Concepts

560 entities — 1,764 unified descriptions.

concept_sin

• Appearances: 68 times in 9 Books
• Surface Forms: sins · iniquity · sin · iniquities · sins of the world
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, ether, helaman, mormon, moroni, mosiah
• Description: Sin in the Book of Mormon is the transgression of God’s commandments and a departure from the path of Christ, often associated with iniquity and evil. It is the cause of spiritual fall and requires repentance and atonement.

concept_word_of_god

• Appearances: 68 times in 11 Books
• Surface Forms: word of God · word · the word of God · the word · my word
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, 4_nephi, alma, ether, helaman, jacob, moroni, mosiah, words_of_mormon
• Description: The word of God is the divine revelation and teaching declared by God to His prophets and communicated to the people. It is also depicted as a spiritual power that guides to faith in Christ and leads to eternal life.

concept_faith

• Appearances: 44 times in 10 Books
• Surface Forms: faith · their faith
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, enos, ether, helaman, jacob, moroni, mosiah
• Description: Faith in the Book of Mormon is trust in God and His promises, often associated with hope, action, and obedience. It appears as a spiritual force that enables individuals and nations to receive miracles and salvation.

concept_commandments

• Appearances: 29 times in 10 Books
• Surface Forms: commandments · commandments of God · my commandments · commandments of the Lord
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, enos, helaman, jarom, moroni, mosiah, omni
• Description: The commandments are God’s orders and teachings that He asks His people to keep. In the Book of Mormon, the commandments are associated with covenant, obedience, and blessings or judgment.

concept_law

• Appearances: 27 times in 6 Books
• Surface Forms: law · the law · my law · laws · their law
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, helaman, moroni, mosiah
• Description: The law refers to the divine principle or commandment that guides God’s people, which may be religious, moral, or civil depending on the context. In the Book of Mormon, there is often a comparison between “the law of the Lord” and “the law of Moses” and human laws.

concept_salvation

• Appearances: 27 times in 7 Books
• Surface Forms: salvation · saved · my salvation · everlasting salvation
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, alma, helaman, mormon, moroni, mosiah
• Description: Salvation is the spiritual deliverance granted by God through Jesus Christ, encompassing forgiveness and eternal life. In the Book of Mormon, it is linked to faith, repentance, obedience, and holding fast to Christ.

concept_kingdom_of_god

• Appearances: 26 times in 10 Books
• Surface Forms: kingdom of God · the kingdom of God · kingdom · his kingdom
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, 4_nephi, alma, ether, jacob, mormon, moroni, mosiah
• Description: The kingdom of God is God’s sovereignty and spiritual rule over believers, sometimes understood as the community of saints or the Church of Christ. In the Book of Mormon, it is contrasted with the kingdom of evil or the kingdom of the world and is associated with righteousness and submission to God.

concept_law_of_moses

• Appearances: 26 times in 9 Books
• Surface Forms: law of Moses · the law of Moses
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, 4_nephi, alma, ether, helaman, jacob, jarom, mosiah
• Description: The law of Moses is the law given to ancient Israel, including the commandments, sacrifices, and rituals. In the Book of Mormon, it is taught as a precursor to Christ and that its fulfillment ended with Him.

concept_kingdom

• Appearances: 25 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: kingdom · the kingdom · kingdoms · king · his kingdom
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, ether, mosiah
• Description: The kingdom refers to a reign or dominion, which may signify a human kingdom or divine authority depending on the context. In the Book of Mormon, it is also used to denote political power or the kingdom of God.

concept_covenant

• Appearances: 23 times in 7 Books
• Surface Forms: covenant · covenants · my covenant · the covenant · my covenants
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, helaman, moroni, mosiah
• Description: A covenant is a sacred agreement between God and His people in which He promises blessings in exchange for obedience and faith. In the Book of Mormon, it is associated with the Lord’s covenant with the house of Israel and the specific promises of salvation and return.

concept_judgment_seat

• Appearances: 22 times in 6 Books
• Surface Forms: judgment-seat · judgment seat · judgment-seat of Christ
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, helaman, mormon, moroni
• Description: The judgment seat is the place of divine judgment where humans stand accountable for their deeds. It is linked in the Book of Mormon to Christ’s judgment on the last day.

concept_soul

• Appearances: 20 times in 6 Books
• Surface Forms: souls · soul · my soul · thy soul
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, enos, moroni, mosiah
• Description: The soul is the inner essence of a person that retains identity and accountability before God, mentioned alongside the body in the context of resurrection and salvation. In the Book of Mormon, the soul is addressed as capable of joy or perdition.

concept_baptism

• Appearances: 18 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: baptism · baptized · baptized with water · baptized unto repentance · waters of baptism
• Books: 1-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, helaman, moroni
• Description: Baptism in the Book of Mormon is a covenantal rite of entry into God’s covenant, performed with water as a sign of repentance and faith in Christ. It is also presented as a baptism of repentance and preparation to receive the Holy Ghost.

concept_earth

• Appearances: 18 times in 7 Books
• Surface Forms: earth · the earth
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, ether, helaman, mormon, mosiah
• Description: The earth in the Book of Mormon is the physical creation inhabited by humans, sometimes presented as the stage for God’s plan and the events of redemptive history. It is also used to denote the promised land or the material world in general.

concept_repentance

• Appearances: 18 times in 6 Books
• Surface Forms: repentance · repent · repented
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, helaman, mormon, moroni, mosiah
• Description: Repentance is the return to God by forsaking sin and changing heart and behavior. In the Book of Mormon, it is considered a prerequisite for forgiveness, salvation, and returning to covenant with God.

concept_righteousness

• Appearances: 18 times in 8 Books
• Surface Forms: righteousness · fountain of all righteousness
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, ether, helaman, moroni, mosiah
• Description: Righteousness is uprightness before God and living according to His commandments. It is sometimes depicted as a divine source or as a quality associated with the way of Christ and holiness.

concept_hell

• Appearances: 16 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: hell · Hell
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, jacob
• Description: Hell in the Book of Mormon is a state of punishment and separation from God for the wicked after death or in judgment. It is also used to denote “the pit” or the final fate of those who refuse to repent.

concept_world

• Appearances: 16 times in 7 Books
• Surface Forms: the world · world
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, ether, jacob, mosiah
• Description: The world in the Book of Mormon often refers to humanity and their fallen system and values that oppose God, not just the physical earth. It is sometimes contrasted between “the world” and the kingdom of God or the way of Christ.

concept_children

• Appearances: 15 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: children · sons · daughters
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, ether, moroni, mosiah
• Description: Children, mentioned in the Book of Mormon, denote offspring and family, as well as spiritual innocence. They are often associated with divine blessing and parental responsibility towards their children.

concept_bondage

• Appearances: 14 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: bondage · yoke of bondage
• Books: 2-nephi, alma, mosiah
• Description: Bondage or slavery denotes the forced subjugation of a people or individual under unjust authority in the Book of Mormon. It is also used metaphorically to describe bondage to sin.

concept_eternal_life

• Appearances: 13 times in 7 Books
• Surface Forms: eternal life
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, enos, helaman, jacob, mosiah
• Description: Eternal life, the ultimate goal of salvation in the Book of Mormon, means life with God through Christ. It is associated with faith, repentance, and obedience to the commandments.

concept_justice

• Appearances: 13 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: justice · his justice
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, jacob, mosiah
• Description: Divine justice, the principle of God’s righteous judgment that rewards good and punishes evil. In the Book of Mormon, it is balanced with mercy through the atonement of Christ.

concept_kingship

• Appearances: 13 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: king · kings · a king and a ruler · kingdom · reign of the kings
• Books: 2-nephi, alma, jacob, mosiah
• Description: Kingship or royalty refers to the system of governance by kings that appears in the history of the Nephites and Lamanites. It is also used to denote kingship, authority, and political and religious sovereignty.

concept_liberty

• Appearances: 13 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: liberty · standard of liberty · liberty of the people
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, helaman, mosiah
• Description: Liberty in the Book of Mormon is a state of freedom from oppression and persecution, also appearing as a religious-political slogan like “the standard of liberty” to defend the rights of the people. It is often associated with obedience to the Lord and protecting the community from tyranny.

concept_riches

• Appearances: 13 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: riches
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, helaman, jacob
• Description: Riches refer to material wealth and possessions that are often mentioned as a spiritual test in the Book of Mormon. There is a warning against attachment to them as they may lead to pride and neglect of the poor.

