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Aaron (1)

Brother of Moses

(see also Bishop ; Priesthood, Aaronic ; BD Aaron )

D&C 8: 6-9 gift of Aaron.; D&C 84: 18 the Lord confirmed priesthood on Aaron and his seed.; D&C 84: 27 law of carnal commandments continues with house of Aaron.; D&C 84: 31 sons of Moses and Aaron to offer sacrifice in house of the Lord.; D&C 84: 33-34 those who magnify callings in priesthood become sons of Moses and Aaron.; D&C 132: 59 the Lord will justify actions of those called of the Father as was Aaron.

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Aaron (2)

Jaredite king

Ether 1: 16 descendant of Heth(2).; Ether 10: 31 dwells in captivity.

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Aaron (3)

Son of Mosiah(2) [c. 100 B.C.]

(see also Mosiah(2), Sons of )

Mosiah 27: 8-10 an unbeliever, seeks to destroy church.; Mosiah 27: 32 converted by angel.; Mosiah 27: 34 named among sons of King Mosiah(2).; Mosiah 27: 35-37 preaches gospel.; Mosiah 28: 1-9 is allowed to preach in land of Nephi.; Mosiah 29: 3 (Mosiah 28: 10 ; Alma 17: 6 ) refuses to become king.; Alma 17: 1-3 (Alma 27: 16-19 ) meets Alma(2) with joy.; Alma 21: 1-4 goes to land of Jerusalem.; Alma 21: 4-10 Amalekites contend as he preaches about atonement.; Alma 21: 11 goes to Ani-Anti, meets Muloki and Ammah.; Alma 21: 12-14 (Alma 20: 2, 28 ) goes to Middoni, preaches, is imprisoned, is delivered by Ammon(2) and Lamoni.; Alma 21: 15-17 preaches in synagogues, converts many.; Alma 22: 1 is led by Spirit to land of Nephi.; Alma 22: 2-16 teaches Lamanite king.; Alma 22: 17-22 raises fallen king.; Alma 23: 1 is protected by proclamation.; Alma 23: 4 establishes churches in cities.; Alma 23: 16-17 consulted by king in naming Anti-Nephi-Lehies.; Alma 24: 5 travels with brothers in lands of Midian and Ishmael.; Alma 25: 6 people are stirred up to remember Aaron’s words.; Alma 26: 10 rebukes Ammon(2).; Alma 31: 6-7 goes with Ammon(2) and Alma(2) to Zoramites.; Alma 35: 14 returns to Zarahemla.

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Aaron (4)

King of Lamanites [c. A.D. 330]

Morm. 2: 9 is defeated by armies of Mormon(2).; Morm. 3: 4 sends epistle to Mormon(2).; Moro. 9: 17 many Nephites fall to Aaron’s army.

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Aaron, City of

[possibly two different cities]

Alma 8: 13-14 was in vicinity of Ammonihah.; Alma 50: 14 near cities of Moroni and Nephihah.

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Aaron, Descendants of

(see Bishop ; Priesthood, Aaronic )

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Abase

(see also Humble )

D&C 101: 42 he who exalts himself shall be abased.; D&C 112: 3 he who has abased himself shall be exalted.

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Abel

Son of Adam

(see also BD Abel )

Hel. 6: 27 Satan plots with Cain to murder Abel.; D&C 84: 16 priesthood from Abel to Enoch.; D&C 84: 16 Abel is slain by Cain.; D&C 84: 16 Abel receives priesthood from Adam.; D&C 138: 40 Abel is first martyr, seen in spirit world.; Moses 5: 17 birth of Abel.; Moses 5: 17 Abel is keeper of sheep.; Moses 5: 20 Abel offers firstlings of flock.; Moses 5: 32 Abel is slain by Cain.; Moses 5: 35 blood of Abel cries from ground.; Moses 6: 2-3 Seth(1) is born to take place of Abel.

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Abhor, Abhorrence

(see also Allowance ; Despise ; Hate )

2 Ne. 9: 49 my soul abhorreth sin.; Alma 13: 12 those sanctified cannot look upon sin save with abhorrence.; Alma 27: 28 Anti-Nephi-Lehies look upon shedding of blood with abhorrence.; Alma 37: 29 teach them to abhor such wickedness.

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Abide

(see also Dwell ; Obedience ; Remain )

1 Ne. 11: 27 Holy Ghost abide upon the Lamb in form of dove.; Alma 1: 1 people obliged to abide by laws of Mosiah(2).; 3 Ne. 24: 2 who may abide day of the Lord’s coming.; Morm. 2: 26 Spirit abide not with Nephite army.; Ether 12: 41 (Moro. 9: 26 ) grace abide in you forever.; D&C 1: 39 truth abideth forever.; D&C 35: 18 Joseph Smith to hold keys if he abide in the Lord.; D&C 35: 21 elect shall abide day of the Lord’s coming.; D&C 38: 8 he who is not purified shall not abide the Lord’s coming.; D&C 84: 18 Aaronic Priesthood to abideth forever with priesthood after holiest order of God.; D&C 88: 22-24 he who cannot abide law of a kingdom cannot abide glory of that kingdom.; D&C 88: 25 earth abideth law of celestial kingdom.; D&C 88: 26 earth shall abide power by which it is quickened.; D&C 88: 35 that which abideth not by law remains filthy.; D&C 88: 35 that which abideth in sin cannot be sanctified by law.; D&C 128: 24 who can abide the Lord’s coming.; D&C 132: 4 if ye abide not the new and everlasting covenant, ye are damned.; D&C 132: 5 all who will have blessing shall abide law appointed for that blessing.; D&C 132: 6 he who receives fulness of the Lord’s glory must abide the law.

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Abinadi

Nephite prophet [c. 150 B.C.]

Mosiah 11: 20 prophesies afflictions of people of King Noah(3).; Mosiah 11: 26-29 Noah(3) angry over Abinadi’s words.; Mosiah 12: 1-8 comes in disguise, commanded to prophesy.; Mosiah 12: 16-18 is delivered to king, imprisoned, questioned.; Mosiah 12: 19-37 confounds and challenges questioners.; Mosiah 12: 34-36 (Mosiah 13: 12-24 ) quotes Ten Commandments.; Mosiah 13: 1-5 protected by Spirit.; Mosiah 13: 27-28 teaches salvation not by Mosaic law alone, but also by atonement.; Mosiah 14: 1-12 (Mosiah 15: 6 ) quotes Isaiah.; Mosiah 15: 1-9 prophesies that God will come among men, redeem them.; Mosiah 16: 1-15 preaches Christ only Redeemer, teaches resurrection and judgment.; Mosiah 17: 1 condemned to death.; Mosiah 17: 2-4 (Mosiah 24: 9 ; Mosiah 26: 15 ; Alma 5: 11 ) Alma(1) believes and writes Abinadi’s words.; Mosiah 17: 5-7 imprisoned and accused.; Mosiah 17: 15-19 prophesies priests’ death by fire.; Mosiah 17: 20 is burned to death.; Mosiah 18: 1 Alma(1) teaches Abinadi’s words.; Mosiah 20: 21 (Mosiah 25: 9 ; Morm. 1: 19 ) Abinadi’s words fulfilled.; Mosiah 21: 30 Abinadi’s death mourned.; Mosiah 24: 5 Abinadi’s words not taught by Amulon.

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Abinadom

Nephite historian, son of Chemish [between 279 and 130 B.C.]

Omni 1: 10 participates in war.; Omni 1: 11 writes on plates.; Omni 1: 12 is father of Amaleki(1).

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Abish

Lamanite woman, servant of Lamoni

Alma 19: 16 converted to the Lord.; Alma 19: 17 calls people to king’s house.; Alma 19: 28 grieves because of tumult.; Alma 19: 29 raises queen.

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Ablom

Jaredite city

Ether 9: 3 Omer flees to Ablom by seashore.

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Abomination of Desolation

(see also Abomination, Abominable ; Desolate ; TG Abomination of Desolation ; BD Abomination of Desolation )

D&C 84: 117 desolation of abomination in last days.; D&C 88: 85 desolation of abomination awaits the wicked.; JS-M 1: 12, 32 (Dan. 11: 31 ; Dan. 12: 11 ; Matt. 24: 15 ) abomination of desolation concerning destruction of Jerusalem.

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Abomination, Abominable

(see also Abomination of Desolation ; Church, Great and Abominable ; Church of the Devil ; Evil ; Sin ; TG Abomination )

Jacob 2: 21 pride is abominable in sight of the Lord.; Mosiah 3: 25 the wicked are consigned to view of own abominations.; Alma 13: 17 Melchizedek’s people waxed strong in abomination.; Alma 39: 5 unchastity is most abominable above all sins save murder and denying Holy Ghost.; Hel. 4: 11 (Hel. 13: 14 ; 3 Ne. 9: 2 ) slaughter of Nephites caused by abomination.; 3 Ne. 5: 6 (Hel. 7: 25 ; 3 Ne. 16: 10 ; Ether 8: 18 ; Ether 11: 22 ) secret and abominable combinations.; 3 Ne. 16: 10 Gentiles to receive gospel when they are full of secret abominations.; Ether 11: 22 Jaredites reject prophets because of abominations.; Ether 14: 25 Jaredites’ abominations prepared way for destruction.; Moro. 9: 8-9 abomination of Lamanites and Nephites during war.; D&C 3: 18 Nephites destroyed because of abominations.; D&C 10: 21 hearts of those who obtained manuscript are full of abominations.; D&C 29: 21 great and abominable church to be cast down.; D&C 29: 21 abominations shall not reign.; D&C 50: 4 the Lord has seen abominations in church.; D&C 88: 94 mother of abominations ready to be burned.; D&C 97: 24 indignation of the Lord kindled against abominations.

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Abound

(see also Abundance )

Mosiah 5: 15 (Alma 7: 24 ; Ether 12: 4 ) always abounding in good works.; Mosiah 27: 5 Nephites abound in grace of God.

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Abraham

Father of faithful

(see also Abrahamic Covenant ; BD Abraham )

2 Ne. 8: 2 look unto Abraham, your father.; 2 Ne. 27: 33 the Lord redeemed Abraham.; Jacob 4: 5 Abraham obedient in offering Isaac.; Alma 5: 24 (Alma 7: 25 ; Hel. 3: 30 ) murderers cannot sit in kingdom with Abraham.; Alma 13: 15 Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek.; Hel. 8: 16-17 Abraham and prophets testified of the Son.; D&C 27: 5, 10 the Lord will drink of fruit of vine with Abraham.; D&C 84: 13 Abraham blessed Esaias.; D&C 84: 14 Abraham receives priesthood from Melchizedek.; D&C 84: 33-34, 103-117 (D&C 138: 41 ) faithful become the seed of Abraham.; D&C 98: 32 law of forbearance given to Abraham.; D&C 101: 4 (D&C 132: 36 ) commanded to sacrifice his only son.; D&C 101: 4 saints to be tried as Abraham.; D&C 110: 12 dispensation of gospel of Abraham committed by Elias.; D&C 124: 58 (D&C 132: 31 ) promise to Abraham repeated to Joseph Smith.; D&C 132: 1, 37 the Lord gave wives and concubines to Abraham.; D&C 132: 29 received all things by revelation.; D&C 132: 29 (D&C 137: 5 ) has received his exaltation.; D&C 132: 34 God commanded and Sarah gave Hagar to Abraham.; D&C 132: 65 Sarah administered to Abraham according to the law.; D&C 138: 41 Joseph F. Smith sees Abraham in spirit world.; Abr. 1: 2 high priest.; Abr. 1: 2 desires more knowledge and righteousness.; Abr. 1: 2 desires to be father of many nations.; Abr. 1: 2 seeks blessings of fathers.; Abr. 1: 4 seeks appointment to priesthood.; Abr. 1: 7, 12 in hands of idolatrous priests.; Abr. 1: 16 is delivered from priests by Jehovah.; Abr. 1: 16 Jehovah speaks to Abraham.; Abr. 1: 18 Jehovah to give his name and priesthood to Abraham.; Abr. 2: 3 is commanded to leave Chaldea.; Abr. 2: 4 goes to Haran.; Abr. 2: 6 is commanded to leave Haran.; Abr. 2: 6, 19 Jehovah appears to Abraham.; Abr. 2: 24 is told to say Sarai is his sister.; Abr. 2: 15 takes family and followers to land of Canaan.; Abr. 2: 17 builds altar, makes an offering.; Abr. 2: 21 decides to go to Egypt.; Abr. 3: 11 talks with the Lord face to face.; Abr. 3: 14 seed of Abraham to be multiplied as number of sands.; Abr. 3: 23 was chosen before he was born.

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Abrahamic Covenant

(see also Covenant ; Israel ; TG Abrahamic Covenant ; BD Abraham, Covenant of )

1 Ne. 15: 18 covenant with Abraham to be fulfilled.; 1 Ne. 17: 40 (1 Ne. 22: 9 ; 2 Ne. 29: 14 ; 3 Ne. 20: 25, 27 ; Morm. 5: 20 ; Ether 3: 11 ) God covenants with Abraham.; D&C 52: 2 (D&C 86: 9 ) the Lord’s people are heirs according to the covenant.; D&C 84: 34 they who magnify callings become seed of Abraham.; D&C 84: 99 election brought to pass by faith and covenant of Israel’s fathers.; D&C 110: 12 Elias commits dispensation of gospel of Abraham.; D&C 124: 58 through Abraham and his seed shall kindreds of earth be blessed.; D&C 132: 32 do the works of Abraham.; Abr. 2: 9-11 promises given to Abraham.

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Abridgment, Abridge

(see also Plates ; Record )

Title Page Book of Mormon an abridgment of Nephite record and Book of Ether.; 1 Ne. 1: 17 Nephi(1) abridges father’s record.; W of M 1: 3 Mormon abridges record of Nephi(1).; Morm. 5: 9 Mormon(2) makes small abridgment of things he has seen.; Moro. 1: 1 Moroni abridges Jaredites’ record.; D&C 10: 44 lost manuscript contained only an abridgment of account of Nephi(1).

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Absence

D&C 45: 17 (D&C 138: 50 ) absence of spirits from bodies viewed as bondage.

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Abstinence

(see also Temperance ; Word of Wisdom )

D&C 49: 18 abstinence from meats is not ordained of God.; D&C 59: 9 keep thyself unspotted from the world.; D&C 82: 2 refrain from sin.; D&C 88: 124 cease to be idle, unclean.; D&C 89: 5 not good to drink wine or strong drink.; D&C 136: 21 keep yourselves from evil.

