Book of Mormon

Dean S.
Words used in the Book of Mormon.
I used "GUIDE TO THE SCRIPTURES", http://scriptures.lds.org/en/gs/contents, for the word descriptions. Each entry gives a short definition of the topic and provides scriptural references about that topic.
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  1. abomination
    hate coupled with disgust
    In the scriptures, something that causes disgust or hatred to the righteous and pure. Pride is abominable in the sight of the Lord (Jacob 2: 13-22).
  2. apostasy
    rejection of religious beliefs, political party, or cause
    A turning away from the truth by individuals, the Church, or entire nations. Moroni prophesied about apostasy in the last days (Morm. 8: 28, 31-41).
  3. atonement
    the act of making amends for sin or wrongdoing
  4. baptism
    a sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
  5. believe
    accept as true; take to be true
  6. beloved
    dearly loved
  7. Christ
    a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
    Christ (a Greek word) means “the anointed.” He was born to Mary at Bethlehem, lived a sinless life, and made a perfect atonement for the sins of all mankind by shedding of his blood and giving his life on the cross (1 Ne. 11: 13-33; 3 Ne. 27: 13
  8. contention
    the act of competing as for profit or a prize
  9. cry
    shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
  10. devil
    an evil supernatural being
  11. doctrine
    a belief accepted as authoritative by some group or school
  12. faith
    complete confidence in a person or plan, etc.
    Faith is confidence and trust in Jesus Christ that lead a person to obey him. Faith includes a hope for things which are not seen, but which are true (Alma 32: 21).
  13. Father
    God when considered as the first person in the Trinity
  14. foot
    the pedal extremity of vertebrates other than human beings
  15. God
    the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
    There are three separate persons in the Godhead: God, the Eternal Father; his Son, Jesus Christ; and the Holy Ghost. God the Father: It is generally the Father, or Elohim, who is referred to by the title God (2 Ne. 2: 24).
  16. hand
    the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
  17. Holy Ghost
    the third person in the Trinity
  18. hosanna
    a cry of praise or adoration (to God)
  19. Isaiah
    the first of the major Hebrew prophets
    A prophet of the Old Testament who prophesied from 740-701 B.C. As King Hezekiah’s chief adviser, Isaiah had great religious and political influence. Chapter 29 contains a prophecy of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon (2 Ne. 27).
  20. Jesus Christ
    a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
    Christ (a Greek word) means “the anointed.” Jesus Christ will come again in power and glory to reign on the earth during the Millennium. At the last day, he will judge all mankind (Alma 11: 40-41)
  21. king
    a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
  22. Lord
    a titled peer of the realm
    A title of deep respect and honor for God the Father and the Savior Jesus Christ. The title refers to their positions as supreme, loving masters over their creations. The Lord Jehovah is my strength (2 Ne. 22: 2).
  23. manner
    how something is done or how it happens
  24. mark
    a distinguishing symbol
  25. men
    the force of workers available
  26. mode
    how something is done or how it happens
  27. Mormon
    a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
    A Nephite prophet, military general, and record keeper in the Book of Mormon. Mormon lived about A.D. 311-385. Ammaron instructed Mormon to prepare himself to take charge of the records and record keeping (Morm. 1: 2-5; 2: 17-18).
  28. pray
    address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship
    A reverent communication with God during which a person gives thanks and asks for blessings. I cried unto him in mighty prayer (Enos 1: 4).
  29. proclaim
    declare formally
  30. receive
    get something; come into possession of
  31. redeem
    exchange or buy back for money; under threat
    To deliver, to purchase, or to ransom, such as to free a person from bondage by payment. Redemption refers to the atonement of Jesus Christ and to deliverance from sin. We have redemption through the blood of Christ (Alma 5: 21; Hel. 5: 9-12).
  32. repent
    feel sorry for; be contrite about
    A change of mind and heart that brings a fresh attitude toward God, oneself, and life in general. Repentance implies that a person turns away from evil and turns his heart and will to God, submitting to God's commandments and desires and forsaking sin. God commandeth all men every where to repent (2 Ne. 9: 23; 3 Ne. 11: 31-40).
  33. salvation
    rescuing or protecting someone or something from harm
    To be saved from both physical and spiritual death. All people will be saved from physical death by the grace of God, through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each individual can also be saved from spiritual death as well by the grace of God, through faith in Jesus Christ. Salvation is free (2 Ne. 2: 4).
  34. side
    a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
  35. sin
    an act that is regarded as a transgression of God's will
    Willful disobedience to God’s commandments. Do not suppose ye will be restored from sin to happiness (Alma 41: 9-10).
  36. Son
    the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity
  37. spirit
    the vital principle or animating force within living things
  38. testify
    give a solemn statement in a court of law
  39. wound
    an injury to living tissue
Created on Wed Sep 24 11:03:56 EDT 2008 (updated Thu Sep 25 10:37:37 EDT 2008)

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