concept_seed

• Appearances: 12 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: seed · my seed · his seed
• Books: 1-nephi, alma, helaman, jacob, mosiah
• Description: Seed refers to descendants or offspring, used in the Book of Mormon to signify the continuation of covenant through generations. It is often associated with God’s promise to Abraham and Jacob and the destinies of the Nephite and Lamanite peoples.

concept_atonement

• Appearances: 11 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: atonement · the atonement
• Books: 2-nephi, alma, jacob, mosiah
• Description: Atonement is the redemptive act of Christ that achieves deliverance from sin and death, making repentance and reconciliation with God possible. It is one of the deepest teachings of the Book of Mormon about salvation through Jesus Christ.

concept_commandments_of_god

• Appearances: 11 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: commandments of God · the commandments of God
• Books: 2-nephi, alma, mosiah
• Description: The commandments of God are divine orders that humans must keep to live in obedience and faith. In the Book of Mormon, the commandments are linked to blessing and guidance and to avoiding spiritual destruction.

concept_family

• Appearances: 11 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: children · wives · family · women · wife
• Books: alma, ether, mosiah
• Description: Family is the basic kinship unit that includes children, wives, and extended family. The Book of Mormon emphasizes the importance of family in covenant, procreation, and moral responsibility within society.

concept_heart

• Appearances: 11 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: heart · your hearts · hearts · their heart · our hearts
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, mosiah
• Description: The heart in the Book of Mormon symbolizes the spiritual inner self, intention, will, and deep feelings of a person. It is often used to denote repentance or hardness or brokenness before God.

concept_kingdom_of_heaven

• Appearances: 11 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: kingdom of heaven · the kingdom of heaven
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, helaman
• Description: The kingdom of heaven is God’s kingdom and redemptive authority, referring to eternal life or the community of believers subject to Christ. In the Book of Mormon, it is associated with entering God’s presence through faith and repentance.

concept_land

• Appearances: 11 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: lands · country · his country · land
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, helaman
• Description: The land in the Book of Mormon refers to the promised land or any geographical region where the people live and test their faith. It is also a theological concept associated with blessing or cursing depending on the inhabitants’ obedience to God.

concept_mercy

• Appearances: 11 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: mercy · mine arm of mercy
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, mosiah
• Description: Mercy is God’s undeserved kindness and forgiveness towards sinners and the repentant. It appears in the Book of Mormon as a fundamental divine attribute that complements justice and opens the door to salvation.

concept_truth

• Appearances: 11 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: truth · the truth
• Books: 1-nephi, alma, helaman, mosiah
• Description: “Truth” in the Book of Mormon is what God declares and affirms through revelation, often associated with knowledge of Christ and adherence to His word. It appears as a standard for guidance and distinguishing between right and wrong.

concept_charity

• Appearances: 10 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: charity · charitable
• Books: 2-nephi, alma, ether, moroni
• Description: “Charity” or “love” in the Book of Mormon means the pure love of Christ, the greatest virtue and foundation of righteous behavior. It is depicted as a quality that believers should seek as it endures forever.

concept_church

• Appearances: 9 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: church · my church · their church
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, mormon, mosiah
• Description: The “church” in the Book of Mormon is the organized community of believers in Christ bound by covenants and priesthood authority. It is used to denote the local body of believers or the Church of the Lord in general.

concept_last_day

• Appearances: 9 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: last day · the last day · the great and last day
• Books: alma, helaman, jacob, mormon
• Description: The “last day” is the day of judgment and final resurrection at the end of human history. It is used to remind of human accountability before God and the fate of the righteous and the wicked.

concept_light

• Appearances: 9 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: light
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, ether
• Description: “Light” symbolizes God’s guidance, revelation, and the presence of Christ, contrasting with spiritual darkness and sin. It is also used to denote truth and faith that enlightens the heart and mind.

concept_peace

• Appearances: 9 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: peace · peace of the land
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, mosiah
• Description: Peace in the Book of Mormon is a state of blessing and tranquility granted by God to His people when they obey Him, also used to denote the peace of the land and its prosperity. It is often associated with righteousness and the absence of strife and war.

concept_resurrection

• Appearances: 9 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: resurrection · resurrection of the dead · the resurrection of the dead
• Books: 2-nephi, alma, helaman, mosiah
• Description: Resurrection is the return of the spirit to the body after death by the power of Jesus Christ, a central doctrine in salvation and final judgment. The Book of Mormon teaches the resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked, but to different fates.

concept_vineyard

• Appearances: 9 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: vineyard · his vineyard · my vineyard · our vineyard
• Books: 2-nephi, alma, jacob
• Description: The vineyard symbolizes the people of Israel or the house of Israel in the prophets’ parables, particularly in the teachings of Zenos as recorded in the Book of Mormon. God is depicted as the Lord of the vineyard who cares for His planting and prunes and judges it according to its fruit.

concept_evil

• Appearances: 8 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: evil
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, helaman, moroni, mosiah
• Description: Evil in the Book of Mormon is what contradicts God’s commandments and leads to sin and spiritual and temporal destruction. It is contrasted with righteousness and obedience, often associated with the devil, hardness, and rebellion.

concept_fire

• Appearances: 8 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: fire
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, helaman, jacob
• Description: Fire in the Book of Mormon is used literally and symbolically, sometimes denoting destruction and divine punishment, and sometimes purification or the presence of God. It is also used in prophetic imagery about judgment and holiness.

concept_reign_of_the_judges

• Appearances: 8 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: reign of the judges · the reign of the judges
• Books: alma
• Description: The period of the reign of the judges in the Nephite kingdom, where authority shifted from kings to elected or appointed judges. It is the primary political framework in the book of Alma, where many wars, sermons, and spiritual trials are recorded.

concept_blood

• Appearances: 7 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: blood · your blood
• Books: 2-nephi, alma, helaman, moroni, mosiah
• Description: Blood in the Book of Mormon often symbolizes guilt or spilled innocence or responsibility for shedding blood. It is also used in the context of atonement and salvation through the blood of Christ.

concept_freedom

• Appearances: 7 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: freedom · freedom of their country
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, ether
• Description: Freedom is a prominent political and spiritual principle in the Book of Mormon, often referring to the people’s liberty in worship and self-governance. It is also linked to defending the homeland against tyranny and slavery.

concept_good

• Appearances: 7 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: good
• Books: alma, helaman, jacob, moroni, mosiah
• Description: Good in the Book of Mormon refers to what is upright before God, in contrast to evil and sin. It is used to describe actions, people, and judgments that align with the will of the Lord.

concept_gospel

• Appearances: 7 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: gospel · my gospel · the Gospel · the gospel
• Books: 1-nephi, 3_nephi, ether, mormon
• Description: The gospel is the salvific message of Jesus Christ as proclaimed in the Book of Mormon, including faith, repentance, baptism, and enduring to the end. It is sometimes presented as “the gospel” meaning the specific teachings of Christ.

concept_government

• Appearances: 7 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: government · government of the land · our government · governments
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, helaman
• Description: Government in the Book of Mormon refers to the civil system that organizes the people and the land. It is often discussed in the context of justice, the rights of the people, and the dangers of corruption and tyranny.

concept_heaven

• Appearances: 7 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: heaven
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, helaman
• Description: Heaven is the dwelling place of God and the angels, as well as the ultimate destination of the righteous after death. It is also used to denote the divine realm from which revelation and blessings come.

concept_heavens

• Appearances: 7 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: the heavens · heavens
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, ether, mormon
• Description: The heavens refer to the upper worlds or divine realm above the earth, often in the plural form in scriptural style. They denote God’s power and sovereignty over all creation.

concept_plan_of_redemption

• Appearances: 7 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: plan of redemption · the plan of redemption · the great plan of redemption
• Books: alma, jacob
• Description: The plan of redemption is God’s divine scheme for saving humanity from the fall and sin through Christ. It is one of the central concepts in the Book of Mormon, explaining the meaning of life, choice, repentance, and resurrection.

concept_voice_of_the_people

• Appearances: 7 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: voice of the people · the voice of the people
• Books: alma, mosiah
• Description: The voice of the people is a political principle in the Book of Mormon meaning that legitimacy is determined by the will or vote of the community. It appears particularly in stories of the transition between monarchy and government based on the people’s choice.

concept_wives

• Appearances: 7 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: wives
• Books: alma, ether, mosiah
• Description: Wives are mentioned in the Book of Mormon within contexts of family and marriage, sometimes in descriptions of polygamy or family relationship disruptions. The term is also used to denote women associated with specific men and peoples.