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Abundance

(see also Fulness ; Plenty; TG Abundant Life )

D&C 59: 16 fulness of the earth is yours.; D&C 64: 34 obedient shall eat the good of the land.; D&C 70: 13 abundance is multiplied through manifestations of Spirit.; D&C 101: 75 an abundance is in store to redeem Zion.; D&C 104: 18 take of abundance which the Lord made.; D&C 104: 18 greed with abundance shall be punished.; D&C 117: 7 solitary places to bring forth in abundance.

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Abyss

Mosiah 27: 29 Alma(2) in darkest abyss.; Alma 26: 3 Lamanites in darkest abyss.

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Accept

(see also Acceptable ; Approve ; Embrace ; Receive )

D&C 132: 9 will the Lord accept offering not made in his name.

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Acceptable

(see also Accept ; Approve )

Moro. 7: 44 none is acceptable before God except meek and lowly.; D&C 84: 31 sons of Aaron(1) shall offer an acceptable offering.; D&C 93: 51 (D&C 138: 31 ) proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.; D&C 124: 2 your prayers are acceptable before me.; D&C 124: 30, 33-37 baptism for dead cannot be acceptable to the Lord outside his house.; D&C 124: 31 baptisms are acceptable while saints build temple.; D&C 124: 104 if Sidney Rigdon offers an acceptable offering, the Lord will heal him.

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Accomplish

(see also Do ; Fulfill ; Perform )

1 Ne. 3: 7 (1 Ne. 17: 3 ) the Lord prepares way to accomplish that which he commands.; 1 Ne. 9: 6 the Lord prepares way to accomplish all his works.

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Account

(see also Accountable ; History ; Record )

1 Ne. 1: 16-17 (1 Ne. 6: 3 ) Nephi(1) does not make full account on small plates.; 1 Ne. 9: 2-4 large plates of Nephi contain account of secular history.; 1 Ne. 10: 1 Nephi(1) records account of his ministry on small plates.

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Accountability, Age of

(see also Accountable )

Moro. 8: 5-26 little children need no repentance, neither baptism.; D&C 18: 42 all who have arrived at years of accountability should repent and be baptized.; D&C 20: 71 none to be received into church unless they have reached years of accountability.; D&C 29: 47 Satan cannot tempt little children until they become accountable.; D&C 68: 25, 27 children to be baptized when eight years old.; D&C 137: 10 children who die before accountability are saved in celestial kingdom.

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Accountable

(see also Accountability, Age of ; Count ; Responsibility ; TG Accountability )

Moro. 8: 10 teach repentance and baptism unto those accountable.; D&C 42: 32 every man shall be made accountable.; D&C 69: 5 servants shall send accounts of stewardships to Zion.; D&C 72: 3 (D&C 104: 12 ) each steward to render an account to the Lord.; D&C 72: 5, 16 elders to render an account of stewardship to bishop.; D&C 101: 78 every man is accountable for his own sins.; D&C 104: 13 the Lord to make every man accountable as steward.; D&C 134: 1 men are accountable for their acts in relation to governments.

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Accursed

(see also Curse ; Slippery )

Hel. 12: 18 hidden treasure to be accursed because of iniquity.; Ether 4: 8 he who contends against word of the Lord shall be accursed.

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Accuse

(see also Condemn )

2 Ne. 1: 25 brothers of Nephi(1) accused him of seeking power.; Mosiah 2: 15 Benjamin does not accuse his people.; Mosiah 12: 19 priests question Abinadi that they might accuse him.; Alma 10: 31 Zeezrom foremost to accuse Amulek and Alma(2).; Alma 30: 31 Korihor accusing priests of leading people away.; Hel. 9: 19 judges question Nephi(2) that they might accuse him to death.

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Accuser

D&C 102: 15-19 accuser and accused in church courts.

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Acknowledge

(see also Confess )

Alma 1: 1 laws of Mosiah(2) are acknowledged by people.; Alma 1: 15 Nehor acknowledges false teachings.; Alma 38: 14 acknowledge your unworthiness before God.; Alma 39: 13 acknowledge your faults.; Moro. 10: 6 that which is good acknowledgeth that Christ is.; D&C 102: 3 First Presidency is acknowledged by voice of the Twelve.; D&C 102: 9 president of church is acknowledged in his administration by voice of church.; D&C 138: 23 saints acknowledged the Son as their Redeemer.

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Acquaint, Acquaintance

D&C 84: 52 whoso receives not the Lord’s voice is not acquainted with it.; D&C 90: 15 become acquainted with all good books.; D&C 111: 3 expedient to form acquaintance with men.

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Act

(see also Agency ; Deed ; Walk ; Work [noun] )

2 Ne. 2: 13 if no God, there could have been no creation of things, neither to act nor to be acted upon.; 2 Ne. 2: 16 (Hel. 14: 30 ) God gave unto man to act for himself.; 2 Ne. 2: 26 because of atonement men become free to act for themselves and not to be acted upon.; 2 Ne. 31: 13 to receive Holy Ghost, men must act no hypocrisy or deception before God.; Alma 12: 31 through transgression man was placed in state to act according to his will.; D&C 1: 3 (D&C 88: 108-110 ) secret acts shall be revealed.; D&C 43: 8 saints to instruct each other how to act.; D&C 43: 9 bind yourselves to act in holiness before the Lord.; D&C 101: 78 every man to act in doctrine and principle.; D&C 107: 34 the Seventy are to act in name of the Lord.; D&C 107: 99 every man to learn his duty and act in his office.; D&C 134: 1 God holds men accountable for their acts in relation to government.

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Adam

First man created on earth

(see also Adam-ondi-Ahman ; Eden, Garden of ; Eve; Fall of Man ; Man ; Michael ; TG Adam ; BD Adam )

1 Ne. 5: 11 Adam and Eve our first parents.; 2 Ne. 2: 19 driven from garden.; 2 Ne. 2: 22 if Adam had not transgressed, he would not have fallen.; 2 Ne. 2: 25 Adam fell that men might be.; 2 Ne. 9: 21 Holy One suffered pains of all who belong to family of Adam.; Mosiah 3: 11 Christ’s blood atones for all who have fallen by transgression of Adam.; Mosiah 3: 16 as in Adam, or by nature, men fall.; Mosiah 3: 19 natural man an enemy to God since fall of Adam.; Mosiah 3: 26 justice could not deny Adam should fall because of partaking of forbidden fruit.; D&C 27: 11 the father of all.; D&C 27: 11 (D&C 107: 54 ; D&C 116: 1 ; D&C 128: 21 ; D&C 138: 38 ) is Michael, the ancient of days.; D&C 29: 35 was made an agent unto himself.; D&C 29: 36, 40 was tempted by devil.; D&C 29: 40 partook of forbidden fruit.; D&C 29: 40 became subject to will of devil.; D&C 29: 41 spiritual death of Adam.; D&C 29: 42 angels declared repentance and redemption to Adam.; D&C 84: 16 Abel received priesthood from Adam.; D&C 107: 42-53 ordained Seth(1), Cainan, Mahalaleel, Jared(1), Enoch(2), Methuselah.; D&C 107: 53-57 called posterity together at Adam-ondi-Ahman.; D&C 107: 54 the Lord blessed Adam and called him Michael.; D&C 116: 1 will visit his people at Adam-ondi-Ahman.; D&C 117: 8 dwelled in Olaha Shinehah.; D&C 128: 20-21 voice of Michael, or Adam, came to Joseph Smith.; Moses 1: 34 was first man of all men.; Moses 3: 20 (Abr. 5: 21 ) gives names to beasts and fowls.; Moses 3: 22 (Abr. 5: 15 ) rib of Adam taken to make woman.; Moses 4: 12 partakes of fruit of tree.; Moses 4: 13 recognizes his nakedness.; Moses 4: 14 hides from God.; Moses 4: 25 to partake of death.; Moses 4: 27 coat of skins made for Adam.; Moses 4: 29, 31 is sent forth from Garden of Eden.; Moses 5: 1 begins to till the earth.; Moses 5: 1 to have dominion over beasts of field.; Moses 5: 1 to eat bread by sweat of brow.; Moses 5: 2 (Moses 6: 11 ) begets sons and daughters.; Moses 5: 3 children of Adam beget sons and daughters.; Moses 5: 4 shut out from presence of the Lord.; Moses 5: 5 commanded to worship the Lord and offer firstlings.; Moses 5: 6 is asked by angel why he offers sacrifice.; Moses 5: 8 is commanded to repent and to call upon God in name of the Son.; Moses 5: 9 Holy Ghost falls upon Adam.; Moses 5: 10 begins to prophesy.; Moses 5: 10 eyes of Adam opened because of transgression.; Moses 5: 12 blesses name of God.; Moses 5: 12 makes all things known to sons and daughters.; Moses 5: 27 mourns because of Cain, 6: 1 hearkens to voice of God.; Moses 6: 1 calls upon sons to repent.; Moses 6: 2 glorifies name of God.; Moses 6: 6 language of Adam is pure and undefiled.; Moses 6: 12 lives 930 years.; Moses 6: 22 Adam, son of God, conversed with God.; Moses 6: 23 posterity of Adam are preachers of righteousness.; Moses 6: 48 death comes through fall of Adam.; Moses 6: 53 is forgiven transgression in Garden of Eden.; Moses 6: 64-65 is caught away by Spirit and baptized.; Moses 6: 55 children of Adam are conceived in sin.; Moses 6: 65 is born of Spirit.; Moses 6: 65 becomes quickened in the inner man.; Moses 6: 66 is baptized with fire and Holy Ghost.; Moses 6: 67 is after the order of God.; Abr. 1: 3 priesthood comes down to Abraham from Adam.; Abr. 5: 7 is formed from dust of the ground.; Abr. 5: 11 is placed in Garden of Eden.; A of F 2 men will be punished for own sins, not for transgression of Adam.

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Adam-ondi-ahman

(see also Adam ; Eden )

D&C 78: 15 the Lord established foundations of Adam-ondi-ahman.; D&C 107: 53-57 Adam called posterity together at Adam-ondi-ahman.; D&C 116: 1 Adam shall visit his people at Adam-ondi-ahman.

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Add

(see also Increase )

3 Ne. 13: 27 who can add one cubit to his stature.; 3 Ne. 13: 33 all things shall be added unto you.; D&C 11: 22-23 (D&C 106: 3 ) study the Lord’s word, and all things shall be added thereto.; D&C 20: 35 neither adding to nor diminish from revelation of John.; D&C 78: 19 things of this earth to be added to the faithful.; Abr. 3: 26 they who keep first estate shall be added upon.; Abr. 3: 26 they who keep second estate shall have glory added upon heads forever.

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Adhere

(see also Keep )

Alma 60: 34 adhere to word of God.

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Administration to the Sick

(see also Hands, Laying on of ; Heal, Healing ; Ordinance ; Sick, Sickness ; TG Administrations to the Sick )

D&C 24: 14 elders not to heal the sick unless they request it.; D&C 42: 44, 48 (D&C 66: 9 ) two or more elders to lay hands upon the sick.

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Administration, Administer

(see also Administration to the Sick ; Impart ; Minister [verb] )

Jacob 2: 19 seek riches to administer relief to sick and afflicted.; Mosiah 4: 16 administer of your substance to those in need.; Mosiah 4: 26 to retain remission of sins, administer relief to needy.; Alma 10: 14 lawyers hired to administer law at trials.; Alma 15: 18 Alma(2) administers to Amulek in his tribulations.; Alma 35: 9 Ammonites administer unto Zoramites according to their wants.; 3 Ne. 6: 28 covenant of secret combinations administered by devil.; 4 Ne. 1: 27 wicked churches administer that which was sacred unto the unworthy.; Ether 10: 33 robbers administered oaths after manner of the ancients.; Moro. 4: 1 elders and priests administered flesh and blood of Christ unto church.; Moro. 5: 1-2 manner of administering sacrament wine.; D&C 20: 40, 46, 58 duty of priesthood hearers to administer sacrament.; D&C 20: 75-79 manner of administering sacrament.; D&C 46: 15 spiritual gift of knowing differences of administration.; D&C 76: 88 the telestial receive of Christ’s fulness through administering of angels.; D&C 84: 19 Melchizedek Priesthood administereth gospel.; D&C 107: 8, 12 Melchizedek Priesthood has authority to administer spiritual things.; D&C 107: 20 Aaronic Priesthood administers outward ordinances.

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Admonish, Admonition

(see also Rebuke ; Warn, Warning )

Jacob 2: 9 Jacob(2) sorrows that he is commanded to admonish people according to crimes.; Enos 1: 1 father of Enos(2) taught him in nurture and admonition of the Lord.; Omni 1: 13 people of Mosiah(2) were admonished continually by word of God.; Mosiah 26: 6, 39 church members who committed sin were admonished by the church.; Alma 1: 7 Gideon admonishing Nehor with word of God.

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Adorn

(see also Pride ; Vanity )

4 Ne. 1: 41 (Morm. 8: 37 ) Nephites adorn churches with precious things.; Morm. 8: 39 why do ye adorn yourselves with that which hath no life.

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Adultery, Adulterer

(see also Chastity, Chaste ; Fornication ; Lust ; Whore ; TG Adulterer, Adultery ; TG Sexual Immorality ; BD Adultery )

Mosiah 13: 22 thou shalt not commit adultery.; Alma 16: 18 priests preach against adultery.; Alma 23: 3 Lamanite king teaches people not to commit adultery.; Alma 30: 10 those who commit adultery are punished.; Alma 39: 3-5 adultery is most abominable above all sins save murder and denying Holy Ghost.; Hel. 4: 11-12 slaughter of Nephites caused by committing adultery.; Hel. 7: 5 Nephites rule that they might more easily commit adultery.; 3 Ne. 12: 28 (Matt. 5: 28 ) whoso lusts after a woman has already committed adultery in heart.; 3 Ne. 12: 32 (Matt. 5: 32 ) whoso puts away his wife causes her to commit adultery.; D&C 42: 22 cleave unto thy wife and none else.; D&C 42: 23 (D&C 63: 16 ) he who lusts after woman denies the faith, shall not have Spirit.; D&C 42: 24 (D&C 59: 6 ; D&C 66: 10 ) thou shalt not commit adultery.; D&C 42: 24 (D&C 59: 6 ) those who commit adultery and repent not shall be cast out.; D&C 42: 25-26 repentant adulterer to be forgiven.; D&C 42: 74-75 those who leave companions for sake of adultery shall be cast out.; D&C 42: 80 those who commit adultery are to be tried by elders.; D&C 42: 80-83 deal with adulterers according to law of God.; D&C 63: 14 some adulterers among members.; D&C 63: 15 works of adulterers to follow them in eyes of people.; D&C 76: 103 adulterers to inherit telestial glory.; D&C 132: 41-45 instructions concerning those who have entered covenant of eternal marriage.

