Tag: 1 Nephi 2
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The Garden and the Seed
This post explores the symbolism of the seed and the garden, relating the Tabernacle to the seed and exploring themes of new beginning and the conveyance of divine potential. It draws parallels from scriptural narratives and reflects on the profound covenant promise embodied in the symbol of the seed.
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Hearken, ‘shama’ and the Two Ways
I’ve been studying the word ‘hearken’ in the scriptures. In the Old Testament, the word translated to ‘hearken’ is: shama: to hear (שָׁמַע) Source: Biblehub In my studies, I came across an interesting note about how the bivalent usage of ‘shama’ in the book of Jeremiah. In the prophetic books (esp. Jer), hearing sounds is…
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Mysteries
As Lord Wilmore is posting about ancient cosmology and temple themes in Alma 12, among other things, my mind goes back to a scripture we have discussed before 9 And now Alma began to expound these things unto him, saying: It is given unto many to know the mysteries of God; nevertheless they are laid under a strict command that…
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"A scourge on your sides"
As noted before, for instance in my recent posts on inheritance (Hebr. yeresh), there are several parallels between the Old Testament exodus and entry into the promised land and the Book of Mormon. Here is another one: Know assuredly that the LORD your God will not continue to drive out these nations before you; but…
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Land of our inheritance — Part 2
In Part 1 we looked at the covenant connection of the Hebrew yeresh, meaning to inherit/possess. The promised land is an inheritance given by covenant. It is a blessing (“flowing with milk and honey”) but also a great responsibility. 9 And now, we can behold the decrees of God concerning this land, that it is a…
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Domesticated and wild animals
I am breaking up the gospel dispensation series with some further thoughts on Lord Wilmore’s post discussing one of the temple pattern elements: flocks and herds. Reading that, it struck me that the Book of Mormon connects the Nephites with domesticated animals and Lamanites with wild animals. I may be wrong, but at least I could…
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Endowment Narratives in the Book of Mormon, Part 3c — Finding Meaning in the Symbols
The last two posts have focused on the symbolism and meaning of the elements I’ve identified as belonging to an “endowment pattern” in the Book of Mormon. This post will discuss the remaining six symbols. Tents (a symbol of the presence of the Lord) A deep dive into the symbolism of the tent can be…
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Endowment Narratives in the Book of Mormon, Part 2a — The (first half of the) Big Picture
This post is a continuation of my previous post on the endowment narrative in the Book of Mormon. This is part 2a. In this part (and part 2b to follow), I’ll lay out the evidence I’ve found so far about the general pattern described in part 1. Before I get to that, I will make…
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Endowment Narratives in the Book of Mormon, Part 1 — Overview and Introduction
I’ve noticed something very interesting in the Book of Mormon. This concept will take several posts to fully flesh out, but here it is in a nutshell: The Book of Mormon contains a recurring covenant pattern I will refer to as ‘the endowment pattern,’ which is told and retold many times. It is the story…
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Lehi, Nephi and the shekinah — Part 3 (From tabernacle to temple)
Here are links to part 1 and part 2 of this series, where I have introduced the Hebrew concept of Shekinah, the presence/”dwelling place” of God’s glory, that is typically found in the tabernacle and temple of Israel of old. I have also linked Lehi’s tent to the tabernacle of Israel in the wilderness. In…