concept_death

• Appearances: 6 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: death
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, helaman, mosiah
• Description: Death in the Book of Mormon is the separation of the spirit from the body, a result of the fall, viewed in light of resurrection. It also appears as a spiritual and moral reality associated with sin and redemption.

concept_hope

• Appearances: 6 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: hope
• Books: alma, ether, moroni
• Description: Hope is the faithful trust in God’s promises and salvation through Christ, even amidst trials and persecution. In the Book of Mormon, hope is linked to faith and certainty in resurrection and eternal life.

concept_life

• Appearances: 6 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: life
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, helaman, mosiah
• Description: In the Book of Mormon, “life” often refers to physical life or the eternal life granted by God through Christ. It also appears in contexts contrasting life and spirit with death, especially in teachings about salvation.

concept_oath

• Appearances: 6 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: oath · oaths
• Books: alma, helaman, mosiah
• Description: An oath is a formal commitment or covenant affirmed in the name of God or before Him, used in the Book of Mormon in contexts of covenants, agreements, and legal or religious testimonies. It is often associated with accountability before God and the sincerity of speech.

concept_prophecy

• Appearances: 6 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: prophecies · prophecy · prophesying · spirit of much prophecy
• Books: 1-nephi, alma, jacob, mosiah
• Description: Prophecy is a divine declaration about future matters or God’s will, and prophesying is an essential part of the prophets’ ministry in the Book of Mormon. It also denotes a state of being filled with the Spirit of God that drives one to speak by revelation.

concept_religion

• Appearances: 6 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: religion · our religion · their religion · his religion
• Books: alma
• Description: Religion in the book of Alma refers to the worship, beliefs, and religious practices embraced by people, whether true or false. It is sometimes used to compare the faith of believers with that of others or to criticize religion based on tradition without truth.

concept_transgression

• Appearances: 6 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: transgression · your transgressions · transgress
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, mosiah
• Description: Transgression is the violation of God’s commandment or the infringement of His law, often contrasted with repentance or judgment in the Book of Mormon. It denotes the moral and spiritual guilt resulting from disobedience.

concept_wickedness

• Appearances: 6 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: wickedness · their wickedness · the wicked
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, mormon
• Description: Wickedness or the wicked refers to the state of continuous rebellion against God and rejection of His commandments, one of the primary causes of destruction in the Book of Mormon. It also refers to groups or peoples filled with corruption and injustice.

concept_cities

• Appearances: 5 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: cities
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, helaman
• Description: Cities in the Book of Mormon are urban settlements that often serve as theaters for righteousness or corruption, wars, and destruction. They are frequently mentioned as centers for the people and major events in Nephite history.

concept_everlasting_life

• Appearances: 5 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: everlasting life
• Books: alma, helaman
• Description: Everlasting life is the ultimate goal of salvation in the Book of Mormon, meaning life in the presence of God with everlasting fullness and joy. It is linked to faith in Christ and obedience to His covenant.

concept_fathers

• Appearances: 5 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: fathers · our fathers
• Books: 2-nephi, alma, omni
• Description: Fathers are the early ancestors, particularly the fathers of the children of Israel and the Nephite people, whose deeds and God’s promises to them are recalled. The term is used to remind of covenant and inherited spiritual identity.

concept_gospel_of_christ

• Appearances: 5 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: gospel of Christ · the gospel of Christ
• Books: 3_nephi, ether, mormon
• Description: The gospel of Christ is the message of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, baptism, receiving the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. In the Book of Mormon, it is presented as the only way of salvation proclaimed by the prophets.

concept_humanity

• Appearances: 5 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: man · the creature
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma
• Description: Humanity or the human creature is a being created in the image of God but subject to weakness, death, and the fall. The book focuses on the need for redemption and divine grace.

concept_judgment

• Appearances: 5 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: judgment · judged · day of judgment
• Books: 2-nephi, alma, helaman, mosiah
• Description: Judgment is God’s accountability of people for their deeds, thoughts, and words on the last day. It is presented in the Book of Mormon as an inevitable reality that drives towards repentance and preparation.

concept_little_children

• Appearances: 5 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: little children
• Books: moroni
• Description: Little children are the innocent ones whom Christ blesses, and Moroni teaches about their innocent state before God. The concept is used to affirm God’s mercy and the innocence of children before they reach accountability.

concept_redemption

• Appearances: 5 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: redemption · redeemed
• Books: 3_nephi, alma
• Description: Redemption is the salvation of humanity from sin and death through Jesus Christ. In the Book of Mormon, it is understood as a spiritual and final liberation achieved by Christ for those who believe in Him.

concept_revelation

• Appearances: 5 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: revelation · revelations · prophesyings and revelations
• Books: helaman, jacob, words_of_mormon
• Description: Revelation is God’s declaration of His will and truths to His prophets and people. It includes visions, inspirations, and prophecies that guide the church and unveil the future.

concept_scripture

• Appearances: 5 times in 4 Books

• Surface Forms: scriptures · scripture · the scriptures

• Books: 3_nephi, ether, jacob, mormon

• Description: Scriptures are the inspired writings that testify of God and Christ and are used for teaching and reproof. In the Book of Mormon, they are called upon to affirm truths and connect the Nephite record with previous revelations.## concept_sea

• Appearances: 5 times in 2 Books

• Surface Forms: the sea · sea

• Books: 2-nephi, ether

• Description: The sea is the vast body of water that separates lands and appears in narratives of journeys and migrations. It sometimes symbolizes distance and danger in the path of the people.

concept_secret_combination

• Appearances: 5 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: secret combinations · secret combination
• Books: ether, mormon
• Description: Secret combinations are covert conspiratorial groups that seek power, murder, and corruption. The Book of Mormon describes them as a major cause of social and political destruction.

concept_spirit_of_prophecy

• Appearances: 5 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: spirit of prophecy · the spirit of prophecy
• Books: alma, helaman
• Description: The spirit of prophecy is the gift of inspiration that enables a person to testify of Christ and prophesy God’s will. In the Book of Mormon, it is associated with living faith and the ability to prophesy and receive divine revelation.

concept_works

• Appearances: 5 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: their works · works
• Books: alma, moroni, mosiah
• Description: In the Book of Mormon, “works” refers to the actions of people, whether good or evil, for which they are judged or rewarded according to the law and the gospel. It frequently appears in the context of divine judgment and the distinction between true faith and mere pretense.

concept_army

• Appearances: 4 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: army
• Books: alma
• Description: An army is the organized military force used by the people in wars and to defend the land. In the book of Alma, it appears as an instrument of conflict between the Nephites and Lamanites.

concept_chief_judge

• Appearances: 4 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: chief judge
• Books: alma
• Description: The chief judge is the highest judicial and political office among the Nephites, combining the authority to govern and adjudicate cases. It appears in the context of the republican system that replaced monarchy.

concept_condemnation

• Appearances: 4 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: condemnation · they who shall condemn me
• Books: 2-nephi, alma, moroni, mosiah
• Description: Condemnation or divine rebuke is the judgment issued by God against sin or the deliberate rejection of truth. In some instances, it also refers to those who unjustly reject or condemn the speaker.

concept_creation

• Appearances: 4 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: creation of the world · creation · the heavens and the earth · heaven and earth
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, mosiah
• Description: Creation is God’s work in bringing forth the heavens and the earth and all that is in them. In the Book of Mormon, it is used to affirm God’s power and sovereignty over the world since its beginning.

concept_darkness

• Appearances: 4 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: darkness · dark
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, alma, ether
• Description: Darkness symbolizes the absence of light and is used literally or metaphorically to denote ignorance, sin, and distance from God. In some instances, it refers to supernatural darkness or a spiritually dark state.

concept_destruction

• Appearances: 4 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: destruction
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, helaman
• Description: Destruction is the ruin or annihilation that befalls cities or peoples due to war, evil, or God’s judgment. In the Book of Mormon, it often serves as a warning of the consequences of rejection and corruption.

concept_fruit

• Appearances: 4 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: fruit
• Books: alma
• Description: Fruit is used literally to refer to the produce of trees and metaphorically to denote the results of actions or faith. In the book of Alma, it is often associated with the image of the tree and fruit as a sign of good or evil.

concept_grace

• Appearances: 4 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: grace · day of grace
• Books: ether, jacob, mormon
• Description: Grace is God’s unmerited assistance that enables a person to achieve salvation and spiritual strength. The “day of grace” refers to the divine opportunity for repentance and faith before judgment occurs.