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Advantage

(see also Gain )

2 Ne. 28: 8 the wicked to say, Take advantage of one because of words.; Ether 12: 26 fools shall take no advantage of your weakness.; D&C 130: 19 advantage in hereafter gained through diligence here.

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Adversary

(see also Devil )

1 Ne. 15: 24 fiery darts of adversary cannot overpower those who hearken to God’s word.; Alma 12: 5 Zeezrom’s plan is plan of the adversary.; 3 Ne. 12: 25 (Matt. 5: 25 ) agree with thine adversary quickly.; D&C 3: 8 the Lord supports against fiery darts of adversary.; D&C 50: 7 hypocrites have given the adversary power.; D&C 82: 5 adversary spreads his dominions.

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Adversity

(see also Affliction ; Experience ; Infirmity ; Opposition ; Oppress ; Patience ; Persecution ; Sorrow ; Suffering ; Tear [verb] ; Tempt ; Trial ; Tribulation ; Wind )

D&C 121: 7 adversity shall be but a small moment.; D&C 122: 7 adversity gives experience.

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Advocate

(see Jesus Christ - Advocate )

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Affection

(see also Love )

Alma 37: 36 let affections of heart be placed upon the Lord forever.

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Affixed

(see Punish, Punishment )

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Afflicted

(see also Affliction )

1 Ne. 21: 13 the Lord will have mercy upon his afflicted.; Jacob 2: 19 administer relief to the afflicted.; Mosiah 14: 4, 7 (Isa. 53: 4 ) we did esteem him smitten of God, and afflicted.; Alma 1: 27 Nephites impart substance to the afflicted.; Alma 34: 28 if ye turn away the afflicted, your prayer is vain.; 3 Ne. 17: 9 Nephites brought their afflicted for the Savior’s blessing.; Morm. 8: 39 why do ye suffer the afflicted to pass by you without notice.

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Affliction

(see also Adversity ; Afflicted ; Chasten ; Needy ; Oppress ; Pain ; Persecution ; Suffering ; Trial ; Tribulation )

1 Ne. 15: 5 Nephi(1) is overcome because of afflictions.; 2 Ne. 2: 2 God shall consecrate thine afflictions for thy gain.; 2 Ne. 4: 26 why should my strength slacken because of mine afflictions.; Jacob 3: 1 God will console you in your afflictions.; Mosiah 24: 13-14 the Lord visits his people in their afflictions.; Alma 1: 23 (Alma 4: 6-7 ) pride a cause of great affliction to church.; Alma 7: 11 Son of God to go forth suffering afflictions.; Alma 17: 11 (Alma 26: 27 ; Alma 31: 31 ; Alma 34: 41 ) be patient in afflictions.; Alma 32: 6 afflictions of poor Zoramites humble them.; Alma 33: 11 the Lord hears Alma(2) because of his afflictions.; Alma 61: 4 those who try to take away judgment-seat are cause of sore affliction.; Alma 62: 41 many are softened because of their afflictions.; Hel. 3: 34 (3 Ne. 6: 13 ) the proud cause the humble to wade through much affliction.; Hel. 12: 3 except the Lord chastens his people with afflictions, they will not remember him.; D&C 24: 1 the Lord lifts men out of afflictions.; D&C 24: 8 (D&C 31: 9 ; D&C 66: 9 ) be patient in afflictions.; D&C 93: 42 affliction is caused by failure to teach children.; D&C 97: 26 the Lord will visit Zion with sore affliction.; D&C 98: 3 (D&C 122: 7 ) afflictions to work for your good.; D&C 101: 2 affliction a consequence of transgression.; D&C 109: 47 break off, O Lord, this yoke of affliction.; D&C 121: 7 afflictions to be but a small moment.; D&C 122: 7 afflictions give experience.; D&C 133: 53 the Lord was afflicted in all afflictions of the redeemed.

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Afraid

(see also Fear )

D&C 45: 75 all nations to be afraid because of terror of the Lord.; D&C 98: 14 be not afraid of enemies.; Moses 4: 16 Adam hears God’s voice and is afraid.; JS-H 1: 32 Joseph Smith is afraid when he first sees angel.

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Against

2 Ne. 10: 16 they who are not for God are against him.

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Age

(see also Accountability, Age of ; Old )

Mosiah 10: 9 men placed in army ranks according to age.; D&C 63: 50 the faithful who live when the Lord comes shall die at age of man.; D&C 83: 4 children have claim upon parents for maintenance until they are of age.; D&C 101: 30 infant’s life shall be as age of tree.

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Agency, Agent

(see also Accountability ; Act ; Agent, Financial ; Choose ; Control ; Evil ; Fall of Man ; Freedom ; Fruit, Forbidden ; Knowledge ; Law ; Liberty ; Obedience ; Opposition ; Transgression ; Will ; TG Agency )

2 Ne. 2: 11 opposition in all things.; 2 Ne. 2: 16 man could not act for himself save he was enticed by good and evil.; 2 Ne. 2: 27 men are free to choose.; 2 Ne. 10: 23 ye are free to act for yourselves.; 2 Ne. 26: 10 those who choose works of darkness must go down to hell.; Mosiah 2: 21 God preserves men that they may do according to their own will.; Mosiah 5: 8 under Christ’s head, men are made free.; Alma 12: 31 having transgressed temporal commandments, men placed themselves in state to act according to their own wills.; Alma 13: 3 man left to choose good or evil.; Alma 30: 8 choose ye this day.; Alma 41: 7 the redeemed are their own judges, whether to do good or evil.; Hel. 14: 30 ye are free, ye are permitted to act for yourselves.; Moro. 7: 15 it is given unto you to judge, that ye may know good from evil.; D&C 29: 35 the Lord gives unto man to be agent unto himself.; D&C 29: 36 third part of hosts of heaven were lost because of their agency.; D&C 29: 39 devil must tempt men or they could not be agenst.; D&C 37: 4 let every man choose for himself.; D&C 58: 27 men should do many things of free will.; D&C 58: 28 men have power to be agents unto themselves.; D&C 64: 29 as ye are agents, ye are on the Lord’s errand.; D&C 88: 86 abide in liberty wherewith ye are made free.; D&C 93: 31 here is the agency of man.; D&C 98: 8 the Lord makes men free.; D&C 101: 78 men to act according to moral agency given by the Lord.; D&C 134: 2 governments to secure free exercise of conscience.; Moses 4: 3 Satan sought to destroy agency of man.; Moses 6: 56 because men know good from evil, they are agents unto themselves.; Moses 7: 32 agency given in Garden of Eden.

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Agent, Financial

(see also Treasury )

D&C 51: 8 (D&C 57: 6 ; D&C 58: 49 ) financial agent to be appointed for church.; D&C 51: 12 bishop or agent to pay money.; D&C 84: 113 (D&C 90: 22-23 ) bishop to search for agent for secular business, storehouse.

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Agosh

Jaredite area

Ether 14: 15-16 Lib(2) pursues Coriantumr(2) to plains of Agosh.

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Agree

(see also Unite )

3 Ne. 12: 25 agree with thine adversary quickly.; D&C 27: 18 be agreed as to what ye ask.; D&C 29: 33 knowledge was given because it was asked by those who were agreed.; D&C 41: 2 assemble yourselves to agree upon my word.; D&C 107: 27 each member of quorum must be agreed to its decision.

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Agrippa

(see also BD Agrippa )

JS-H 1: 24 Joseph Smith feels like Paul before Agrippa.

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Aha

Nephite military officer [c. 80 B.C.]

Alma 16: 5-6 son of Zoram(2), frees captive Nephites.

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Ahah

- Jaredite king, son of Seth(2).
Ether 1: 9 father of Ethem.; Ether 11: 10 commits iniquity while king.

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Ahman

D&C 78: 20 (D&C 95: 17 ) Christ, the Son Ahman.

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Aiath [possibly Ai]

(see also BD Ai )

2 Ne. 20: 28 (Isa. 10: 28 ) Assyrians have come to Aiath.

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Akish

Jaredite king, son of Kimnor

Ether 8: 10 daughter of Jared(3) conspires to marry Akish.; Ether 8: 11-13 Akish agrees to kill the king.; Ether 8: 14-18 initiates secret combination.; Ether 9: 1 overthrows kingdom of Omer.; Ether 9: 4 marries daughter of Jared(3).; Ether 9: 5 causes death of Jared(3) and obtains kingdom.; Ether 9: 6-7 reigns, kills own son.; Ether 9: 12 has war with other sons, kingdom destroyed.

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Akish, Wilderness of

Ether 14: 3-4, 14 scene of battles of Coriantumr(2).

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Albany, New York

D&C 84: 114 people of Albany to be warned.

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Alcohol

(see Word of Wisdom )

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Alike

(see also Equal, Equality ; Respecter ; Same )

2 Ne. 26: 33 all are alike unto God.; Mosiah 29: 32 every man may enjoy his rights and privileges alike.; Moro. 8: 17 all children are alike unto me.

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Alive

(see also Living ; Quicken )

2 Ne. 25: 25 we are made alive in Christ.; Jacob 5: 34 roots of wild olive-tree are alive.; Moro. 8: 12, 19, 22 little children are alive in Christ.; D&C 88: 96 saints who are alive shall be quickened, caught up to meet Christ.; Moses 6: 61 that which makes alive all things is given to abide in you.

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Allot

(see also Give )

Alma 29: 3-4 the Lord allotteth unto men according to their wills.

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Allowance

(see also Abhor )

Alma 45: 16 the Lord cannot look upon sin with least degree of allowance.; D&C 1: 31 the Lord cannot look upon sin with least degree of allowance.

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Alma (1)

Nephite prophet, founder of the church [c. 173-91 B.C.]

Mosiah 17: 1-2 priest of Noah(3), descendant of Nephi(1).; Mosiah 17: 2 (Mosiah 24: 9 ) believes Abinadi.; Mosiah 17: 3-4 cast out by king, flees, hides, writes words of Abinadi.; Mosiah 18: 1 repents, teaches words of Abinadi.; Mosiah 18: 5 hides by waters of Mormon.; Mosiah 18: 7-11 people gather to hear Alma.; Mosiah 18: 12-14 baptizes Helam.; Mosiah 18: 15-16 baptizes 204 souls.; Mosiah 18: 17 (Mosiah 21: 30 ) organizes church.; Mosiah 18: 18 has authority from God, ordains priests.; Mosiah 18: 19-26 instructs priests.; Mosiah 18: 27-29 commands people to share substance.; Mosiah 18: 34 (Mosiah 23: 1 ) is warned of approaching army, departs into wilderness.; Mosiah 21: 30 departure of Alma is mourned.; Mosiah 21: 34 people want to become like Alma.; Mosiah 23: 1 account of Alma begins.; Mosiah 23: 6-7 declines to be king.; Mosiah 23: 8-25 teaches people.; Mosiah 23: 16 high priest, founder of church.; Mosiah 23: 17 consecrates priests and teachers.; Mosiah 23: 26 flees with brethren to city of Helam.; Mosiah 23: 27-29 surrenders to Lamanites.; Mosiah 23: 35 discovered by Amulon.; Mosiah 23: 36-37 is deceived by Lamanites.; Mosiah 24: 8 is oppressed by Amulon.; Mosiah 24: 12-15 pours out heart to the Lord.; Mosiah 24: 16-20 Alma and people are delivered through faith.; Mosiah 24: 23 is warned to flee in haste.; Mosiah 24: 25 arrives in Zarahemla, meets Mosiah(1).; Mosiah 25: 6 account of Alma is read to people.; Mosiah 25: 14-16 preaches repentance.; Mosiah 25: 17-18 baptizes Limhi and people.; Mosiah 25: 19-24 establishes churches.; Mosiah 26: 7 dissenters brought before Alma.; Mosiah 26: 8 is given authority over church.; Mosiah 26: 20 is promised eternal life.; Mosiah 26: 21-33 is instructed concerning wrong-doers and unbelievers.; Mosiah 26: 34-39 judges, regulates church, walks in diligence, teaches, suffers afflictions.; Mosiah 27: 1 people complain to Alma.; Mosiah 27: 8 son of Alma an unbeliever.; Mosiah 27: 14 prays for-son.; Mosiah 29: 42 (Alma 4: 4 ; Alma 5: 3 ) ordains son high priest.; Mosiah 29: 45 dies.; Alma 5: 11 son lauds Alma’s beliefs.

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Alma (2)

Son of Alma(1), first chief judge, high priest [c. 100-73 B.C.]

