What vision guides nephis choice of isaiah chapters. Ammon finds the land of lehinephi, where limhi is kinglimhis people are in bondage to the lamaniteslimhi recounts their historya prophet abinadi had testified that christ is the god and father of all thingsthose who sow filthiness reap the whirlwind, and those who put their trust in the lord will be delivered. Nov 06, 2016 the book of mormon provides conclusive evidence that the book of isaiah, including both the earlier part and the later portions in dispute by biblical scholars, was written before 600 b. Some 58 are paraphrased and 11 others are variants and or paraphrases. The first shows which isaiah chapters are quoted in the book of mormon including their order and location in the book of mormon as well as a summary of each quoted chapter to encourage speculation as to why the writers of the book of mormon would have wanted to include that particular chapter in their record. Isaiah 53, mosiah 14, and the book of mormon book of mormon.
Isaiah variants in the book of mormon, in isaiah and the prophets. Book of mormon prophets taught from the brass plate records, not only from chapters 9, which are usually assigned by scholars to the prophet isaiah of the eighth century b. The result is that we can view the book of isaiah regarding how individuals in the book of mormon quote from it. In at least thirtyeight passages in the book of mormon, a prophetwriter restates or alludes directly to the remnant prophecy as a way of invoking the abrahamic covenant. Nearly a third of the chapters from isaiah had already been recorded in the book of mormon. Deuteroisaiah and the book of mormon for thus it is. In this post, ill be able to cover not only the last three chapters of second isaiah that get serious treatment in the book of mormon that is, isaiah 5254, ill be able to provide brief notes on the remainder of isaiah as it appears in the book of. The extensive use of isaiah poses several problems. Joseph smiths interpretation of isaiah in the book of mormon. Why are chapters 12 24 in 2 nephi in the book of mormon. Come follow me, 2 nephi 1125 feb 17feb 23 teaching with power. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah religious. Come follow me, 2 nephi 2630 feb 24mar 1 teaching with power. In which section of the book of mormon chapters does he give us these keys.
Isaiah variants in the book of mormon religious studies center. Of the 478 verses in the book of mormon quoted from the book of isaiah, 201 agree with the king james reading while 207 show variations. Throughout the period of disruption and migrations, ephraim, the northern kingdom, was able to maintain some identity until the final deportation. If all isaiahs quotations from the book of mormon were moved into one place and called the book of isaiah, it would be the fourth largest book in the book of mormon. As we start our study of the book of mormon this year in come, follow me we will soon be faced with those pesky isaiah chapters. Insights into patterns of isaiah in the book of mormon. The last full chapters of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon, isaiah 52 and 54, are quoted by the savior himself in 3 nephi 16, 20, and 22 and are preceded by a lengthy and detailed commentary beginning in 3. I compiled this table using a variety of online sources. Isaiah 7 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Jacob, as the newly installed high priest, gave a speech to the nephites 2 nephi 610 and quoted extensively from isaiah 4952. The book of mormon provides conclusive evidence that the book of isaiah, including both the earlier part and the later portions in dispute by biblical scholars, was written before 600 b. Feb 18, 2004 two large blocks of these writings chapters 214 and 4854 are scattered among four book of mormon books 1 nephi, 2 nephi, mosiah, and 3 nephi.
Isaiah chapters 7 to 12 free bible commentary in easy english. The last prophet in the book of mormon, moroni, wrote the following in the middle of a list of admonitions to his modern readers. However, the book of mormon contains a greater fullness of the purposes of mortality, and what god intends for each of his children. They might even help to make isaiah a bit of a pleasure to read. This page provides, for your reference, an outline of isaiah chapters 5 to 8. The book of mormon contains extensive quotes from isaiah some twentytwo chapters of the prophet are found in the book, in many cases quoted verbatim from the king james version. For many readers of the book of mormon, the isaiah passages quoted in 1 and 2. Ephraim and syria wage war against judahchrist will be born of a virgincompare 2 nephi 17. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book. Isaiah testifies of jesus christ so much and there are so many parallels we can draw.
However, i feel that the book of mormon can not only withstand the challenge, but the issue can actually be used to illuminate the nature of isaiah and shed light on why this is such a profound book. It is also significant that the chapters of isaiah actually quoted in the book of mormon chapters 214 and 4854 are those which modern scholars widely agree correspond closely to the original isaiah collection and therefore would have been the most likely to have existed in lehis day ibid. The 1981 book of mormon institute manual discusses his ministry. We can put this main section of the book of isaiah into 6 smaller sections. The contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the book of mormon as latterday scripture supplemental to the bible. Reading 2 nephi means encountering a lot of isaiah, and jacobs speech is no exception. In 1612 an edition of the kjv used italics for these words, and this became part of all standard editions of the kjv from that time. Isaiah passages listed by isaiah reference book of. Isaiahs writings were included in the brass plates, a volume of scripture engraved on metal that was in the possession. About onethird of isaiahs sixtysix chapters are found in the book of mormon. While the last 27 chapters of isaiah focus on comfort and the coming of the messiah, bearing a likeness to the themes of the 27 new testament books. Sinful israel will be scattered, but when they repent god will gather them again. While abinadi and others in antiquity interpreted isaiahs suffering servant messianically, the hebrew text.