concept_judges

• Appearances: 4 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: judges
• Books: mosiah
• Description: In the context of the Book of Mormon, this concept refers to the judges appointed by the people in place of a king to govern them justly. It is clearly presented in the book of Mosiah within the new system of governance.

concept_neighbor

• Appearances: 4 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: neighbor
• Books: jacob, mosiah
• Description: It expresses the idea of a close person or another human being who should be loved and not harmed, forming part of moral commandments and covenants. In the Book of Mormon, it is associated with justice and love towards others, especially in the teachings of Jacob and Mosiah.

concept_power_of_god

• Appearances: 4 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: power of God
• Books: 1-nephi, alma, jacob, mormon
• Description: It refers to the divine power at work in salvation, miracles, and heart transformation, not to human power. In the Book of Mormon, this power demonstrates God’s ability to preserve His people and fulfill His purposes through prophets.

concept_prophet

• Appearances: 4 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: prophet
• Books: helaman, mormon
• Description: A prophet is a person called by God to declare His word, warn the people, and lead them to repentance. In the Book of Mormon, the prophet appears as a divine messenger carrying revelation and spiritual authority.

concept_seer

• Appearances: 4 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: seer · that seer
• Books: 2-nephi, mosiah
• Description: A seer is one who possesses the divine gift to know hidden and future things through sacred tools or direct revelation. In the Book of Mormon, this title is particularly used for those to whom God reveals what others cannot see.

concept_sheep

• Appearances: 4 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: sheep
• Books: 3_nephi, mosiah
• Description: Sheep symbolize God’s people as a flock in need of a divine shepherd, and sometimes refer to believers who should be gathered and protected. In the Book of Mormon, it is also used in images of Christ as the shepherd who cares for His people.

concept_statutes

• Appearances: 4 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: statutes
• Books: 2-nephi, alma, mosiah, omni
• Description: Statutes are the divine ordinances and commandments given by the Lord to His people to live according to the covenant. In the Book of Mormon, they are associated with obedience to the law and adherence to God’s commandments.

concept_synagogues

• Appearances: 4 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: synagogues
• Books: alma
• Description: Synagogues are places of gathering, teaching, and worship among the Jews, and appear in the Book of Mormon as sites for preaching and religious instruction. In the book of Alma, they are frequently mentioned in the context of Alma’s ministry and the prophets among the people.

concept_voice_of_god

• Appearances: 4 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: voice · his voice
• Books: helaman, jacob, mosiah
• Description: It refers to God’s direct announcement, whether by audible voice or revelation declaring His will. In the Book of Mormon, the voice of God is a sign of divine authority, guidance, and warning.

concept_wisdom

• Appearances: 4 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: wisdom · my wisdom · thy wisdom
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, mosiah
• Description: Wisdom is the understanding granted by God or sought by individuals in judgment, understanding, and discernment. In the Book of Mormon, it is sometimes contrasted between God’s wisdom and the limited wisdom of man.

concept_zion

• Appearances: 4 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: Zion
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: Zion refers to the city or community of God’s pure people who dwell in righteousness and unity. In the Book of Mormon, it symbolizes the covenant community that the Lord gathers in holiness and peace.

concept_bloodshed

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: man’s blood · bloodshed · blood
• Books: alma
• Description: It refers to the shedding of blood and killing in the context of wars and injustice, and is often used in the Book of Mormon to denote violence that brings divine judgment. It is also associated with the prophets’ warnings that spilled blood cries out to God.

concept_burnt_offerings

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: burnt offerings
• Books: 1-nephi, 3_nephi, mosiah
• Description: Burnt offerings are the sacrifices presented in the Law of Moses as a sign of worship and atonement. In the Book of Mormon, they are mentioned as an ancient religious practice used before the completion of the law in Christ.

concept_covenant_of_peace

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: covenant of peace · covenant of my peace
• Books: 3_nephi, alma
• Description: The covenant of peace is the promise given by the Lord to His people when they repent and return to Him, bringing them reassurance and reconciliation with Him. In the Book of Mormon, this covenant is associated with Christ’s redemptive work and the righteousness of the people before God.

concept_doctrine_of_christ

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: doctrine of Christ · the doctrine of Christ
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, jacob
• Description: The doctrine of Christ encompasses the fundamental teachings proclaimed by Christ for salvation: faith in Him, repentance, baptism, receiving the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. The Book of Mormon presents it as a clear and simple path back to God.

concept_first_parents

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: our first parents · first parents
• Books: ether, helaman
• Description: This refers to Adam and Eve, the first humans in the creation narrative. In the Book of Mormon, this expression is invoked when discussing the Fall and its consequences for humanity.

concept_flesh

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: flesh
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: It refers to the human body or the physical nature of man, often contrasted with the spirit or the natural man. In the Book of Mormon, it is used to emphasize human weakness and the need for Christ.

concept_forgiveness

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: forgiveness · remission of my sins
• Books: enos, moroni, mosiah
• Description: Forgiveness is God’s pardon for sins and the removal of guilt through repentance and faith in Christ. In the Book of Mormon, it is also expressed as “remission of sins,” a spiritual grace that grants inner peace.

concept_foundation_of_the_world

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: foundation of the world · the foundation of the world
• Books: alma
• Description: This phrase denotes what existed from the beginning of creation or before the foundation of the world, and is used to refer to God’s eternal purposes. In the Book of Mormon, it is often associated with the plan of salvation and God’s foreknowledge.

concept_glory

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: my glory · his glory · great glory
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, ether
• Description: Glory refers to divine majesty or great honor and splendor, sometimes to the praise that returns to God. In the Book of Mormon, it is used to describe God’s greatness or the heavenly reward received by the righteous.

concept_governor

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: governor · governor of the land
• Books: alma
• Description: A governor is the civil ruler or official who manages the affairs of the land or the people. In the Book of Mormon, he appears within the political and leadership system among the Nephites, especially in the context of governance and justice.

concept_grave

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the grave · grave
• Books: 2-nephi, mosiah
• Description: The grave is the tomb or burial place, and is also used metaphorically to denote the realm of the dead. In the Book of Mormon, it is associated with the reminder of human mortality and the coming resurrection.

concept_ground

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: ground · your ground
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, jacob
• Description: It means the earth or soil or the surface on which a person stands, and is sometimes used to refer to the inherited land or the domain in which the people live. In the Book of Mormon, it appears in contexts of blessing or cursing associated with the land.

concept_hearts

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: hearts
• Books: alma
• Description: It refers to the heart in its spiritual sense, the center of intention, will, and inner feelings. In the Book of Mormon, people are called to soften their hearts or direct them towards God.

concept_idolatry

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: idols · idolatry · idolatrous
• Books: alma, mosiah
• Description: Idolatry is the worship of idols or attachment to false gods instead of the true God. In the Book of Mormon, it is condemned as a spiritual deviation that leads to corruption and departure from the covenant.

concept_inheritance

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: lands for their inheritance · inheritance · lands of our inheritance
• Books: alma, ether, mormon
• Description: Inheritance refers to the heritage or land granted to the people as a share or portion from the Lord. In the Book of Mormon, it often refers to the lands given to the Nephites or other peoples as a divine promise and legacy.

concept_joy

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: joy
• Books: 2-nephi, alma
• Description: Joy in the Book of Mormon is a spiritual delight that comes from faith in Christ, repentance, and salvation, often contrasted with worldly sorrow or distress. It appears as a fruit of divine blessing and hope in redemption.

concept_king

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: king
• Books: 3_nephi, ether
• Description: A king is the political or religious ruler in the communities of the Book of Mormon, such as the kings of the Nephites and Lamanites or the kings mentioned in the stories of Ether. It is also used to compare human authority with God’s sovereignty.

concept_knowledge

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: knowledge
• Books: 2-nephi, helaman, mosiah
• Description: Knowledge in the Book of Mormon means spiritual understanding and divine truth, not merely human information. It is associated with knowing God and His plans and discerning between good and evil.

concept_man

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: man · a man
• Books: 2-nephi, helaman, mosiah
• Description: Man or human in the Book of Mormon refers to humanity in general as beings accountable to God. It is often used to emphasize human weakness and the need for grace and salvation.

concept_money

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: money
• Books: helaman, mormon
• Description: Money in the Book of Mormon symbolizes material wealth and economic transactions, often mentioned in the context of greed and corruption or supporting the community. It is also used to show how riches can distance people from God.