Mosiah 27: 8-10 seeks to destroy church.; Mosiah 27: 11 (Alma 36: 6-10 ) with sons of Mosiah(2) sees angel.; Mosiah 27: 19 becomes helpless and dumb.; Mosiah 27: 20 father rejoices over him.; Mosiah 27: 23 is revived.; Mosiah 27: 24-31 (Alma 36: 5-24 ) relates experience.; Mosiah 27: 32 teaches people.; Mosiah 28: 20 receives records and interpreters.; Mosiah 29: 42 (Alma 4: 4 ; Alma 5: 3 ) is appointed chief judge and high priest.; Alma 1: 11-15 sentences Nehor.; Alma 2: 16 leads Nephite army.; Alma 2: 30 asks the Lord for mercy to save people.; Alma 2: 31 slays Amlici.; Alma 2: 32-38 contends with Lamanites and Amlicites.; Alma 4: 4 baptizes in river Sidon.; Alma 4: 7 (Alma 6: 1 ; Alma 15: 3 ) consecrates teachers, priests, elders.; Alma 4: 11-13 sees great wickedness in church.; Alma 4: 16-17 resigns judgment-seat to Nephihah.; Alma 4: 18 retains office of high priest.; Alma 5: 1-2 preaches in Zarahemla.; Alma 5: 3-61 preaches about his mighty change in heart.; Alma 5: 62 speaks by way of commandment.; Alma 6: 7-8 preaches in valley of Gideon.; Alma 7: 1-27 preaches about coming of Redeemer.; Alma 8: 1 leaves Gideon for Zarahemla.; Alma 8: 3-5 teaches and baptizes in Melek.; Alma 8: 6-8 preaches at Ammonihah.; Alma 8: 10 wrestles with God in mighty prayer.; Alma 8: 11-13 is reviled and cast out of Ammonihah.; Alma 8: 14 is visited by angel.; Alma 8: 16-18 returns to Ammonihah.; Alma 8: 19-21 meets Amulek.; Alma 8: 27 tarries many days.; Alma 8: 30-32 with Amulek, goes forth with power.; Alma 9: 1-7 people of Ammonihah contend with Alma.; Alma 9: 8-30 boldly testifies.; Alma 10: 31 with Amulek, is accused by Zeezrom.; Alma 12: 1-18 speaks to Zeezrom.; Alma 12: 20 is questioned by Antionah.; Alma 12: 21-37 teaches of tree of life, fall, probationary state, commandments, plan of redemption.; Alma 13: 1-20 teaches of holy priesthood, responsibilities, foreknowledge, Melchizedek.; Alma 13: 21, 27-30 calls people to repent.; Alma 13: 22-26 teaches joyful news of salvation.; Alma 14: 2-4 with Amulek, bound, taken before judge.; Alma 14: 9-10 sees converts burned.; Alma 14: 11 is constrained by Spirit.; Alma 14: 13 cannot be burned till work is finished.; Alma 14: 17-24 imprisoned, mistreated.; Alma 14: 26-28 (Ether 12: 13 ) freed from prison.; Alma 15: 1 goes to Sidom with Amulek.; Alma 15: 10-12 heals and baptizes Zeezrom.; Alma 15: 13 establishes church in Sidom.; Alma 15: 18 takes Amulek to Zarahemla.; Alma 16: 5 sons of Zoram(2) ask for Alma’s counsel in battles.; Alma 16: 13 preaches repentance with Amulek.; Alma 17: 1-2 (Alma 27: 16, 19 ) meets sons of Mosiah(2) journeying to Gideon.; Alma 27: 20 takes brethren back to Zarahemla.; Alma 27: 25 returns to wilderness with Ammon(2).; Alma 29: 1-3 desires to be angel.; Alma 29: 8 teaches that the Lord grants in wisdom to all nations.; Alma 30: 29-30 confronts Korihor.; Alma 30: 33 labors in ministry not for pay.; Alma 30: 49-50 strikes Korihor dumb.; Alma 31: 1-2 sorrowful because of Zoramites.; Alma 31: 6-7 takes several brethren to preach to Zoramites.; Alma 31: 12-38 grieves over use of Rameumptom, prays for people.; Alma 32: 4 preaches on hill Onidah.; Alma 32: 12 preaches to the poor.; Alma 32: 13-43 teaches about faith.; Alma 33: 2-15 urges reading of scripture.; Alma 33: 17-23 encourages faith in the Son.; Alma 35: 1 goes to Jershon with brethren.; Alma 35: 14 returns to Zarahemla.; Alma 35: 15 grieves over people’s iniquity.; Alma 36: 1-30 gives charge to Helaman(1).; Alma 37: 1-18 (Alma 50: 38 ) gives Helaman(1) records.; Alma 37: 21 speaks of twenty-four plates.; Alma 37: 24-47 further instructs Helaman(1).; Alma 38: 1-15 gives commandments and instructions to his son Shiblon.; Alma 39: 1 gives commandments to his son Corianton.; Alma 39: 5-6 teaches about unpardonable sin.; Alma 40: 11-15 describes state of soul between death and resurrection.; Alma 40: 16-24 (Alma 41: 1-15 ) teaches about restoration of body and soul.; Alma 42: 1-31 teaches of Fall, probationary state, temporal death, spiritual death, plan of mercy, plan of happiness, law, punishment, justice, and salvation.; Alma 42: 31 sends Corianton to preach.; Alma 43: 1 goes forth to preach.; Alma 43: 24 receives word of the Lord for Moroni(1).; Alma 45: 2 instructs Helaman(1).; Alma 45: 9-16 prophesies about wickedness and destruction of people.; Alma 45: 16-17 blesses land and church.; Alma 45: 18 departs, not heard of again.; Alma 45: 19 taken up by Spirit or buried by the Lord, as Moses.; Hel. 4: 21 people remember Alma’s prophecies.; Hel. 5: 41 Alma’s teachings cited by Aminadab.

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Alma, Valley of

A day’s travel north of city of Helam

Mosiah 24: 20 named after Alma(1).; Mosiah 24: 21 people poured out thanks in valley of Alma.

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Almighty

(see God, Power of )

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Alms

(see also Charity ; Impart ; Needy ; Poor ; Relief ; TG Almsgiving ; BD Almsgiving )

3 Ne. 13: 1 ye should do alms unto the poor.; 3 Ne. 13: 2-4 alms should be in secret.; D&C 88: 2 alms of prayers have come up to the Lord.; D&C 112: 1 alms have come up as memorial before the Lord.

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Alone

1 Ne. 7: 1 not meet for Lehi(1) to take family into wilderness alone.; Jacob 4: 13 Nephites are not witnesses alone.; Mosiah 13: 28 salvation comes not by law alone.

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Alpha, Alphus

(see also TG Omega ; BD Alpha ; BD Omega )

3 Ne. 9: 18 Christ is Alpha and Omega.; D&C 19: 1 (D&C 35: 1 ; D&C 38: 1 ; D&C 45: 7 ; D&C 54: 1 ; D&C 61: 1 ; D&C 63: 60 ; D&C 68: 35 ; D&C 75: 1 ; D&C 81: 7 ; D&C 84: 120 ; D&C 112: 34 ; D&C 132: 66 ) Christ is Alpha and Omega.; D&C 95: 17 Christ, the Son Ahman, or in other words, Alphus, or Omegus.

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Altar

(see also Idolatry ; Offering ; Sacrifice ; BD Altar )

1 Ne. 2: 7 Lehi(1) builds altar of stones.; Alma 15: 17 people gather in sanctuaries to worship God before altar.; Alma 17: 4 sons of Mosiah(2) bring many before altar of God.; D&C 135: 7 (Rev. 6: 9 ) John the Revelator saw innocent blood of martyrs under altar.; Abr. 1: 13 description of altar of idolatrous priests.; Abr. 2: 17, 20 altar built by Abraham.

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Alter

(see also Change )

Alma 51: 2-5 some desire that law be altered to overthrow free government.; Hel. 4: 22 Nephites had altered laws of Mosiah(2).; Morm. 9: 32-33 Nephites’ written language altered according to speech.; D&C 10: 10-11, 29 lost manuscript to be altered by wicked men.

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Amaleki (1)

Nephite record keeper [c. 130 B.C.]

Omni 1: 12 son of Abinadom.; Omni 1: 12-22 records doings of Mosiah(1).; Omni 1: 23-24 records beginning of Benjamin’s reign.; Omni 1: 25 will deliver records to Benjamin.; Omni 1: 26 calls brethren to come unto Christ.; Omni 1: 27-30 records expedition that returns to land of Nephi.; W of M 1: 10 delivered plates to Benjamin.

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Amaleki (2)

Part of expedition that seeks Zeniff’s group [c. 121 B.C.]

(see also Ammon(1) )

Mosiah 7: 6 accompanies Ammon in returning to land of Nephi.

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Amalekites

Group of Nephite apostates

Alma 21: 2 help build city of Jerusalem.; Alma 21: 3 more hardened than Lamanites.; Alma 21: 4 after order of Nehors.; Alma 21: 5 contend with Aaron(3).; Alma 22: 7 say there is a God.; Alma 23: 14 only one Amalekite is converted.; Alma 24: 1 stir up Lamanites against Anti-Nephi-Lehies.; Alma 43: 6 are appointed captains because of murderous dispositions.; Alma 43: 13 dissenters from Nephites.; Alma 43: 20 better armed than Lamanites.; Alma 43: 44 inspire Lamanites to fight.

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Amalickiah

Nephite traitor [c. 50 B.C.]

Alma 46: 3 leader of revolt against Helaman(2).; Alma 46: 4 desires to be king.; Alma 46: 4-10 leads people from church by flattery.; Alma 46: 11 angers Moroni(1).; Alma 46: 28-33 flees with followers.; Alma 47: 1 stirs up Lamanites in land of Nephi.; Alma 47: 3 heads Lamanite army.; Alma 47: 4 seeks overthrow of Lamanite king.; Alma 47: 10-12 sends messages to Lehonti.; Alma 47: 13 conspires with Lehonti.; Alma 47: 17-19 poisons Lehonti, becomes Lamanite commander.; Alma 47: 21-24 has king slain.; Alma 47: 35 takes king’s wife and kingdom.; Alma 48: 1 stirs up Lamanites against Nephites.; Alma 48: 5 appoints Zoramites as captains.; Alma 48: 7 obtains power by fraud.; Alma 49: 10-11 does not himself come to battle.; Alma 49: 27 enraged over defeat of his army.; Alma 51: 12 heads army in person.; Alma 51: 23 takes city of Moroni.; Alma 51: 26 takes other cities.; Alma 51: 29 meets Teancum.; Alma 51: 34 slain by Teancum.; Alma 52: 3 brother of Amalickiah is made king.

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Amalickiahites

Followers of Amalickiah

Alma 46: 28 are dissenters.; Alma 46: 35 refuse covenant, put to death.; Alma 49: 9 astonished by Nephite preparation.

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Amaron

Son of Omni, Nephite record keeper

Omni 1: 3 receives plates.; Omni 1: 8 delivers plates to Chemish.

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Ambition

(see also Aspire )

D&C 121: 37 vain ambition grieves the Spirit.

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Amen

(see also BD Amen )

D&C 88: 135 say Amen in token of prayer of salutation in house of God.; D&C 121: 37 amen to priesthood of man who exercises compulsion.

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America, American

D&C 10: 49-50 prophets blessed land in prayers.; D&C 10: 51 America to be free.; A of F 10 Zion to be built upon American continent.

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Amgid

Jaredite king

Ether 10: 32 overthrown by Com(2).

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Amherst, Ohio

D&C 75 revelation received at Amherst.

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Aminadab

Nephite dissenter living among Lamanites [c. 30 B.C.]

Hel. 5: 35-37 sees faces of Nephi(2) and Lehi(4) shining in prison.; Hel. 5: 39-41 tells Lamanites to repent.

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Aminadi

Descendant of Nephi(1), ancestor of Amulek

Alma 10: 2-3 interprets writings on temple wall.

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Amiss

2 Ne. 4: 35 God will give me, if I ask not amiss.

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Amlici

Nephite dissenter [c. 87 B.C.]

(see also Amlicites )

Alma 2: 1 incites people to contention and attempts to become king by cunning ways.; Alma 2: 4 would deny privileges of church.; Alma 2: 7 voice of people comes against Amlici.; Alma 2: 9 is consecrated king by dissenters.; Alma 2: 11 Amlici’s followers are called Amlicites.; Alma 2: 31 slain by Alma(2).

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Amlicites

Nephite faction desiring king

Alma 2: 11 followers of Amlici.; Alma 2: 12-13 Nephites prepare to meet Amlicites.; Alma 2: 24 join Lamanites.; Alma 2: 35 are defeated.; Alma 3: 3 the slain are thrown in waters of Sidon.; Alma 3: 4, 13 mark foreheads like Lamanites.; Alma 3: 18 are in open rebellion against God and are cursed.

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Ammah

Missionary companion of Aaron(3)

Alma 20: 2 imprisoned at Middoni.; Alma 21: 11-17 preaches at Ani-Anti and Middoni.

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Ammaron

Nephite record keeper [c. A.D. 306]

4 Ne. 1: 47 brother of Amos(2), keeps records.; 4 Ne. 1: 48 hides all records.; Morm. 1: 2-4 tells Mormon(2) how and when to hide the plates.; Morm. 2: 17 deposits records near city of Jashon.

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Ammon (1)

Leader of expedition to land of Nephi [c. 121 B.C.]

Mosiah 7: 3 strong and mighty man, descendant of Zarahemla.; Mosiah 7: 6 leads brethren to land of Nephi.; Mosiah 7: 7 is imprisoned by king Limhi.; Mosiah 7: 8 is brought before king.; Mosiah 7: 16 is honored.; Mosiah 8: 2 addresses people.; Mosiah 8: 6 reads record of Limhi.; Mosiah 8: 8-11 is told of ancient relics and twenty-four gold plates.; Mosiah 8: 13-17 tells of Mosiah(2), seer who can translate.; Mosiah 21: 23 is suspected of being a priest of Noah(3).; Mosiah 21: 33 declines to baptize king.; Mosiah 22: 11 leads Limhi and people to freedom.

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Ammon (2)

Son of Mosiah(2), missionary to Lamanites [c. 100 B.C.]

(see also Mosiah(2), Sons of )

Mosiah 27: 8 unbeliever.; Mosiah 27: 10 seeks to destroy church.; Mosiah 27: 11 angel appears to Ammon.; Mosiah 27: 32 begins preaching word of God.; Mosiah 27: 34-35 with brethren, travels throughout Zarahemla.; Mosiah 28: 1-8 desires mission to Lamanites.; Mosiah 28: 10 (Mosiah 29: 3 ) refuses to be king.; Alma 17: 1-4 with brethren, meets Alma(2).; Alma 17: 6-8 departs for land of Nephi.; Alma 17: 13 separates from brethren.; Alma 17: 18 chief among missionaries.; Alma 17: 20-21 taken bound to Lamoni.; Alma 17: 25 becomes servant.; Alma 17: 26-39 saves king’s flocks.; Alma 18: 2-4 Lamoni believes Ammon is Great Spirit.; Alma 18: 10 prepares chariots.; Alma 18: 16 discerns king’s thoughts.; Alma 18: 22-32 teaches king, recites history.; Alma 19: 2 is called before queen.; Alma 19: 14 thanks God, overpowered with joy.; Alma 19: 22-23 cannot be slain, according to the Lord’s promises.; Alma 19: 33 revives, ministers to people.; Alma 20: 1 organizes church.; Alma 20: 2 is commanded to go to Middoni.; Alma 20: 8 meets Lamoni’s father.; Alma 20: 14-18 is threatened, but saves Lamoni.; Alma 20: 20-21 overpowers king.; Alma 20: 22-28 frees brethren from prison.; Alma 21: 18 returns with Lamoni to land of Ishmael.; Alma 21: 23 teaches Lamoni’s people.; Alma 23: 1 proclamation for Ammon’s protection.; Alma 23: 6 Ammon’s converts never fall away.; Alma 24: 5 with brethren, holds council with Lamoni and his brother.; Alma 26: 1-34 reviews success.; Alma 26: 10 is rebuked by Aaron(3).; Alma 26: 35 praises God.; Alma 27: 5 proposes migration to Zarahemla.; Alma 27: 10-15 leads his people toward Zarahemla.; Alma 27: 16 (Alma 17: 1-4 ) with brethren, meets Alma(2).; Alma 27: 17 is swallowed up in joy.; Alma 27: 25 returns with Alma(2).; Alma 30: 20 is high priest over Ammonites.; Alma 30: 21 banishes Korihor.; Alma 31: 6 goes with Alma(2) on mission to Zoramites.; Alma 31: 32 Alma(2) prays for his success.; Alma 31: 37-38 is provided for through faith.; Alma 35: 1 returns to Jershon.; Alma 35: 14 returns to Zarahemla.; Alma 37: 9 needs plates for missionary work.; Alma 48: 18 a man of God.; Ether 12: 15 Ammon’s faith wrought miracle among Lamanites.