The book of mormon teaches that little children are not capable of sin because they do not have a sinful nature moroni 8. However, we have worked the last two years to help readers better understand those chapters and hope you will find our posts helpful as you uncover what isaiah intended. Come follow me, 2 nephi 33 mar 2mar 8 teaching with power. Spencer is a young scholar who is doing exciting stuff on the book of mormon from a theological perspective. A helpful listing is found in legrande daviess chart of isaiah citations in the book of mormon, in daniel h. The first twelve chapters of isaiah tell us about isaiahs purpose in writing the book and his calling to be a prophet. Students of the book of mormon bm have recognized the problem of having explicit and lengthy quotations of isaiah chapters 4055 since at least the days of b.
David rolph seely, nephis use of isaiah 214 in 2 nephi 1230 in isaiah in the book of mormon, ed. I suspect the actual percentage will be somewhat lower due to the presence of all of the isaiah chapters in the book of mormon, but that is the number i am at so far. It is to the variants that we will give our attention here. Ten keys to understanding isaiah church of jesus christ. Two factors led to my study of the isaiah variants in the book of mormon. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22 chapter 23 chapter 24 chapter 25 chapter 26 chapter 27 chapter. Next to the book of mormon references in this chart are corresponding references in the book of isaiah. What variants are there in the book of mormons isaiah text. Two large blocks of these writings chapters 214 and 4854 are scattered among four book of mormon books 1 nephi, 2 nephi, mosiah, and 3 nephi. The table below shows in a general way how much attention smith gave the italicized words. Next, if its in the book of mormon read it a third time, then read an alternate translation. Lets study and teach come, follow me 2 nephi 1125 we.
What variants are there in the book of mormons isaiah. These arent the places where one goes looking for variants. Nephis keys to understanding the isaiah chapters meridian. The isaiah sections are not simple filler, but an integral part of nephis, jacobs, abinadis, and christs discourses, which all serve to fulfill the book of mormon s. Isaiah looks into the future and sees the destruction of a series of nations and peoples, and in each case he cites pride as the cause of their. Feb 04, 2016 and so its clear that isaiah 53 and 54 receive pretty light treatment in the book of mormonthis despite the heavy theological lifting these chapters do in their applications in the text. A dynamic, interactive, webfriendly presentation of the book of mormon. Understanding the abrahamic covenant through the book of mormon. For, interspersed in the narrative, are chapters reciting the prophecies of the old. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Understanding isaiah in the book of mormon thus presumes an understanding of the terms house of israel, covenant, and gentile, which predominate in the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon and do not occur elsewhere in the book. The daughter of zion is a motif from the old testament that finds new, powerful meaning in the book of mormons isaiah chapters. Nephis commentary on isaiah 4849 in 1 nephi 19 and 22 is entirely consistent with his fathers teachings, which nephi gave us earlier in chapters 10 and 15. Quoted in the book of mormon are nearly all of isaiah chapters 214, 29, and 4854.
This chart lists book of mormon passages that quote or paraphrase the words of isaiah, which held great meaning for the nephites and also apply to us today. May 27, 2019 the last prophet in the book of mormon, moroni, wrote the following in the middle of a list of admonitions to his modern readers. Isaiah in the book of mormon cheatsheet 1 chapters of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon the book of 1 nephi the book of 2 nephi 2 nephi 7 isaiah 48. Jul 25, 2019 it is also significant that the chapters of isaiah actually quoted in the book of mormon chapters 214 and 4854 are those which modern scholars widely agree correspond closely to the original isaiah collection and therefore would have been the most likely to have existed in lehis day ibid. The book of mormon includes 21 chapters from isaiah, quoted either in whole or in part, and includes inspired interpretations and commentary by the ancient prophets whose writings collectively comprise the book of mormon. But, scattered throughout the book of mormon, are other quotes, one or two verses at a time, some from the same isaiah chapters as the blocks bolded italics, some from other chapters, and some that are not direct quotes, but paraphrased verses from isaiah these are marked with an asterisk. There is definitely a reason nephi and jacob quote him so much. A complete identification of all chapters and verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon along with an analysis of each. The direct quotations listed in this chart come from three parts of isaiah, namely, chapters 214, 29, and 4855. Original spelling and grammar from both the kjv and the book of mormon have been maintained. We can put this main section of the book of isaiah into. You may be hesitant to study come, follow me 2 nephi 1125 we rejoice in christ february 1723 due to all the isaiah chapters.
The writings of isaiah in the book of mormon search isaiah. A third of isaiah is quoted 2166 chapters and 4331292 verses. The traditional problem here is that deuteroisaiah chapters 4055 are usually considered to be written fa. Come follow me 2 nephi 15 feb 3feb 9, 2020 teaching with power. I assume you realized these chapters contain 12 isaiah chapters isaiah 214 with some slight modifications.