concept_mysteries_of_god

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: mysteries of God
• Books: alma, mosiah
• Description: The mysteries of God are divine truths that can only be understood through revelation, faith, and obedience. In the Book of Mormon, they refer to deep spiritual matters that God gradually reveals to His servants.

concept_name

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: name
• Books: moroni, mosiah
• Description: The name in the Book of Mormon often refers to reputation or spiritual identity or the name by which a person is called before God. It is also associated with keeping a good name or bearing the name of Christ.

concept_name_of_jesus

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: my name
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: “My name” in the context of Jesus’ words in 3 Nephi refers to His divine authority and messianic identity. It is used to emphasize that prayers, blessings, and salvation come through Him.

concept_names

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: names
• Books: alma, moroni
• Description: Names in the Book of Mormon may refer to the names of individuals or groups or titles that carry spiritual or historical significance. They are often associated with identity, good remembrance, and affiliation with Christ.

concept_olive_tree

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: olive-tree · natural branches of the olive-tree
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: The olive tree is a prophetic symbol of the people of Israel in the Book of Mormon, particularly in the vision of Zenos quoted by Nephi. The natural and wild branches represent the scattering of the house of Israel and its replanting and gathering of the nations.

concept_oppressor

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: the smiter · oppressor · the oppressor
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The oppressor is one who crushes others by force or tyranny, appearing in the Book of Mormon as an enemy of righteousness and freedom. It is used to describe those who strike the people or burden them with slavery.

concept_patience

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: patience
• Books: alma
• Description: Patience in the Book of Mormon is the quiet endurance in distress and waiting for the Lord’s timing without complaint. It is a virtue necessary for spiritual growth and enduring trials with faith.

concept_plan_of_salvation

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: plan of salvation · the great plan of salvation
• Books: alma, jarom
• Description: The plan of salvation is the divine arrangement that allows humanity to come unto Christ and receive forgiveness and eternal life. It is also called “the great plan of salvation” and includes the Fall, the Atonement, agency, and resurrection.

concept_power

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: power · power and authority
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, ether
• Description: Power in the Book of Mormon may refer to divine ability, priesthood authority, or political and military influence. When coupled with authority, it indicates the delegation from God to act in His name.

concept_prayer

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: prayer · prayers
• Books: alma, moroni, mosiah
• Description: Prayer in the Book of Mormon is the act of addressing God with faith and humility, seeking help, gratitude, or intercession. It appears as a fundamental means of revelation, spiritual strength, and connection with God.

concept_presence_of_god

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: my presence · his presence · presence
• Books: 2-nephi, alma
• Description: It refers to the presence of God or the Lord’s presence, meaning the divine closeness granted to the righteous and withheld from the wicked in the context of judgment and blessing. It is also used to denote entering into God’s presence after faith and repentance.

concept_pride

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: pride
• Books: 3_nephi, helaman
• Description: Pride is the spiritual and social arrogance that leads to competition, injustice, and rejection of God, and is considered one of the causes of the downfall of nations in the Book of Mormon. It often appears as a collective sin that corrupts hearts and weakens faith.

concept_priestcraft

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: priestcraft · priestcrafts
• Books: 2-nephi, alma
• Description: Priestcraft is false priesthood or preaching for gain and power, using religion for personal benefit instead of serving God. The Book of Mormon condemns it as a serious deviation from true prophetic calling.

concept_prison

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: prison
• Books: alma, helaman, mosiah
• Description: Prison or confinement is used to detain individuals due to preaching, opposition, or political crimes. In the Book of Mormon, it also appears as a symbol of the persecution faced by prophets and believers.

concept_property

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: property · his own
• Books: 3_nephi, ether, helaman
• Description: It refers to possessions or what a person owns in terms of land, money, or personal belongings. In the scriptural context, it is associated with property rights and disputes over what is “private” or “his.”

concept_restoration

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: restoration · the plan of restoration
• Books: alma
• Description: Restoration is the act of reclaiming what was lost due to the Fall, including returning humanity to God and reviving what was in the plan of salvation. In the Book of Mormon, it is linked to the “plan of restoration,” which explains justice, mercy, and resurrection.

concept_rights

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: their rights · his rights · rights
• Books: alma
• Description: Rights are the legal or legitimate entitlements held by individuals or groups, such as their right to property, freedom, or self-defense. In the Book of Mormon, they are often mentioned in the context of protecting the community from injustice and tyranny.

concept_rock

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: my rock · rock
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: The Lord or Christ as the solid rock upon which believers rely for salvation and security. It may also refer to spiritual steadfastness and resilience in the face of trials.

concept_second_death

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: second death · the second death
• Books: alma, helaman, jacob
• Description: The second death is the final spiritual death, meaning eternal separation from God after resurrection and judgment. In the Book of Mormon, it is contrasted with salvation through repentance and faith in Christ.

concept_spirit

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: Spirit · the Spirit of the Lord · my spirit
• Books: 1-nephi, ether
• Description: The spirit often refers to the Spirit of the Lord or the Holy Spirit, which guides, comforts, and testifies of truth. It may also mean the inner spirit of man or the life force granted by God.

concept_tree_of_life

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: tree of life
• Books: 1-nephi, alma
• Description: The tree of life in Lehi’s vision symbolizes God’s love and eternal salvation, with its fruit representing the blessings of Christ. It also appears in a symbolic context teaching about the path leading to eternal life.

concept_waters

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: waters
• Books: 1-nephi, 3_nephi, ether
• Description: Waters appear as a symbol of baptism or purification or as an element in visions and signs. In some instances, it also refers to seas and rivers within sacred geography or symbolism.

concept_words

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: words · my words
• Books: 2-nephi, alma
• Description: Words or sayings of the prophets and the Lord serve as a means of revelation, teaching, and guidance. In the Book of Mormon, God’s words are treated as a power that calls for repentance and faith.

concept_abominations

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: abominations
• Books: 1-nephi, alma
• Description: Abominations are acts or practices of extreme wickedness condemned in the Book of Mormon, often associated with idolatry and moral corruption. The term is used to warn against straying from the Lord’s commandments.

concept_affliction

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: afflictions · affliction
• Books: alma
• Description: Affliction or trial is a state of pain or suffering experienced by individuals or peoples in the Book of Mormon. It is often understood as a test or divine chastisement that calls for repentance.

concept_afflictions

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: afflictions
• Books: alma
• Description: Afflictions are recurring hardships and pains that affect believers or nations in the narrative. They are often presented as part of the spiritual experience or a consequence of sin.

concept_angels

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: angels
• Books: alma
• Description: Angels are heavenly messengers of God who appear to provide revelation, warning, or teaching. In the Book of Mormon, they declare divine truths and affirm prophetic callings.

concept_armies

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: armies
• Books: alma
• Description: Armies are organized military forces that frequently appear in war narratives in the Book of Mormon. They are used for defense or attack within conflicts between the Nephites and Lamanites and others.

concept_authority

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: authority
• Books: 3_nephi, alma
• Description: Authority is the delegation or right given by God to perform service, governance, or teaching. In the Book of Mormon, it is associated with prophecy, priesthood, and legitimate leadership.

concept_body

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: body
• Books: 3_nephi, alma
• Description: The body is the physical entity of a person in contrast to the spirit, and is often discussed in the teachings of resurrection and redemption. It may also be used metaphorically to denote the community or body of believers.

concept_body_of_christ

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: my body · body
• Books: 3_nephi, moroni
• Description: The body of Christ refers to Christ Himself in His incarnation and to the bread in the sacrament. It symbolizes the unity of believers connected to Him.

concept_captivity

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: captivity of your fathers · captivity
• Books: alma, ether
• Description: Captivity or bondage is a state of subjugation of a people to another or a departure from freedom, and is also used spiritually to denote enslavement to sin. The phrase “captivity of your fathers” refers to Israel’s history of bondage and deliverance.

concept_child

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: the child · child
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: A child is a young one or offspring, appearing in the Book of Mormon within teachings about innocence, care, and blessing. It is also used in some instances to denote descendants or children.

concept_commandment

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: commandment
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: A commandment is a divine order given by the Lord that humans are asked to obey. In the Book of Mormon, commandments are considered standards of covenant, obedience, and blessing.

concept_conscience

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: conscience · remorse of conscience
• Books: alma
• Description: Conscience in the Book of Mormon is the inner feeling that reproaches a person for sin or awakens them to repentance, as seen in Alma’s discussion of “remorse of conscience.”