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Ammon (2), People of

Converted Lamanites; also known as Anti-Nephi-Lehies or Ammonites

(see also Helaman(2), Sons of )

Alma 21: 23 (Alma 23: 4-5 ) thousands of Lamanites converted by sons of Mosiah(2).; Alma 23: 6 after conversion, never fall away.; Alma 23: 16-17 (Alma 24: 1 ) take the name of Anti-Nephi-Lehies.; Alma 23: 18 friendly to Nephites, curse no longer follows them.; Alma 24: 1-2 unconverted Lamanites take up arms against them.; Alma 24: 6 will not take up arms.; Alma 24: 12-19 refuse to shed blood, bury weapons.; Alma 24: 20-22 do not resist Lamanite attack, and 1005 are slain.; Alma 24: 24-27 over one thousand Lamanites converted through example.; Alma 24: 28 slain mainly by Amalekites and Amulonites.; Alma 25: 13 joined by many Lamanites.; Alma 25: 15 (Alma 30: 3 ) observe law of Moses.; Alma 25: 16 look forward to Christ.; Alma 27: 2 Amalekites stir up Lamanites again to slay them.; Alma 27: 8 offer to become slaves to Nephites.; Alma 27: 14 depart into wilderness near Zarahemla.; Alma 27: 21-25 are given land of Jershon by Nephites.; Alma 27: 23 (Alma 28: 1 ; Alma 43: 12 ) protected by Nephites.; Alma 27: 26 called people of Ammon(2).; Alma 27: 27 numbered with church, distinguished for zeal.; Alma 35: 8 Zoramites angry with them.; Alma 35: 9 accept converted Zoramites.; Alma 35: 11 Zoramites prepare for war with them.; Alma 35: 13 remove to Melek.; Alma 43: 11 hated by Lamanites.; Alma 43: 11 will not break covenant.; Alma 43: 13 give great substance to Nephites.; Alma 47: 29 joined by Lehonti’s servants.; Alma 53: 10-14 willing to break oath, dissuaded by Helaman(2).; Alma 53: 16-19 their sons prepare for war, choose Helaman(2) as their leader.; Alma 56: 54 sons of Ammon defeat Lamanites.; Alma 56: 55-56 sons of Ammon miraculously saved from death.; Alma 62: 16-17 joined by four thousand Lamanites who enter covenant.; Hel. 3: 12 may go to land northward.

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Ammon, Children of

People in Palestine descended from Lot

(see also BD Ammon, Ammonites )

2 Ne. 21: 14 (Isa. 11: 14 ) to obey gathered Israel.

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Ammonihah, City of

In West, near cities of Melek, Noah, and Aaron

Alma 8: 6-8 (Alma 9: 1 ) Alma(2) preaches at Ammonihah.; Alma 8: 7 land of Ammonihah named after first possessor.; Alma 8: 9-13 Alma(2) cast out of Ammonihah.; Alma 8: 16-18 Alma(2) returns to Ammonihah.; Alma 9-14 words of Alma(2) and Amulek to people at Ammonihah.; Alma 10: 23 destruction of people predicted.; Alma 14: 8 people at Ammonihah burn scriptures, slay believers.; Alma 14: 22 Alma(2) and Amulek are imprisoned.; Alma 14: 27 falling prison walls slay leaders.; Alma 14: 28 Alma(2) and Amulek are freed.; Alma 14: 29 people flee from prophets.; Alma 15: 1 Alma(2) and Amulek banished from Ammonihah.; Alma 15: 15 people remain hard-hearted.; Alma 16: 2-3, 9 (Alma 25: 2 ) Lamanites destroy people of Ammonihah.; Alma 16: 11 called Desolation of Nehors.; Alma 49: 3 rebuilt.; Alma 49: 10-11 Lamanites dare not attack Ammonihah.

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Ammonihah, Land of

To the west of river Sidon

(see Ammonihah, City of )

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Ammonihahites

(see Ammonihah, City of )

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Ammonites

(see Ammon(2), People of )

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Ammoron

Nephite traitor, brother of Amalickiah, descendant of Zoram(1) [c. 66-61 B.C.]

Alma 52: 3 appointed king of Lamanites.; Alma 52: 12 attacks Nephites.; Alma 54: 1 proposes prisoner exchange.; Alma 54: 4-14 receives epistle from Moroni(1).; Alma 54: 16-24 Ammoron’s reply.; Alma 55: 1 knows his cause is not just.; Alma 55: 2 Moroni(1) refuses prisoner exchange with Ammoron.; Alma 56: 18 abandons attack.; Alma 57: 1 offers to deliver city of Antiparah in exchange for prisoners.; Alma 57: 17 sends new provisions.; Alma 59: 7 strengthens Lamanites.; Alma 62: 33 is with combined Lamanite armies.; Alma 62: 36 is slain by Teancum.

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Amnigaddah

Jaredite king

Ether 1: 14-15 son of Aaron(2), father of Coriantum(2).; Ether 10: 31 dwells in captivity.

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Amnihu

Hill on east of river Sidon

Alma 2: 15 where Amlicites fight Nephites.

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Amnor (1)

Spy for Nephites [c. 87 B.C.]

Alma 2: 22 sent to watch camp of Amlicites.

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Amnor (2)

Nephite coin

Alma 11: 6 amnor of silver.; Alma 11: 11 equal to two senums.

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Amoron

A Nephite [c. A.D. 400-421]

Moro. 9: 7 reports to Mormon.

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Amos (1)

Nephite record keeper [c. A.D. 1 10-194]

4 Ne. 1: 19-20 son of Nephi(4), keeps records.; 4 Ne. 1: 21 gives records to his son.

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Amos (2)

Nephite record keeper [c. A.D. 194-306]

4 Ne. 1: 21 receives records from his father, Amos(1).; 4 Ne. 1: 47 gives records to Ammaron.

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Amoz

Father of Isaiah(1) [c. 8th century B.C.]

2 Ne. 12: 1 (2 Ne. 23: 1 ; Isa. 2: 1 ; Isa. 13: 1 ) Isaiah(1), son of Amoz.

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Amulek

Missionary companion of Alma(2) [c. 82-74 B.C.]

Alma 8: 20 (Alma 10: 7 ) visited by angel.; Alma 8: 21 receives Alma(2).; Alma 8: 31-32 goes forth with power.; Alma 10: 1-11 preaches to people in Ammonihah.; Alma 10: 2-3 son of Giddonah, grandson of Ismael(2), descendant of Aminadi, Nephi(1), Lehi(2), and Manasseh.; Alma 10: 4 man of reputation, friends, riches.; Alma 10: 5-6 had rebelled against God.; Alma 10: 8 obeys angel.; Alma 10: 11 family and kindred blessed by Alma(2).; Alma 10: 12 a second witness.; Alma 10: 17 perceives questioners’ thoughts.; Alma 10: 22 prophesies destruction of Ammonihahites.; Alma 10: 31 accused by Zeezrom.; Alma 11: 20 judges stir up people against Amulek.; Alma 11: 21-38 questioned by Zeezrom.; Alma 11: 39-40 testifies of Redeemer.; Alma 11: 41-45 teaches of resurrection, judgment, and restoration.; Alma 12: 1 words silence Zeezrom.; Alma 12: 8-18 Alma(2) explains the words of Amulek.; Alma 12: 24 speaks of temporal death.; Alma 14: 2 people desire his destruction.; Alma 14: 10 wants to stop martyrdom of believers.; Alma 14: 17 imprisoned with Alma(2).; Alma 14: 18 refuses to answer judge.; Alma 14: 26 breaks bonds by faith.; Alma 14: 26-27 people flee, persecutors slain.; Alma 15: 1 with Alma(2), commanded to leave city.; Alma 15: 16 rejected by relatives and friends.; Alma 15: 18 goes with Alma(2) to Zarahemla.; Alma 16: 13 preaches repentance.; Alma 31: 6 among missionaries to Zoramites.; Alma 31: 32 Alma(2) prays for Amulek’s success.; Alma 34: 1 teaches the poor.; Alma 34: 10-16 explains great and last sacrifice, meaning of law, mercy, justice.; Alma 34: 17 teaches about prayer.; Alma 34: 32 warns against procrastination.; Alma 35: 1 goes to Jershon.; Hel. 5: 10 quoted on redemption.; Ether 12: 13 faith of Alma(2) and Amulek causes prison walls to tumble.

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Amulon

Leader of priests of Noah(3), tributary monarch under Laman(3)

(see also Amulon, Children of ; Amulon, Land of ; Amulonites ; Noah(3), Priests of )

Mosiah 23: 32 leader of priests of Noah(3).; Mosiah 23: 33 pleads with Lamanites for life.; Mosiah 23: 35 joins Lamanites, discovers land of Helam.; Mosiah 23: 39 made king.; Mosiah 24: 1 Amulon and brethren made teachers over people of Alma(1).; Mosiah 24: 8 exercises authority over Alma(1) and people.; Mosiah 24: 11 threatens believers with death.

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Amulon, Children of

Children of priests of Noah(3)

(see also Amulonites )

Mosiah 25: 12 children of Amulon and brethren want to be called Nephites.

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Amulon, Land of

Settled by Amulon and priests, between Zarahemla and Nephi

Mosiah 23: 31 priests of Noah(3) are found in Amulon.; Mosiah 24: 1 Amulon and brethren appointed teachers in Amulon.

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Amulonites

Descendants and followers of Amulon and priests of Noah(3)

(see also Noah(3), Priests of )

Alma 21: 3 are more wicked than Lamanites.; Alma 21: 4 after order of Nehors.; Alma 23: 14 (Alma 24: 29 ) none converted.; Alma 24: 1 stir up Lamanites.; Alma 24: 2 rebel against king, take up arms against Ammonites.; Alma 24: 28 (Alma 25: 7 ) slay believers.; Alma 25: 4 slain by Nephites.; Alma 25: 5 usurp leadership and persecute Lamanites.; Alma 25: 8 hunted, slain by Lamanites.; Alma 25: 9 Abinadi’s prophecy fulfilled.

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Anathoth

Levite city near old Jerusalem

2 Ne. 20: 30 (Isa. 10: 30 ) O poor Anathoth.

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Ancient

(see also Old ; Primitive )

2 Ne. 13: 2 (Isa. 3: 2 ) the Lord takes the ancient away from Jerusalem.; 2 Ne. 19: 15 the ancient, he is the head.; 2 Ne. 29: 4-5 (Morm. 8: 15 ) Jews are the Lord’s ancient covenant people.; Mosiah 8: 13 Mosiah(2) can translate all records of ancient date.; Ether 9: 5 (Ether 10: 33 ) oaths of the ancients.; D&C 8: 1 Oliver Cowdery to receive knowledge of ancient records.; D&C 98: 32 the Lord gave law to all ancient prophets.; D&C 107: 4 church in ancient days called priesthood after Melchizedek.

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Ancient of Days

(see Adam )

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Angel

(see also Angels, Ministering of ; Angels of the Devil ; Archangel ; Messenger ; Moroni(2) ; Servant ; TG Angels ; BD Angels )

1 Ne. 1: 8 (Alma 36: 22 ) numberless concourses of angels praising God.; 1 Ne. 3: 29 (1 Ne. 17: 45 ) angel reproves Laman(1) and Lemuel.; 1 Ne. 11: 14 -14: 30 (1 Ne. 15: 29 ; 1 Ne. 19: 8, 10 ) angel of the Lord shows Nephi(1) vision interpreting father’s dream.; 2 Ne. 10: 3 angel reveals Christ’s name to Jacob(2).; 2 Ne. 32: 3 angels speak by power of Holy Ghost.; Mosiah 3: 2 -4: 1 angel speaks to Benjamin.; Mosiah 27: 11-18, 32 (Alma 17: 2 ; Alma 36: 5 ; Alma 38: 7 ) angel of the Lord appears to Alma(2) and sons of Mosiah(2).; Alma 8: 14-18 (Alma 9: 19-30 ) angel gives Alma(1) instructions.; Alma 10: 7 (Alma 11: 31 ) angel appears to Amulek.; Alma 13: 29 voice of the Lord declares repentance by mouth of angels unto all nations.; Alma 18: 30 heaven is place where God and angels dwell.; Alma 19: 34 many Lamanites see and converse with angels.; Alma 21: 5 an Amalekite asks why angels do not appear unto them.; Alma 27: 4 Anti-Nephi-Lehies treat Ammon(2) and brothers as angels.; Alma 29: 1 O that I were an angel.; Alma 32: 23 God imparts his word by angels.; Alma 39: 19 as easy for the Lord to send angel at this time as to our children.; Alma 40: 11 angel teaches Alma(2) about existence between death and resurrection.; Hel. 5: 36 faces of Nephi(2) and Lehi(4) shine as faces of angels.; Hel. 13: 7 angel taught Samuel the Lamanite.; Hel. 16: 14 angels appear unto wise men to declare glad tidings.; 3 Ne. 7: 15, 18 Nephi(3) is visited by angels.; 3 Ne. 11: 8 Nephites think Christ is angel descending.; 3 Ne. 28: 30 three Nephites are as angels of God.; Moro. 7: 22-25 angels sent to teach men of Christ’s coming.; Moro. 7: 37 it is by faith that angels appear and minister unto men.; D&C 20: 6 description of angel.; D&C 29: 42 angels sent to declare repentance and redemption to Adam.; D&C 38: 12 (D&C 86: 5 ) angels wait to reap the earth.; D&C 42: 6 ye shall declare the word like unto angels of God.; D&C 45: 45 (D&C 49: 23 ; D&C 77: 12 ; D&C 88: 92-112 ) angel to sound trumps.; D&C 49: 7 angels know not the time of the Lord’s coming.; D&C 62: 3 (D&C 88: 2 ; D&C 90: 34 ) angels rejoice over elders’ testimonies.; D&C 63: 54 angels shall cast wicked into unquenchable fire.; D&C 76: 21 angels worship God at his throne.; D&C 77: 9 (Rev. 7: 2 ) explanation of angel ascending from the east.; D&C 84: 28 John the Baptist ordained by angel.; D&C 84: 42 (D&C 109: 22 ) angels are given charge concerning elders.; D&C 88: 92 (D&C 133: 17 ) angels shall fly through the midst of heaven.; D&C 88: 107 angels to be crowned with glory.; D&C 89: 21 destroying angel shall pass by those who obey Word of Wisdom.; D&C 103: 19-20 angels shall go before the Lord’s servants.; D&C 123: 7 duty owed to angels.; D&C 128: 21 voices of diverse angels heard.; D&C 129: 1 angels are resurrected personages, having bodies of flesh.; D&C 129: 4-8 test for recognizing angel.; D&C 130: 4 reckoning of angel’s time.; D&C 130: 5 only angels who belong to this earth minister to it.; D&C 130: 6-7 angels reside in presence of God.; D&C 132: 18-19 those who enter covenant of eternal marriage shall pass by appointed gods and angels.; D&C 132: 20 angels are subject to the gods.; D&C 132: 37 Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are gods, not angels.; D&C 133: 53 angel of the Lord’s presence saved the redeemed.; Moses 5: 6 angel of the Lord asks Adam why he offers sacrifice.; Moses 5: 58 angels begin to declare gospel.; Moses 7: 25, 27 angels seen by Enoch(2).; Abr. 1: 15 (Abr. 2: 13 ; Abr. 3: 20 ) angel of God’s presence delivers Abraham.; JS-H 1: 64 angel reveals plates.