Churches will be built up not unto the lord and will content with one another. Since joseph had already translated the book of mormon and that isaiah chapter 50 was in the book of mormon joseph appears to have told sidney to use the book of mormon 2 nephi 7 as a guide for jst isaiah 50. Studies in religion and reception, titled, isaiah 52 in the book of mormon. Several parts of the book of mormon are highly influenced by the text of deuteroisaiah. You may have noticed that most of the isaiah chapters in the book of mormon are the first chapters and last chapters of isaiah in the old testament dealing with the initial scattering of israel, and the latterday gathering of israel. The second part of isaiah part of protoisaiah and most of deuteroisaiahthe latter of which includes chapters 4055 or so is much more revved up and eager to see some carnage. Jacob explained that nephi specifically asked him to preach on these passages from isaiah 2 nephi 6. They predict and lament the eventual fall of jerusalem. Nov 18, 2017 the result is that we can view the book of isaiah regarding how individuals in the book of mormon quote from it. The old and new testament both have much to teach about gods covenants and love for his children. Nephis a good guide, although we all need to read nephi more carefully too. Nov 21, 2016 nephi is known for quoting isaiah frequently, so one might wonder why he chose the particular isaiah chapters he did. Isaiah variants in the book of mormon religious studies.
The book of mormon is the best place to learn about the plan of salvation. Jan 25, 2020 chapters of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon. Why is isaiah quoted so much in the book of mormon. In chapter 7, one of the kingdoms wicked kings, pekah has made a pact with the king of. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of.
That the book of mormon quotes from isaiah is not a problem, except that joseph smiths 1830 translation reads nearly verbatim to the 1611 king james translation. The scope of this paper does not allow a detailed explication of the isaiah chapters in the book of mormon. The last full chapters of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon, isaiah 52 and 54, are quoted by the. Understanding the abrahamic covenant through the book of. Mar 06, 2017 several parts of the book of mormon are highly influenced by the text of deuteroisaiah. So when isaiah in the book of mormon speaks of the house of israel, theyre either coming or going. The book of mormon contradicts the bible and was actually a work of fiction written by joseph. The first 39 chapters of isaiah contain strong themes of gods judgment, resembling the 39 old testament books.
The complete outline of isaiah is spread over several lessons. What is the meaning of out of zion shall go forth the law. The following chart shows where these twenty one isaiah chapters are found in the book of mormon. Theres much more we can do to bring isaiah down to earth. Isaiah chapters 7 to 12 free bible commentary in easy.
Isaiah outline, analysis, and summary chapters 5,6,7, and 8. Wrights article is essentially a critique of my rather. The new testament quotes isaiah 66 times, surpassed only by the psalms. The main nephite prophets who quoted isaiah were nephi, jacob, and abinadi. A commandment i give unto you that ye search these things diligently. On the selection of the isaiah passages in the book of mormon, in isaiah in the book of mormon, 73, 86. This renders as untenable the hypothesis that other authors wrote the later chapters at the time of the jews return from exile in babylon. But these suggestions might help make isaiah feel a little less a barrier your next time through the book of mormon. May 14, 2014 discussions on the book of mormon jacob. Nov 05, 2016 the book of mormon includes 21 chapters from isaiah, quoted either in whole or in part, and includes inspired interpretations and commentary by the ancient prophets whose writings collectively comprise the book of mormon.
Though there are potentially several ways to answer this question, one that may help readers better grasp the isaiah chapters in the book of mormon is what lds scholar john w. The traditional problem here is that deuteroisaiah chapters 4055 are usually considered to be written fairly late usually dated to during the exile in babylon. However, we have worked the last two years to help readers better understand those chapters and hope you will find our posts helpful as you uncover what isaiah intended us to. Assyria, edom, ephraim, babylonia, moabyou name it, its getting the snacktime cabbage patch kid. With the destruction of the nephites at the forefront of nephis mind, he prophecies of a day when the words of the book of mormon will bring salvation and redemption to the remnant of his seed, as embodied by the daughter of zion.
Plagiarism the book of mormon narrative says that the jews who left jerusalem for the new world had with them the scriptures written up until that point 600 b. Is it before or after the isaiah chapters 2 nephi 1224. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. Posts about 2 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes. As we can see, the first 33 chapters of isaiah are dominated by nephi. Comparison with the king james bible in english shows that there are. Kjv isaiah in the book of mormon why the lds church is. May 21, 2016 students of the book of mormon bm have recognized the problem of having explicit and lengthy quotations of isaiah chapters 4055 since at least the days of b.
Kjv in the book of mormon case closed kma book of mormon. The book of mormon claims to be a perfect translation because joseph smith supposedly used the crystal glasses the get the perfect wordforword translation, yet there have been over 4,000 changes in the book of mormon since the first edition came out. He is most focused on the chapters that related to gileadis themes of ruin, rebellion, punishment, humiliation, and disloyalty. Words of mormon step by step through the book of mormon. Nation after nation receives prophecies of gloom and doom. However, isaiah is one of the main writers in the small plates. In response to this commandment, this articles chief purpose and contribution to existing isaiah scholarship is to show how the main doctrines and purposes of the book of mormon, found on the title page and in the writings of book of mormon prophets, mirror and follow the central focus of the isaiah chapters.