concept_contention

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: contentions
• Books: 2-nephi, mosiah
• Description: Contention or strife is a state of argument and division among individuals or groups, and is condemned in scripture because it threatens the unity and peace of God’s people.

concept_curse

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: curse
• Books: 3_nephi, alma
• Description: A curse in the context of the Book of Mormon is a divine judgment that sometimes appears as a consequence of evil or rebellion, and may also be associated with separation from God’s blessings.

concept_diligence

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books

• Surface Forms: diligence

• Books: 1-nephi, alma

• Description: Diligence is perseverance and care in seeking righteousness or fulfilling duty, and is praised as a necessary trait for steadfastness in faith and work.## concept_dissension

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books

• Surface Forms: dissension · dissensions

• Books: alma

• Description: Dissension refers to internal division that fractures a community and leads to strife. It is used in Alma to describe rebellions that weaken the church and the people.

concept_divine_justice

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: God’s justice · divine justice
• Books: alma, mosiah
• Description: God’s justice is His attribute that ensures His judgments are true and fair, and that sin is met with appropriate consequences while mercy remains available to the repentant.

concept_divine_name

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: my name
• Books: 1-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: The name of the Lord expresses His presence, authority, and sacred person. Its invocation in scripture signifies worship, divine authority, and covenant identity.

concept_divine_power

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: my hand · mine hand
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The hand of the Lord symbolizes His active power and ability to save, discipline, or intervene in history. It is a recurring image of God’s direct work.

concept_faith_unto_repentance

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: faith unto repentance
• Books: alma
• Description: Faith unto repentance is genuine faith that compels an individual to change their life and return to God, rather than mere mental assent.

concept_false_doctrines

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: false doctrines
• Books: 2-nephi, alma
• Description: False doctrines are distorted religious ideas that oppose true revelation and mislead people away from Christ. They are warned against as a cause of spiritual corruption.

concept_fish

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: their fish · fish of the waters
• Books: 2-nephi, ether
• Description: Fish in these contexts refers to a food resource from the waters of the earth and is mentioned among the blessings of the land or the abundance provided by God.

concept_fold

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: fold
• Books: 3_nephi, alma
• Description: The fold or flock symbolizes a community of believers under one shepherd and is also used to denote the gathering and unity of God’s people.

concept_food

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: food
• Books: 1-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: Food is the sustenance that God provides for physical life and is sometimes mentioned among the blessings of the land or as spiritual imagery of nourishment and need.

concept_genealogy

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: genealogy
• Books: omni
• Description: Genealogies are records of lineage and ancestry, important in the Book of Mormon for affirming origin, identity, and covenant connection.

concept_generations

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: many generations · generations
• Books: 1-nephi, omni
• Description: Generations refer to the succession of people over time and are used in scripture to measure the extent of blessing or corruption throughout history and to demonstrate the continuity of covenant or deviation.

concept_good_fruit

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: good fruit
• Books: jacob
• Description: “Good fruit” in the Book of Mormon symbolizes the good works and outcomes that demonstrate the truth of the tree or spiritual person. Jacob uses it to affirm that what is good is known by its fruit.

concept_good_shepherd

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: good shepherd
• Books: alma
• Description: The “good shepherd” is a title for Christ as the shepherd who knows His sheep, cares for them, and leads them to salvation. In Alma, it is used to denote the Lord’s care for His people and His call for them to hear His voice.

concept_heavenly_gift

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: heavenly gift
• Books: 3_nephi, ether
• Description: The “heavenly gift” refers to a divine spiritual gift bestowed by God upon humanity, not earned by human merit alone. In the Book of Mormon, it is associated with faith, spiritual knowledge, and the working power of God in souls.

concept_high_priest

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: high priest
• Books: alma, mosiah
• Description: The “high priest” is a high priestly office in the system of worship and religious leadership among the Nephite people. In Alma and Mosiah, it refers to one who presides over spiritual matters and teaches and serves in the name of God.

concept_holy_order

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: holy order
• Books: 2-nephi, alma
• Description: The “holy order” is a divine priesthood system associated with the calling of prophets and priests according to God’s order. In the Book of Mormon, it is often linked to the authority of sacred service that originates from divine foundation rather than human tradition.

concept_holy_order_of_god

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: holy order of God
• Books: alma
• Description: The “holy order of God” is the complete expression of the divine priesthood system through which servants are called and authorized for service. In Alma, this order is associated with spiritual readiness and divine selection for service.

concept_houses

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: houses
• Books: 2-nephi, alma
• Description: “Houses” in the context of the Book of Mormon refers to the dwellings or homes inhabited by people, and sometimes to the houses of the people or their families. It may also be used metaphorically to denote stability or division within society.

concept_human_being

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: a man
• Books: 2-nephi, mosiah
• Description: “Human being” or “man” in the Book of Mormon refers to the individual human as a moral being accountable to God. It is often used to generally denote humanity in its weakness and need for redemption.

concept_human_soul

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the soul of man · human soul
• Books: alma, mosiah
• Description: The “soul of man” is the essence of a person’s inner life and spiritual identity, encompassing their will, desires, and eternal destiny. In Alma and Mosiah, the soul is portrayed as something precious that can rejoice or suffer based on its state before God.

concept_humankind

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: men
• Books: alma
• Description: “Humankind” or “men” refers to humanity in general, not to an individual. In Alma, it is often used in the context of discussing the fallen state of man and the need for repentance and salvation.

concept_idols

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: idols
• Books: 2-nephi, mormon
• Description: “Idols” are false gods or images worshipped instead of the true God. In the Book of Mormon, they symbolize paganism and the departure from worship of the Lord, and the corruption of nations and peoples when they forsake the covenant.

concept_innocent_blood

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: blood of the innocent · innocent blood
• Books: alma
• Description: “Innocent blood” refers to the blood of those who are wrongfully killed without guilt, and is considered in the Book of Mormon as a witness to evil and injustice. In Alma, this expression is linked to divine responsibility for the shedding of innocent blood and punishment for wrongdoing.

concept_judgments

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: judgments
• Books: 2-nephi, mosiah
• Description: “Judgments” refer to God’s fair decisions or the condemnation He imposes on individuals and nations based on their deeds. In 2 Nephi and Mosiah, they are used to denote God’s justice in punishing evil and rewarding righteousness.

concept_kingdom_of_the_devil

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: kingdom of the devil · the kingdom of the devil
• Books: 1-nephi, alma
• Description: The “kingdom of the devil” is the spiritual realm where Satan reigns over sin, deception, and rebellion against God. In the Book of Mormon, it is contrasted with the kingdom of God and describes the opposing force that seeks to destroy souls.

concept_language

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: our language · language
• Books: 3_nephi, ether
• Description: “Language” refers to the tongue of the people or their means of communication, and in some instances, to the common language among the community. In 3 Nephi and Ether, it is also used to denote the unity or diversity of speech as a sign of the spiritual or historical condition of peoples.

concept_mark

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: red · mark
• Books: alma
• Description: In the context of the Book of Mormon, a “mark” refers to a sign or token placed by God on people or things to indicate their spiritual condition or the truth of His prophecy. In Alma, it is associated with visible signs that show the distinction between believers and non-believers.

concept_mighty_change

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: mighty change
• Books: alma
• Description: A “mighty change” is the profound spiritual transformation that occurs in the heart when a person is born of God and their inclinations and desires become new. Alma describes it as a true conversion experience that yields humility, faith, and righteousness.

concept_ministry

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the ministry · ministry
• Books: alma, moroni
• Description: “Ministry” refers to the work of teaching, preaching, and spiritual care performed by prophets and leaders in the name of the Lord. In Alma and Moroni, it signifies the sacred effort to convey the gospel and build the saints.

concept_moth

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the moth · moth
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: The “moth” is used symbolically for something that corrupts or consumes clothing, denoting decay and corruption. In 2 Nephi and 3 Nephi, it appears among examples of the fragility of earthly treasures against destruction.

concept_name_of_christ

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: my name
• Books: 3_nephi, moroni
• Description: “My name” refers to the name of Jesus Christ and His authority and divine identity, not merely a word. In 3 Nephi and Moroni, it is associated with the disciples bearing His name and acting in His authority and unity with Him.

concept_natural_fruit

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: natural fruit
• Books: jacob
• Description: “Natural fruit” is the fruit produced by a tree according to its nature and is used symbolically for the results of spiritual life. In Jacob, it symbolizes the works of righteousness or corruption that arise from the nature of man or the tree.