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Angels of the Devil

(see also Demon ; Devil ; Devils )

2 Ne. 2: 17 (2 Ne. 9: 8 ) angel of God fell from heaven, became devil.; 2 Ne. 9: 8-9 without resurrection, men’s spirits must become angels to devil.; 2 Ne. 9: 9 (Alma 30: 53 ) Satan transformed himself into angels of light.; 2 Ne. 9: 16 the filthy shall be devil and his angels.; Jacob 3: 11 loose yourselves from pains of hell that ye become not angels to devil.; Mosiah 26: 27 everlasting fire prepared for devil and his angels.; Hel. 13: 37 people will say, We are surrounded by devil’s angels.; D&C 29: 28 (D&C 76: 33 ) the wicked will suffer with devil and his angels.; D&C 29: 36-37 third part of hosts of heaven become devil’s angels.; D&C 76: 25 angel who was in authority rebelled against Only Begotten.; D&C 128: 20 devil appeared as angel of light.

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Angels, Ministering of

(see also Angel ; Minister [verb] ; TG Angels, Ministering )

Jacob 7: 5 angels ministered to Jacob(2).; Jacob 7: 17 Sherem confesses power of Holy Ghost and ministering of angels.; Omni 1: 25 Amaleki exhorts all men to believe in ministering of angels.; 3 Ne. 7: 18 angels minister unto Nephi(3) daily.; 3 Ne. 17: 24 angels minister to Nephite children.; Moro. 7: 25 by ministering of angels, men begin to exercise faith in Christ.; Moro. 7: 29 angels have not ceased to minister unto men.; Moro. 7: 37 by faith angels appear and minister unto men.; Moro. 10: 14 to another is given gift of beholding angels and ministering spirits.; D&C 7: 6 Peter the apostle was to be made ministering angel.; D&C 13: 1 (D&C 84: 26 ; D&C 107: 20 ) the Aaronic Priesthood holds keys of ministering of angels.; D&C 20: 6 angel ministers to Joseph Smith.; D&C 20: 10 (D&C 27: 16 ) gospel confirmed to others by ministering of angels.; D&C 20: 35 scriptures and revelations come through ministering of angels.; D&C 43: 25 the Lord calls upon nations by ministering of angels.; D&C 67: 13 natural man cannot abide ministering of angels.; D&C 76: 88 the telestial receive Christ’s fulness through administering of angels.; D&C 130: 5 only angels who belong to this earth minister to it.; D&C 132: 16-17 celestial heirs not married in covenant are appointed ministering angels.; D&C 136: 37 Joseph Smith called upon by angels and ministering spirits.

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Anger, Angry

(see also Fury ; Indignation ; Offended ; Passion ; Provoke ; Rage ; Wrath )

3 Ne. 11: 29 devil stirs men up to contend with anger.; Ether 15: 22 Jaredites drunken with anger.; Moro. 9: 3 Satan stirs Lamanites up continually to anger.; D&C 1: 13 (D&C 5: 8 ; D&C 56: 1 ; D&C 60: 2 ; D&C 61: 31 ; D&C 63: 2, 32 ; D&C 82: 6 ; D&C 84: 24 ; D&C 97: 24 ; D&C 101: 90 ; D&C 133: 51 ) the Lord’s anger is kindled.; D&C 10: 24, 32 (D&C 63: 27-28 ) Satan stirs men’s anger against this work.; D&C 19: 15 repent, lest I smite you by my anger.; D&C 63: 11 with whom the Lord is angry he is not well pleased.; D&C 88: 87 stars shall become angry.; D&C 121: 5 may the Lord’s anger be kindled against saints’ enemies.; Moses 6: 27 (Moses 7: 34 ; Moses 8: 15 ) the Lord’s anger is kind!ed.; Abr. 3: 28 the second was angry and kept not his first estate.

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Angola

Nephite city

Morm. 2: 4 Nephites take possession of Angola.

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Anguish

(see also Misery ; Pain ; Remorse ; Sorrow ; Suffering ; Torment )

1 Ne. 17: 47 (Morm. 6: 16 ) my soul is rent with anguish.; Mosiah 2: 38 awareness of guilt fills breast with anguish.; Mosiah 3: 7 Christ’s anguish will cause blood to come from every pore.; Mosiah 25: 11 Nephites filled with anguish for welfare of Lamanites’ souls.; Mosiah 28: 4 sons of Mosiah(2) suffer¢d much anguish of soul because of their iniquities.; Alma 38: 8 Alma(2) passed three days and nights in bitter anguish of soul.; D&C 124: 52 the Lord to answer anguish on those who hate him.

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Ani-anti

Lamanite village in land of Nephi

Alma 21: 11 Aaron(3) finds Muloki and brethren preaching in Ani-anti.

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Animal

(see also Ass ; Bear ; Beast ; Bee ; Calf, Calves ; Cattle ; Chickens ; Cow ; Creatures ; Creep ; Cummoms ; Cureloms ; Dog ; Dove ; Dragon ; Eagle ; Elephants ; Firstling ; Fish ; Flock ; Food ; Fowl ; Game ; Goat ; Hen ; Horse ; Insect ; Lamb ; Meat ; Ox, Oxen ; Serpent ; Sheep ; Swine ; Viper ; Vultures ; BD Animals )

1 Ne. 18: 25 beasts of every kind found during journey through wilderness.; 2 Ne. 5: 11 Nephites begin to raise animals of every kind.; Alma 22: 31 Bountiful filled with wild animals of every kind.; Ether 9: 18 Jaredites raise many kinds of animals useful for food.; Ether 10: 19 land southward covered with animals of the forest.; D&C 89: 14 animals are for use of man.; D&C 89: 17 barley for all useful animals.; Moses 2: 24-25 (Moses 3: 19 ; Abr. 4: 24-25 ) creation of animals.

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Anointed, the

(see also Anointing, Anoint ; BD Anointed One )

D&C 109: 80 let the Lord’s anointed be clothed with salvation.; D&C 121: 16 cursed are those who lift up heel against the Lord’s anointed.; D&C 132: 7 covenants and performances must be sealed through medium of the Lord’s anointed.

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Anointing, Anoint

(see also Anointed, the ; Consecrate ; Ordinance ; TG Anointing ; BD Anoint )

2 Ne. 20: 27 (Isa. 10: 27 ) yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.; Jacob 1: 9 Nephi(1) is anointed king.; 3 Ne. 13: 17 (Matt. 6: 17 ) when thou fastest, anoint.; D&C 68: 20-21 descendant of Aaron(1) must be designated and anointed by Presidency to serve as bishop.; D&C 109: 35 anointing of ministers to be sealed from on high.; D&C 124: 39 your anointings are ordained by ordinance of the Lord’s holy house.; D&C 124: 57 anointing put upon Joseph Smith’s head.; D&C 138: 42 the Redeemer was anointed to bind up the brokenhearted.; Moses 6: 35 the Lord tells Enoch(2) to anoint eyes with clay.

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Answer

(see also Open ; Prayer ; Receive )

2 Ne. 2: 7 Christ a sacrifice to answer ends of law.; 2 Ne. 2: 10 punishment affixed to answer ends of atonement.; Mosiah 29: 38 every man expresses willingness to answer for own sins.; Alma 9: 26 Son quick to answer prayers of his people.; Morm. 9: 37 may the Lord grant that their prayers be answered according to their faith.; D&C 101: 7 the Lord is slow to answer prayers of those slow to hearken.; D&C 112: 10 be humble, and the Lord will give answer to prayers.

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Anthon, Charles

JS-H 1: 63-65 (2 Ne. 27: 15-18 ) certifies characters and translation from plates.

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Anti-Nephi-Lehi

Brother of Lamoni, king over converted Lamanites

Alma 24: 3 name given son of Lamanite king, receives kingdom.; Alma 24: 5 holds council with Ammon(2) and Lamoni.

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Anti-Nephi-Lehies

(see Ammon(2), People of )

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Antichrist

(see also Prophets, False ; TG Antichrist ; BD Antichrist )

Jacob 7: 1-2 Sherem.; Alma 1: 2-15 Nehor.; Alma 30: 6-21 Korihor.

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Antiomno

Lamanite king [early first century B.C.]

Alma 20: 4 king in land of Middoni, friend of Lamoni.

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Antion

Nephite coin

(see also Coin )

Alma 11: 19 antion of gold equal to three shiblons.

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Antionah

A chief ruler in Ammonihah

Alma 12: 20 questions Alma(2).

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Antionum

Nephite commander [c. A.D. 385]

Morm. 6: 14 falls with his ten thousand.

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Antionum, Land of

East of Sidon

Alma 31: 3 Zoramites gathered in Antionum.; Alma 43: 5 Lamanites arrive under Zerahemnah.; Alma 43: 22 Lamanites retire from Antionum.

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Antiparah

Nephite city

Alma 56: 14 possessed by Lamanites.; Alma 56: 31-34 Helaman(2) decoys Lamanite forces in Antiparah.; Alma 57: 1-4 regained by Nephites.

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Antipas, Mount

Alma 47: 7 Lamanites gather on Antipas.; Alma 47: 10 Amalickiah sends message to Lehonti, leader of Lamanites on Antipas.

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Antipus

Nephite commander [c. 65 B.C.]

Alma 56: 9 appointed a leader.; Alma 56: 10 Antipus’s army reduced by Lamanites.; Alma 56: 15 fortifies city of Judea.; Alma 56: 18 strength of Antipus’s army feared.; Alma 56: 30-33 orders Helaman(2) and sons to march.; Alma 56: 37 pursues Lamanites.; Alma 56: 51 is slain.; Alma 56: 57 remainder of Antipus’s men join Ammonite striplings.

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Antum, Land of

Morm. 1: 3 place of hill Shim and records.

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Anxiety, Anxious, Anxiously

(see also Fear ; Trouble ; Worry )

2 Ne. 1: 16 anxiety of Lehi(1) that his people observe the Lord’s statutes.; 2 Ne. 6: 3 great anxiety of Jacob for welfare of his people’s souls.; Jacob 1: 5 future manifested unto Nephi(1) and Jacob(2) because of anxiety for people.; Mosiah 29: 38 Nephites anxious that every man have equal chance.; Alma 13: 27 Alma(2) wishes with anxiety unto pain that people of Ammonihah hearken to his words.; 3 Ne. 3: 3 robbers wait with anxiety to destroy Nephites.; D&C 58: 27 men should be anxiously engaged in good cause.

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Apocrypha

(see also BD Apocrypha )

D&C 91: 1-2 many things both true and untrue in Apocrypha.; D&C 91: 3 need not be translated.; D&C 91: 4-6 whoso is enlightened by the Spirit can obtain benefit from Apocrypha.

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Apostasy

(see also Ammonihah, City of ; Antichrist ; Apostate ; Church, Great and Abominable ; Church of the Devil ; Darkness, Spiritual ; Dissenter ; Doctrine, False ; Gadianton Robbers ; Priestcraft ; Prophets, False ; Sin ; Transgression ; Unbelief ; Zoramites (2) ; TG Apostasy of Individuals )

1 Ne. 8: 23 (1 Ne. 12: 17 ) those who commence path lose way in mist.; 1 Ne. 8: 28 those who partake of fruit fall into forbidden paths because of shame of world.; 1 Ne. 15: 10 (1 Ne. 17: 45 ) Nephi(1) warns brothers about hardheartedness.; 2 Ne. 28 prophecies of Nephi(1) regarding corrupt churches in latter days.; Jacob 2-3 Jacob(2) denounces Nephites’ sins.; Mosiah 11: 1-7 Noah(3) leads his people into apostasy.; Alma 4: 6-12 pride, contention, wickedness grow in church, lead unbelievers astray.; Alma 24: 30 those enlightened by Spirit who fall into transgression become more hardened.; Alma 31 Zoramites have fallen into great errors.; Alma 37: 27 knowledge of secret oaths to be kept from Nephites lest they fall-into darkness.; Hel. 3: 33-34 (Hel. 4: 11-13 ; Hel. 5: 2-3 ) many members of church become proud, wicked, less righteous than Lamanites.; Hel. 12: 2 when the Lord prospers his people, they harden hearts and forget him.; Hel. 13: 38 Nephites have sought happiness in doing iniquity.; 3 Ne. 2: 1-3 Nephites forget signs, harden hearts, fall under Satan’s power.; 3 Ne. 14: 24-27 (3 Ne. 18: 13 ; Matt. 7: 24-27 ) parable of houses built on rock and on sand.; 3 Ne. 18: 15 watch and pray lest ye be tempted and led away by devil.; 4 Ne. 1: 24-34, 38-39 Nephites fall away from truth, build false churches.; Morm. 8: 28, 31-33 Mormon(2) prophesies about corrupt churches in latter days.; D&C 1: 15 those who reject prophets have strayed from ordinances, broken everlasting covenant.; D&C 3: 4 those who have received revelation may fall if they follow own will.; D&C 3: 9-11 because of transgression, if thou art not aware thou wilt fall.; D&C 5: 32 if Martin Harris does not humble himself and receive witness, he will fall into transgression.; D&C 10: 26 Satan causes men to catch themselves in own snare.; D&C 11: 25 wo unto him who denies revelation.; D&C 20: 9 Book of Mormon contains record of fallen people.; D&C 20: 32 possibility that man may fall from grace.; D&C 40: 2 fear of persecution and cares of world cause James Covill to reject word.; D&C 50: 44 he who builds upon this rock shall never fall.; D&C 58: 15 if he repent not of his sins, let him take heed lest he fall.; D&C 82: 3 he who sins against greater light receives greater condemnation.; D&C 82: 21 those who sin against covenant are delivered to buffetings of Satan.; D&C 84: 41 whoso breaks covenant shall not have forgiveness.; D&C 84: 54 minds darkened because of unbelief.; D&C 85: 11 those who have apostatized shall have no inheritance among saints.; D&C 86: 3 Satan sows tares.; D&C 112: 26 some have blasphemed against the Lord in midst of his house.; D&C 114: 2 some among saints deny the Lord’s name.; D&C 118: 1 let men be appointed to supply place of those who are fallen.; D&C 121: 37 amen to priesthood of those who cover their sins.; JS-H 1: 19 (Isa. 29: 13 ) churches are wrong, draw near the Lord with lips, but hearts are far from him.