concept_oaths

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: oaths
• Books: alma, ether
• Description: “Oaths” are binding promises and covenants that invoke God as a witness. In Alma and Ether, they appear in the context of serious covenants and pledges that may be righteous or wicked depending on their intent.

concept_ordinances

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: ordinances
• Books: alma, mosiah
• Description: “Ordinances” are sacred rituals and rites established by the Lord, such as baptism and the laying on of hands. In Alma and Mosiah, they are presented as divine means for entering into covenant and obtaining salvation.

concept_parenthood

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: father · mother
• Books: mosiah
• Description: “Father” and “mother” refer to parents within the framework of family and covenant, emphasizing the responsibility of nurturing and teaching. In Mosiah, they are linked to parental commandments to children and the importance of preserving the lineage in righteousness.

concept_power_and_authority

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: power and authority
• Books: alma, helaman
• Description: “Power and authority” describe the divine delegation and ability given by God to act in His name. In Alma and Helaman, they are associated with the priesthood, legitimate leadership, and the capacity to serve the people.

concept_prisoners

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: prisoners
• Books: alma, moroni
• Description: “Prisoners” are those who are held captive or imprisoned, either physically or in some contexts spiritually. In Alma and Moroni, they appear in stories of captivity and war, sometimes as a metaphor for those bound by sin or injustice.

concept_redeeming_love

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: redeeming love
• Books: alma
• Description: “Redeeming love” is God’s love that saves and restores the fallen through Christ. In Alma, it highlights God’s mercy that calls the repentant to return and receive forgiveness.

concept_sacrifice

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: sacrifice
• Books: 1-nephi, alma
• Description: “Sacrifice” refers to offering something to God, and in scripture, it is also used symbolically for Christ’s atoning sacrifice. In 1 Nephi and Alma, it is associated with ancient worship and prophetic references to the coming redemption.

concept_seashore

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: seashore
• Books: alma, mormon
• Description: The “seashore” is the coast or maritime edge, appearing as an important geographical location in historical accounts. In Alma and Mormon, it is mentioned in the context of the movements and encampments of peoples along the water’s edge.

concept_shepherd

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: shepherd
• Books: 3_nephi, mosiah
• Description: The “shepherd” is an image of Christ or a spiritual leader who tends and protects the flock. In 3 Nephi and Mosiah, it is used to denote the Lord’s care for His people and the responsibility of leaders in guiding souls.

concept_signs

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: signs
• Books: 3_nephi, helaman
• Description: Signs are divine indicators given to confirm prophecies and demonstrate God’s work among the people. In the Book of Mormon, they are often associated with signs of Christ’s coming or warnings to the people to repent.

concept_sons_of_god

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: sons of God
• Books: moroni
• Description: “Sons of God” is a term used in Moroni’s epistle to refer to believers who enter into covenant with God and are counted among His people. It highlights the spiritual identity of the redeemed rather than mere physical lineage.

concept_strength

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: hands · thy strength
• Books: 2-nephi, alma
• Description: Strength here refers to the ability or aid that God grants to man, and sometimes to the strength of arms or hands as a metaphor for empowerment. In the scriptural context, it means relying on the Lord in work or endurance.

concept_substance

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: substance
• Books: 3_nephi, mosiah
• Description: Substance refers to the reality of a thing or its tangible essence, and is used in the Book of Mormon to denote physical or spiritual reality depending on the context. It highlights the distinction between appearance and inner truth.

concept_sun

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the sun
• Books: 2-nephi, helaman
• Description: The sun is used as a symbol of light, glory, and divine power, and sometimes as part of prophetic imagery about darkness and light. In the Book of Mormon, it appears in cosmic descriptions or metaphors for great signs.

concept_temptation

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: temptations · temptation
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: Temptation is the attempts by Satan or the world to lead a person away from God and His obedience. The Book of Mormon teaches that believers face temptations but can overcome them through faith and grace.

concept_testimony

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: testimony · the testimony
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: Testimony is the declaration of truth presented by prophets or believers about God and Christ. In 2 Nephi, it is associated with the testimony of prophets and the truths confirmed by revelation and the Holy Spirit.

concept_throne_of_god

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the throne of God · throne of God
• Books: jacob, mormon
• Description: The throne of God is a symbol of His supreme authority, glory, and heavenly presence. In the Book of Mormon, it is used to denote God’s position and divine judgment and worship in heaven.

concept_tradition_of_their_fathers

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: tradition of their fathers
• Books: helaman, mosiah
• Description: The tradition of their fathers refers to the religious or cultural heritage upheld by certain groups, sometimes at the expense of truth. In the Book of Mormon, it is often mentioned as a reason for rejection or resistance to the gospel.

concept_traditions_of_their_fathers

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: traditions of their fathers
• Books: alma, mosiah
• Description: Traditions of their fathers mean the customs and beliefs inherited from ancestors, which may be good or misleading depending on their alignment with the word of God. In the Book of Mormon, they are often criticized when they hinder faith in Christ.

concept_tree

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: tree
• Books: alma
• Description: The tree in the Book of Mormon is an important symbol, especially in the vision of the tree of life, representing God’s love or eternal life depending on the context. It may also simply denote something living that grows and bears fruit.

concept_unbelief

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: unbelief
• Books: 1-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: Unbelief is the rejection of belief in God or His prophets, often associated with stubbornness and spiritual blindness. In the Book of Mormon, it is considered a primary cause of spiritual deception and destruction.

concept_veil

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: veil · the veil
• Books: ether
• Description: The veil is a barrier that separates man from the full presence of God, and also symbolizes the limitations of human understanding in this life. In the book of Ether, it appears as an image of divine concealment or separation between worlds.

concept_war

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: war
• Books: alma
• Description: War in the Book of Mormon refers to armed conflict between peoples, and is often used as a backdrop to illustrate the outcomes of righteousness or wickedness. It reveals the effects of sin and the lack of peace.

concept_widowhood

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: widows
• Books: mosiah
• Description: Widows are women who have lost their husbands, and they are mentioned in the Book of Mormon as a vulnerable group needing care and justice. Their exploitation is condemned as it contradicts righteousness and mercy.

concept_wolves

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: wolves
• Books: 3_nephi, alma
• Description: Wolves are used in the Book of Mormon as a symbol of the predatory enemy that threatens the flock, appearing in the context of warnings against false prophets and evils that prey upon the people. They symbolize spiritual and social danger more than merely being an animal.

concept_women

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: women
• Books: 3_nephi, alma
• Description: Women in the Book of Mormon are mentioned as part of the covenant community and family, sometimes in contexts of sorrow, persecution, or communal joy. Their mention also reflects the impact of religious and wartime events on society as a whole.

concept_work

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the work · work
• Books: 2-nephi, alma
• Description: Work in the Book of Mormon refers to effort and labor in daily life, and sometimes to the Lord’s work in saving His people. It is also used to denote service and faithfulness in carrying out God’s commandments.

concept_yoke

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: yoke · the yoke
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The yoke in the Book of Mormon is a symbol of burden or submission, and is used metaphorically for the constraints imposed by sin or bondage. It is sometimes contrasted with the yoke of Christ, which lightens the load and grants rest.

concept_action

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: thy performance
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: Action or behavior that the Lord requires or by which a person is evaluated, meaning what a person actually does, not merely what they say.

concept_adversary

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: mine adversary
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The adversary or opponent, often referring to Satan or the opposing force to God’s work.

concept_all_flesh

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: all flesh
• Books: jacob
• Description: All flesh or all human beings, a comprehensive expression highlighting the universality of divine judgment or mercy.

concept_alpha_and_omega

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: Alpha and Omega
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: A title for Christ meaning the beginning and the end, indicating that He is eternal and encompasses all things in creation and salvation.

concept_anointing

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the anointing
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The anointing refers to divine consecration, indicating the setting apart of a person or granting them authority or grace from God.

concept_arm_of_flesh

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: arm of flesh
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: Reliance on human strength or means instead of depending on God, symbolizing spiritual weakness.

concept_audience

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: you
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: The addressed individuals in speech, meaning the listeners to whom the message of Christ or the prophet is directed.

concept_bad

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: bad
• Books: jacob
• Description: The wicked or morally corrupt, used to describe what is evil or contrary to God’s will.

concept_bad_spirit

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: bad one
• Books: alma
• Description: An evil spirit or demonic being that misleads people and opposes God, appearing in the context of unclean spirits or the influence of evil.