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Apostate

D&C 86: 3 Babylon, the apostate.

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Apostle

(see also Council ; Disciple ; James ; John ; Paul ; Peter ; Priesthood, Melchizedek ; TG Apostles ; BD Apostle )

1 Ne. 1: 10-11 Lehi(1) sees twelve in vision.; 1 Ne. 11: 29 Nephi(1) sees twelve in vision.; 1 Ne. 11: 34-36 multitudes to fight against apostles of the Lamb.; 1 Ne. 12: 9 twelve apostles shall judge twelve tribes of Israel, twelve Nephite disciples.; 1 Ne. 13: 24 twelve apostles to bear record of the Lamb.; 1 Ne. 13: 26, 39-41 record of gospel to go forth by hand of twelve apostles.; Morm. 9: 18 many mighty miracles wrought by apostles.; Ether 12: 41 prophets and apostles have written of Jesus.; Moro. 2: 2 Nephite disciples to give Holy Ghost, as do the Lord’s apostles.; D&C 1: 14 those who heed not words of prophets and apostles shall be cut off.; D&C 18: 9 Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer called with same calling as Paul the apostle.; D&C 18: 26-28 (D&C 107: 35 ) the Twelve called to declare gospel to both Gentile and Jew.; D&C 18: 27 the Twelve to be the Lord’s disciples.; D&C 18: 29 apostles ordained to baptize.; D&C 18: 32 (D&C 20: 39 ; D&C 107: 39, 58 ) apostles ordained to ordain other priesthood officers.; D&C 18: 37 the Twelve searched out by Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer.; D&C 20: 2 (D&C 21: 1 ) Joseph Smith ordained an apostle.; D&C 20: 38 apostle is an elder.; D&C 20: 40 apostles to administer sacrament.; D&C 20: 41, 43 apostles confirm baptized members.; D&C 20: 42 apostles teach and watch over the church.; D&C 20: 44 apostles take lead in meetings.; D&C 27: 12 (D&C 107: 23 ) apostles are special witnesses of Christ’s name.; D&C 27: 12 Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery ordained by Peter, James, and John.; D&C 29: 12 the Twelve from Jerusalem shall judge the righteous of house of Israel.; D&C 35: 6 apostles of old bestowed Holy Ghost by laying on of hands.; D&C 52: 9, 36 elders to preach that which prophets and apostles have written.; D&C 63: 52 apostles preached resurrection.; D&C 64: 39 false apostles and prophets to be known.; D&C 84: 63 you are mine apostles, even God’s high priests.; D&C 84: 108 apostles built up ancient church.; D&C 95: 4 apostles are to prune vineyard.; D&C 102: 30 traveling high council composed of twelve apostles.; D&C 107: 23, 33 twelve traveling councilors are called to be twelve apostles.; D&C 107: 24 quorum of apostles equal in authority to First Presidency.; D&C 107: 34 (D&C 124: 139 ) direct work of the Seventy.; D&C 107: 35 (D&C 124: 128 ) the Twelve sent out holding keys to proclaim gospel.; D&C 112: 14-32 power of priesthood given to the Twelve.; D&C 112: 21 the Twelve to send out ministers.; D&C 118 revelation of God’s will concerning the Twelve.; D&C 136: 3 Camp of Israel under direction of Twelve.; A of F 6 apostles part of Church organization.

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Apparel

(see also Clothing ; Garment ; Raiment ; TG Apparel )

Jacob 2: 13 (Alma 1: 6, 32 ; Alma 4: 6 ; Alma 5: 53 ; Alma 31: 28 ; 4 Ne. 1: 24 ; Morm. 8: 36 ) Nephites proud because of costly apparel.; Alma 1: 27 church members do not wear costly apparel.; Alma 32: 2 poor Zoramites cast out of synagogues because of coarse apparel.; Hel. 13: 28 the wicked clothe false prophets in costly apparel.; D&C 42: 40 let all thy garments be plain.; D&C 133: 46, 48 the Lord will come clothed in glorious red apparel.

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Appeal

(see also Plead ; Trial, Judicial )

Alma 37: 16 you must appeal unto the Lord.; D&C 11: 18 appeal to the Spirit.; D&C 102: 33 appeal to First Presidency in judicial proceedings.; D&C 107: 32 conditions of no appeal from decisions.; D&C 134: 11 men should appeal to civil law for redress of wrongs.

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Appear, Appearance

(see also Jesus Christ, Appearances of ; Show )

2 Ne. 4: 31 wilt thou make me shake at appearance of sin.; Mosiah 27: 11 angel appeared to Alma(2) and sons of Mosiah(2).; Alma 8: 14 angel appeared to Alma(2) on road from Ammonihah.; Alma 10: 7 angel appeared to Amulek.; Alma 21: 5 why do not angels appear unto us.; Alma 30: 53 devil appeared to Korihor in form of angel.; Hel. 12: 15 it appeareth to man that sun stands still.; Hel. 14: 3 because of lights in heavens, night shall appear as day.; Hel. 14: 25 (3 Ne. 23: 11 ) risen saints shall appear to many.; Hel. 16: 14 angels appear to wise men to fulfill scriptures.; Moro. 7: 37 it is by faith that angels appear.; D&C 128: 20 devil appeared as angel of light.; D&C 129: 6 spirit of just man can only appear in glory.; D&C 133: 36 angel has appeared to some and committed gospel to man.; JS-H 1: 30 light and personage appeared in Joseph Smith’s room.

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Appease

(see also Satisfy )

Alma 42: 15 atonement appeases demands of justice.; Hel. 11: 11 may the Lord’s anger be appeased in destruction of wicked already destroyed.

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Appendage

D&C 84: 29 offices of elder and bishop are appendages to high priesthood.; D&C 84: 30 offices of teacher and deacon are appendages to lesser priesthood.; D&C 107: 5 other authorities or offices are appendages to Melchizedek Priesthood.; D&C 107: 14 Aaronic Priesthood is appendage to the Melchizedek.

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Appendix

D&C 133 revelation designated as the Appendix.

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Apply

Mosiah 4: 2 apply the atoning blood of Christ.; Mosiah 12: 27 ye have not applied your hearts to understanding.

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Appoint

(see also Appointment ; Ordain )

2 Ne. 24: 31 none shall be alone in his appointed times.; Mosiah 2: 4 the Lord appointed just men to be teachers.; Mosiah 29: 11 let us appoint judges.; Alma 12: 27 (Alma 42: 6 ) it was appointed unto men that they must die.; Alma 40: 4-5, 7-9 time appointed for all to come forth from the dead.; Alma 40: 4-5, 10 God knows the time appointed for the resurrection.; D&C 28: 12 nothing shall be appointed unto church contrary to church covenants.; D&C 42: 48 those not appointed unto death shall be healed.; D&C 43: 3 no one to receive revelations and commandments in church except he be appointed.; D&C 84: 31 house of the Lord to be built upon consecrated spot as he has appointed.; D&C 101: 20 none other place appointed for Zion than that appointed by the Lord.; D&C 104: 11 appoint every man his stewardship.; D&C 121: 25 a time appointed for every man, according to his works.; D&C 132: 10 the Lord will not receive that which he has not appointed.; D&C 132: 11 the Lord will not appoint except by law.

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Appointment

(see also Appoint )

D&C 84: 107 those of lesser priesthood to make and fill appointments.; Abr. 1: 4 Abraham sought for appointment unto priesthood.

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Approve

(see also Accept ; Acceptable )

D&C 107: 100 he who shows himself not approved will not be counted worthy to stand.; D&C 124: 144 names to be approved at conference.

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Arabic

(see also Language )

JS-H 1: 64 characters on plates resemble Arabic.

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Archangel

(see also Angel )

D&C 29: 26 (D&C 88: 112 ; D&C 107: 54 ; D&C 128: 21 ) Michael, the archangel.

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Archeantus

Nephite military officer [c. A.D. 385]

Moro. 9: 2 falls by sword.

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Archives

D&C 127: 9 records to be put in archives of temple.

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Arise

(see also Rise )

3 Ne. 23: 11 many saints did arise.; D&C 82: 14 Zion must arise.; D&C 88: 124 arise early.; D&C 115: 5 arise and shine forth.

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Ark

(see also BD Ark ; BD Ark of the Covenant )

Ether 6: 7 Jaredite vessels were tight like ark of Noah(1).; D&C 85: 8 man who puts forth hand to steady the ark will die.; Moses 7: 43 Enoch(2) sees Noah build ark.; JS-M 1: 42 until day Noah(1) entered ark, people were eating and drinking.

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Arm

(see also Armed ; Arms ; Might ; Strength ; TG Trust Not in the Arm of Flesh )

1 Ne. 22: 10 kindreds of earth cannot be blessed unless the Lord makes bare his arm.; 2 Ne. 1: 15 I am encircled eternally in arms of the Lord’s love.; 2 Ne. 4: 34 I will not trust in arm of flesh.; 2 Ne. 8: 5 (Isa. 51: 5 ) the Lord’s arm shall judge the people, and isles shall trust on his arm.; 2 Ne. 28: 31 cursed is he who makes flesh his arm.; Jacob 6: 5 (Alma 5: 33 ) the Lord’s arm of mercy is extended.; Omni 1: 13 Nephites led by power of the Lord’s arm.; Alma 17: 37 Ammon(2) smites off Lamanites’ arm with sword.; Alma 20: 20 Ammon(2) smites arm of Lamoni’s father.; Alma 34: 16 mercy encircles the repentant in arms of safety.; Morm. 5: 11 Nephites might have been clasped in arms of Jesus.; D&C 1: 14 (D&C 90: 10 ; D&C 133: 3 ) arm of the Lord shall be revealed.; D&C 1: 19 trust not in arm of flesh.; D&C 3: 8 the Lord would have extended his arm and supported you.; D&C 6: 20 the faithful are encircled in arms of the Lord’s love.; D&C 15: 2 (D&C 16: 2 ) the Lord’s arm is over all the earth.; D&C 29: 1 arm of mercy hath atoned for sins.; D&C 35: 8 (D&C 133: 67 ) the Lord’s arm is not shortened.; D&C 45: 45, 47 the Lord’s arm to fall upon nations.; D&C 56: 1 the rebellious to know the Lord’s arm.; D&C 121: 33 as well might man stretch forth his puny arm to stop the Missouri.; D&C 133: 3 the Lord shall make bare his arm in eyes of all nations.

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Armed

(see also Arms )

1 Ne. 14: 14 saints armed with righteousness.

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Armor

(see also Helmet ; Shield )

1 Ne. 4: 19 Nephi(1) girds on Laban’s armor.; 2 Ne. 1: 23 put on armor of righteousness.; Alma 43: 21 Lamanites fear Nephite armies because of armor.; 3 Ne. 4: 7 appearance of Giddianhi’s army is terrible because of their armor.; D&C 27: 15 take upon you the Lord’s whole armor.

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Arms

(see also Weapon )

Alma 51: 13 (Alma 62: 9 ) king-men refuse to take up arms against Lamanites.; Alma 53: 11 because of oath, Ammonites do not take up arms.; Alma 53: 16 sons of Ammonites take up arms.

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Army, Armies

(see also Battle ; Soldier ; War )

1 Ne. 4: 2 (1 Ne. 17: 27 ; Hel. 8: 11 ) armies of Pharaoh drowned in Red Sea.; D&C 5: 14 (D&C 109: 73 ) church to come forth terrible as army with banners.; D&C 60: 4 God rules among armies.; D&C 88: 111-113 battle between armies of devil and Michael.; D&C 105: 26 army of Israel to become very great.; D&C 105: 31 let the Lord’s army be sanctified.

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Arouse

(see also Awake ; Prick ; Stir )

Jacob 3: 11 (Alma 32: 27 ) arouse the faculties of your souls.; Morm. 2: 24 words of Mormon(2) arouse Nephites to vigor.

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Arraign

Alma 11: 44 every soul to be arraigned before bar of Godhead to be judged.

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Arrow

(see also Bow ; Weapon )

1 Ne. 16: 23 Nephi(1) makes arrow out straight stick.

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Art

(see also Skill )

Alma 10: 15 lawyers are learned in all arts and cunning.; Hel. 12: 2 the Lord prospers his people in precious things of every kind and art.; Hel. 16: 21 wicked Nephites fear prophets work some great mystery by arts of the evil one.; Morm. 2: 10 no man could keep that which was his own, because of magic art in land.; Ether 13: 16 Coriantumr(2) studies all arts of war.

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Ascend

(see also Rise ; TG Jesus Christ, Ascension of )

2 Ne. 24: 13-14 Lucifer claims he will ascend into heaven.; Jacob 2: 35 sobbings of wives and children ascend to God against Nephites.

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Ashamed

(see also Shame )

1 Ne. 8: 25-28 those who partake of fruit are ashamed because of scoffers.; 1 Ne. 21: 23 (2 Ne. 6: 7 ; Isa. 49: 23 ) they shall not be ashamed who wait for the Lord.; 2 Ne. 6: 13 people of the Lord shall not be ashamed.; 2 Ne. 7: 7 (Isa. 50: 7 ) I know that I shall not be ashamed.; Alma 46: 21 if Nephites become ashamed to take name of Christ, the Lord shall rend them.; 3 Ne. 22: 4 fear not, for thou shalt not be ashamed.; Morm. 8: 38 why are ye ashamed to take upon you name of Christ.; D&C 42: 91 those who offend openly should be rebuked openly, that they may be ashamed.; D&C 90: 17 be not ashamed.; Moses 3: 25 (Abr. 5: 19 ) Adam and Eve were naked and were not ashamed.

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Ashes

(see also Sackcloth )

Mosiah 11: 25 except Noah’s people repent in sackcloth and ashes, the Lord will not hear prayers.; 3 Ne. 25: 3 wicked shall be ashes under feet of those who fear God.

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Ashley, Major N.

D&C 75: 17 called to journey into South.

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Ask

(see also Inquire ; Knock ; Pray ; Question ; Seek ; TG Prayer )

1 Ne. 15: 11 (Moro. 10: 4 ) if ye ask the Lord in faith, he will make things known.; 2 Ne. 4: 35 (3 Ne. 14: 7 ; 3 Ne. 18: 20 ; James 1: 5 ) God will give liberally to him that ask.; 2 Ne. 4: 35 God will give if I ask not amiss.; 2 Ne. 32: 4 if people cannot understand words of Nephi(1), it is because they ask not.; Enos 1: 15 (3 Ne. 18: 20 ; 3 Ne. 27: 29 ; Moro. 7: 26 ) whatsoever ye ask in faith ye shall receive.; Mosiah 4: 10 ask in sincerity of heart that God forgive you.; Mosiah 4: 21 (3 Ne. 18: 20 ; Moro. 7: 26 ) God grants whatsoever men ask that is right.; Hel. 10: 5 Nephi(2) would not ask what is contrary to the Lord’s will.; 3 Ne. 13: 8 the Father knows what men need before they ask.; 3 Ne. 14: 7 (3 Ne. 18: 20 ) ask, and it shall be given.; 3 Ne. 14: 8 every one who asketh receives.; 3 Ne. 17: 3 (3 Ne. 18: 20 ; 3 Ne. 27: 28 ; Morm. 9: 21 ; Moro. 7: 26 ) ask the Father in Christ’s name.; Morm. 9: 28 ask not that ye may consume it on your lusts, but ask with firmness unshaken that ye will yield to no temptation.; Moro. 10: 4 ask God if these things are true.; D&C 4: 7 (D&C 6: 5 ; D&C 8: 1 ; D&C 11: 5 ; D&C 12: 5 ; D&C 14: 5 ; D&C 29: 6 ; D&C 42: 3, 61 ; D&C 49: 26 ; D&C 66: 9 ; D&C 75: 27 ; D&C 88: 63 ; D&C 101: 27 ; D&C 103: 35 ) ask and ye shall receive.; D&C 8: 9 ask and receive knowledge.; D&C 8: 10 (D&C 18: 18 ) ask in faith.; D&C 8: 10 do not ask for that which you ought not.; D&C 8: 11 ask that you may know mysteries of God.; D&C 9: 7 you took no thought save to ask the Lord.; D&C 9: 8 study, then ask.; D&C 10: 21 because of corrupt hearts men do not ask the Lord.; D&C 14: 8 (D&C 18: 18 ) ask the Father in Christ’s name.; D&C 18: 18 ask and you shall have Holy Ghost.; D&C 42: 56 ask and scriptures will be given.; D&C 42: 61-62 if thou shalt ask, thou shalt receive revelation.; D&C 42: 68 (D&C 46: 7 ; James 1: 5 ) he who lacks wisdom should ask the Lord, who gives liberally.; D&C 46: 7 ye are commanded in all things to ask of God.; D&C 46: 28 he who asketh in Spirit will receive in Spirit.; D&C 46: 30 he who asketh in Spirit asketh according to will of God.; D&C 50: 29 if purified, whatever ye ask in the Lord’s name will be done.; D&C 50: 30 it will be given what to ask.; D&C 88: 65 do not ask for things not expedient.; D&C 132: 40 ask what ye will, and it shall be given.; Moses 6: 52 (Moses 7: 59 ) ask all things in name of the Son.; Moses 7: 50 Enoch(2) asks the lord to have mercy on Noah(1) and his seed.; JS-H 1: 11, 26 (James 1: 5 ) if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God.

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Asleep

(see also Sleep ; Watch, Watchful )

D&C 35: 21 the elect to hear the Lord’s voice and not be asleep.; D&C 86: 3 after apostles have fallen asleep, Satan sows tares.; D&C 101: 53 ye should not fall asleep, lest enemy come upon you.

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Aspire

(see also Ambition )

D&C 121: 35 few are chosen, because they aspire to honors of men.; D&C 124: 84 Almon Babbitt aspireth to establish his counsel instead of Presidency’s.

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Ass

(see also Animal )

1 Ne. 18: 25 Nephites find ass in wilderness.; Mosiah 5: 14 doth a man take neighbor’s ass and keep him.; Mosiah 12: 5 (Mosiah 21: 3 ) people of Noah(3) shall be driven like dumb ass.; Ether 9: 19 Jaredites have asses.

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Assemble

(see also Church of God ; Conference ; Congregation ; Meet, Meeting ; Solemn Assembly ; Worship )

Mosiah 18: 25 one day in week set apart for people to assemble to be taught and to worship.; Mosiah 25: 21 Nephites assemble in different bodies, called churches.; Alma 6: 5 none are deprived of privilege of assembling to hear God’s word.; Alma 15: 17 Nephites in Sidom assemble in sanctuaries to worship.; D&C 37: 3 (D&C 39: 15 ) church commanded to assemble at the Ohio.; D&C 41: 2 elders commanded to assemble to agree on word.; D&C 43: 8 when assembled together, church to instruct one another.; D&C 49: 25 Zion to assemble before the Lord’s coming.; D&C 52: 42 faithful to assemble in Missouri.; D&C 59: 9-13 go to house of prayer on the Lord’s holy day.; D&C 62: 4 (D&C 63: 24, 36 ) elders to assemble in land of Zion.; D&C 138: 16, 38, 49 the dead assemble awaiting the Son’s advent.

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Assyria

Country in western Asia

(see also Assyrian ; BD Assyria and Babylonia )

2 Ne. 17: 17 (Isa. 7: 17 ) king of Assyria attacks Judah.; 2 Ne. 17: 18 (Isa. 7: 18 ) the Lord to hiss for bee in land of Assyria.; 2 Ne. 17: 20 (Isa. 7: 20 ) king of Assyria brings terror.; 2 Ne. 18: 4 (Isa. 8: 4 ) riches of Damascus and spoils of Samaria to be taken before king of Assyria.; 2 Ne. 18: 7 (Isa. 8: 7 ) king of Assyria and his glory shall come up over his channels.; 2 Ne. 20: 12 (Isa. 10: 12 ) the Lord will punish fruit of stout heart of king of Assyria.; 2 Ne. 21: 11, 16 (Isa. 11: 11, 16 ) the Lord to recover his people from Assyria.

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Assyrian

Native of Assyria

(see also Assyria ; BD Assyria )

2 Ne. 20: 5 (Isa. 10: 5 ) o Assyrian, rod of the Lord’s anger.; 2 Ne. 20: 24 (Isa. 10: 24 ) people in Zion not to be afraid of Assyrian.; 2 Ne. 24: 25 (Isa. 14: 25 ) the Lord will tread Assyrian under foot.

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Astray

(see also Apostasy ; Err ; Lose, Lost ; Wander )

2 Ne. 12: 5 house of Jacob have all gone astray.; 2 Ne. 28: 14 false churches have all gone astray.; Mosiah 14: 6 (Isa. 53: 6 ) all we, like sheep, have gone astray.; Mosiah 27: 10 Alma(2) seeks to lead astray the Lord’s people.; Alma 5: 37 unrighteous have gone astray, as sheep having no shepherd.; Alma 13: 17 Melchizedek’s people had all gone astray.; Alma 30: 53 devil tells Korihor people have gone astray after unknown God.; Alma 41: 1 some have gone far astray because of wresting the scriptures.; Moses 6: 28 since creation, men have gone astray.

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Astronomy

(see also Moon ; Star ; Sun ; World )

Alma 30: 44 motion of earth and planets in regular form witness Supreme Creator.; Hel. 12: 15 earth moves, not sun.; Alma 14: 5 (3 Ne. 1: 21 ) new star to arise as sign of Christ’s birth.; D&C 88: 37 no space in which there is no kingdom.; D&C 130: 7 angels reside in presence of God, on globe like sea of glass and fire.; Moses 1: 33 the Lord has created worlds without number.; Moses 7: 30 the Lord’s creations cannot be numbered.; Abr. 1: 31 records of the fathers contain knowledge of creation, planets, stars.; Abr. 3: 3, 9 Kolob, nearest to God, governs all planets in order of earth.; Abr. 3: 4 one revolution of Kolob is day unto the Lord, thousand years.

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Ate

(see Eat )

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Athirst

(see also Thirst, Thirsty )

Alma 1: 30 Nephites do not send away those who are athirst.; Alma 4: 12 some church members turn backs on those who are athirst.; D&C 84: 80 those who preach gospel faithfully shall not go athirst.

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Atone, Atonement

(see Jesus Christ, Atonement through )

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Attain

(see also Obtain )

D&C 130: 18 whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life will rise with us.; D&C 132: 21 except ye abide the Lord’s law ye cannot attain celestial glory.

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Author

(see also Founder )

Hel. 6: 30 Satan is author of all sin.; Hel. 8: 28 author of secret band is Gadianton and the evil one.; Moro. 6: 4 Christ is author and finisher of members’ faith.

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Authorities

(see also Authority ; Officer )

D&C 102: 32 decisions of the Twelve can be questioned only by general authorities.; D&C 107: 5 all authorities in church other than Melchizedek Priesthood are appendages to it.; D&C 107: 32 appeal may be brought to quorums which constitute spiritual authorities of church.; D&C 124: 5 kings and authorities to be appealed to.; D&C 124: 118 hearken unto authorities called to lay foundation of Zion.

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Authority

(see also Calling ; Dominion ; Office ; Ordain ; Ordinance ; Power ; Priesthood ; Reign ; Rule ; Scepter ; TG Authority )

1 Ne. 10: 22 Holy Ghost gives authority to speak.; 2 Ne. 1: 25 brothers of Nephi(1) accuse him of seeking authority.; Mosiah 13: 6 Abinadi speaks with authority from God.; Mosiah 18: 13 Alma(1) baptizes, having authority from God.; Mosiah 21: 33 none in Limhi’s land have authority to baptize.; Mosiah 23: 17 none receive authority to teach except by Alma(1) from God.; Mosiah 26: 8 (Alma 5: 3 ) Alma(2) has authority over church.; Alma 9: 6 who is God that sendeth no more authority than one man among this people.; Alma 17: 3 sons of Mosiah(2) teach with authority of God.; Alma 25: 5 Amulon’s followers usurp authority over Lamanites.; Alma 30: 23 Korihor accuses ancient priests of usurping authority.; Hel. 5: 18 Nephi(2) and Lehi(4) preach to Lamanites with great authority.; Hel. 7: 4 Gadianton robbers usurp authority.; Hel. 11: 18 (3 Ne. 7: 17 ) Nephi(2) a man of God, having great authority from God.; 3 Ne. 6: 15 Satan tempts people to seek power and authority.; 3 Ne. 11: 25 (3 Ne. 12: 1 ) baptism performed by authority of Christ.; Moro. 8: 16 Moroni(2) preaches with boldness, having authority from God.; D&C 1: 6 this is mine authority and authority of my servants.; D&C 20: 2 Joseph Smith called of God.; D&C 20: 63-64 license permitting elder to perform duty.; D&C 25: 3 Emma Smith called by the Lord.; D&C 27: 8 Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery called and ordained, even as Aaron.; D&C 28: 2 (D&C 43: 2-7 ) no one to receive commandments and revelation for church except one appointed.; D&C 28: 3 declare the commandments with authority.; D&C 28: 5 Oliver Cowdery to write by way of wisdom, not commandment.; D&C 42: 11 no one to preach gospel unless ordained by someone who has authority.; D&C 63: 62 many use name of the Lord in vain, having not authority.; D&C 68: 8 elders to preach gospel, acting in authority.; D&C 68: 20 descendant of Aaron(1) not authorized unless designated and ordained by Presidency.; D&C 76: 25 angel who was in authority rebelled.; D&C 84: 21 power of godliness not manifest without authority.; D&C 107: 8, 18-19 Melchizedek Priesthood has authority to administer in spiritual things.; D&C 107: 20 authority of Aaronic Priesthood is to administer in outward ordinances.; D&C 112: 21 the Twelve are duly recommended and authorized.; D&C 113: 8 put on authority of priesthood.; D&C 121: 39 unrighteous dominion practiced by those who get a little authority.; D&C 122: 2 pure in heart shall seek authority.; D&C 124: 128 the Twelve hold keys to open up authority of kingdom.; D&C 128: 9 what is done by divine authority becomes law.; D&C 134: 10 religious society has authority to deal with men for fellowship.; D&C 138: 26 truth proclaimed in great power and authority.; D&C 138: 30 Lord appointed messengers clothed with power and authority.; A of F 5 man must be called of God by those in authority.

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Avail

(see also Profit )

Mosiah 3: 15 law of Moses availeth nothing except through Christ’s atonement.; Alma 34: 28 without charity toward the needy, prayer availeth nothing.; Moro. 8: 22 baptism availeth nothing unto him who is under no condemnation.

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Avenge

(see also Revenge ; Vengeance )

Alma 54: 16 Ammoron threatens to avenge his brother’s blood on Nephites.; Alma 61: 6 Nephites flock to army to avenge their wrongs.; Morm. 3: 9 Nephites swear to avenge them, selves of brethren’s blood.; Morm. 8: 41 God will avengeth saints’ blood upon the wicked.; Ether 8: 22 the Lord will not suffer saints’ blood to cry for vengeance without avenging them.; Ether 14: 24 Shiz swears to avenge himself upon Coriantumr(2) of his brother’s blood.; D&C 87: 7 blood of saints to be avenged.; D&C 98: 45 the Lord will avenge thee of thine enemy an hundredfold.; D&C 101: 58 (D&C 103: 25 ) avenge me of mine enemies.; D&C 121: 5 with thy sword, avenge us of our wrongs.; Moses 5: 48 Cain shall be avenged sevenfold.

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Avoid

D&C 107: 4 avoid too frequent repetition of the Lord’s name.

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Awake, Awaken

(see also Arouse ; Consciousness ; Rise )

2 Ne. 4: 28 awake, my soul.; 2 Ne. 9: 47 expedient that I should awake you to awful reality of these things.; 2 Ne. 27: 3 those who oppose Zion shall be as hungry man who awaketh from dream of eating and soul is empty.; Jacob 3: 11 shake yourselves that ye may awake from slumbers of death.; Mosiah 2: 38 divine justice awakens the unrepentant to sense of guilt.; Mosiah 2: 40 awake to remembrance of awful situation of those fallen into transgression.; Mosiah 4: 5 God’s goodness awakened man to sense of his own nothingness.; Alma 4: 3 Nephites are awakened to remembrance of duty by afflictions.; Alma 5: 7 church members awakened unto God.; Alma 7: 22 Alma(2) teaches that he might awaken people to sense of duty to God.; Alma 32: 27 Alma(2) warns people to awake.; Morm. 9: 13 all men shall be awakened from endless sleep by power of God.; Ether 8: 24 when they see secret combinations come among them, Gentiles are to awake to sense of awful situation.; D&C 29: 26 all the dead shall awake.; D&C 124: 11 awake, O kings of earth.

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Awkwardness

Ether 12: 24 Nephites can write but little because of awkwardness of hands.

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Ax

Enos 1: 20 (Morm. 6: 9 ) Lamanites have skill with ax.; Alma 5: 52 ax is laid at root of tree.