concept_bands_of_death

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: bands of death
• Books: alma
• Description: A metaphorical expression in Alma describing the chains of sin and spiritual death that hold a person until Christ redeems them. It refers to a state of spiritual bondage that can only be freed by redemption.

concept_battlefield

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: field of battle
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: A phrase in 3 Nephi referring to the site of combat or the location of military confrontation between armies. It is used to describe the place of decisive battle.

concept_belief

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: belief
• Books: alma
• Description: Refers to the faith or internal conviction that leads to repentance and obedience in the context of Alma’s teachings. It is the acceptance of spiritual truths and trust in God.

concept_birds

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: fowls of the air
• Books: ether
• Description: The phrase “fowls of the air” in Ether refers to birds in general as part of creation. It is used within the description of the earth and its creatures.

concept_blessing

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: blessed
• Books: alma
• Description: The term “blessed” in Alma denotes receiving God’s favor or divine goodness. It is used to describe those who receive grace or blessing due to their faithfulness.

concept_blindness

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: blind
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: The term “blind” in 3 Nephi is used literally for loss of sight, and sometimes also hints at spiritual blindness. In the mentioned context, it describes a state of inability to see.

concept_blood_of_christ

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: my blood
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: The phrase “my blood” in 3 Nephi refers to the blood of Christ shed as part of His atonement. It symbolizes the redemptive sacrifice that cleanses from sin.

concept_blood_of_the_lamb

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: his blood
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: The phrase “his blood” in 1 Nephi refers to the blood of the Lamb of God, meaning Christ, which symbolizes redemption and atonement. The blood here serves as a sign of salvation and purification.

concept_bones_of_men

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: bones of men
• Books: mosiah
• Description: The phrase “bones of men” in Mosiah refers to the remains of human bodies or to death and physical decay. It appears within the imagery of destruction or burial.

concept_breath

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: breath
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: “Breath” in 2 Nephi refers to the life of man granted by God. It serves as a reminder that life itself is a continuous divine gift.

concept_brethren

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: brethren
• Books: omni
• Description: “Brethren” in Omni is used as a call to the sons of the people or spiritual relatives within the discourse of Nephi and his descendants. It denotes a community of believers or family/national members.

concept_briers

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: briers
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: “Briers” in 2 Nephi symbolize harmful plants that grow in cursed or forsaken land. They are used as an image of desolation and curse.

concept_briers_and_thorns

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: briers and thorns
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The phrase “briers and thorns” in 2 Nephi describes harmful wild plants that appear in cursed land. It is a poetic image of barrenness and divine punishment.

concept_broken_heart_and_contrite_spirit

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: a broken heart and a contrite spirit
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: The phrase “a broken heart and a contrite spirit” in 3 Nephi describes true humility and sincere repentance before God. It is the sacrifice that the Lord requests instead of external offerings.

concept_brotherhood

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: brother
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: “Brother” in 3 Nephi is used to denote brotherhood among the people or between believers. It signifies the bond of kinship, love, and mutual responsibility.

concept_burden

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: burden
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: Refers to the load or weight that burdens a person, and is used in 2 Nephi metaphorically to denote spiritual and physical distress or heaviness. In the context of scripture, it may also symbolize what the wicked bear as the consequences of their sins.

concept_butter

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: butter
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: Butter here is a simple food made from dairy products, mentioned in 2 Nephi within the description of the land’s prosperity and bounty. It is used to denote abundance of living and agricultural blessing.

concept_calling

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books

• Surface Forms: called

• Books: alma

• Description: Refers to someone being called or chosen by God for a specific mission or service. In Alma, it is associated with the divine calling for leadership, preaching, or performing sacred work.## concept_captain

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books

• Surface Forms: king’s captain

• Books: mosiah

• Description: A title referring to a military leader under the king, responsible for leading soldiers or executing the orders of royal authority. In the book of Mosiah, it appears within the political and military context of the kingdom of Nefi.

concept_captivity_and_death

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: captivity and death
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: A phrase that combines captivity and death as terrifying consequences of sin or spiritual rejection. In 2 Nephi, it is used to express the fate that awaits the wicked if they do not repent.

concept_chains_of_hell

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: chains of hell
• Books: alma
• Description: Refers to the spiritual chains that bind sinners and prevent them from freedom and salvation. In Alma, it is a metaphor for the bondage of sin and despair before repentance.

concept_cherubim

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: cherubim
• Books: alma
• Description: Cherubim are celestial beings associated with the presence and holiness of God, appearing in Alma as a symbolic representation drawn from biblical tradition. They are used to denote divine guardianship and heavenly glory.

concept_child_of_christ

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: child of Christ
• Books: moroni
• Description: Refers to a person who spiritually belongs to Christ, meaning one who accepts His covenant and lives according to His teachings. In Moroni, this phrase highlights the believer’s identity as one of Christ’s children by spiritual birth.

concept_chosen_vine

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: choicest vine
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The chosen vine is a symbolic representation of God’s people or His house, which the Lord has carefully planted. In 2 Nephi, it is used to signify divine selection and covenant care.

concept_christ

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: Christ
• Books: mormon
• Description: Christ refers to Jesus Christ, the central Savior and Redeemer in the Book of Mormon. In Mormon, He is presented as the only hope for salvation, resurrection, and eternal life.

concept_churches

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: churches
• Books: alma
• Description: Refers to religious groups or local gatherings of believers, sometimes mentioned in the plural form to indicate the multiplicity of congregations or divisions. In Alma, the term appears in the context of organizing believers or critiquing religious deviation.

concept_city

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: city
• Books: mormon
• Description: A city is a population center or urban area, often mentioned in the Book of Mormon as a significant political, military, or religious site. In Mormon, it may be associated with destruction, fortification, or the gathering of peoples.

concept_clean_hands

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: clean hands
• Books: alma
• Description: Clean hands symbolize innocence, integrity, and lack of involvement in bloodshed or injustice. In Alma, it is used to denote moral purity and accountability before God.

concept_clouds

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: clouds
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: Clouds are mentioned in 2 Nephi as a natural image or symbol of heavenly signs. In the prophetic context, they may be associated with divine glory or the darkness that precedes or accompanies great events.

concept_correspondence

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: correspondence
• Books: alma
• Description: Refers to the exchange of messages between individuals or groups. In Alma, it is understood within the context of formal or personal communication that conveys news or instructions.

concept_corrupt_tree

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: corrupt tree
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: In the context of the Book of Mormon, the phrase “corrupt tree” symbolizes a person or people that do not bring forth good fruit, used to express spiritual corruption and turning away from God. It contrasts with the good tree in Christ’s teachings about fruit and works.

concept_covenant_of_the_father

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the covenant of the Father
• Books: moroni
• Description: “The covenant of the Father” is the divine covenant associated with the plan of salvation that the Father accomplishes through Jesus Christ, mentioned as the foundation of hope in redemption and eternal life. In Moroni, this covenant is linked to the call for people to have faith in Christ and hold fast to His promises.

concept_craft

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: craft
• Books: alma
• Description: In the book of Alma, “craft” refers to the deceptive means used by the wicked to mislead or corrupt people. It is understood within the context of secret works and political and spiritual deceit.

concept_cross

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the cross
• Books: ether
• Description: “The cross” in the book of Ether symbolizes the instrument of Christ’s crucifixion and the humility and sacrifice associated with His discipleship. It is also sometimes used to denote faith in Christ who will be crucified in the future.

concept_curse_of_god

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: curse of God
• Books: alma
• Description: “The curse of God” is a divine judgment that falls upon individuals or nations due to wickedness and rebellion, often appearing in the Book of Mormon as a consequence of turning away from commandments. It is sometimes associated with humiliation or deprivation of covenant blessings.

concept_daughters

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: daughters
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: “Daughters” in 2 Nephi refers to the daughters of the people or the daughters of Zion in a prophetic context that describes societal corruption or fate. The phrase is used within moral or prophetic warnings regarding adornment and pride.

concept_day_of_judgment

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: day
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: “Day” here refers to the day of judgment, the time when humans stand before God to be accountable for their deeds. In 3 Nephi, this concept is associated with the coming of Christ and the final reckoning of people.

concept_day_of_salvation

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: day of salvation
• Books: alma
• Description: “The day of salvation” is a time of grace and a call to repentance and faith in Christ before judgment arrives. In Alma, it is presented as the present opportunity that should be seized before it is too late.

concept_day_of_the_lord

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: day of the Lord
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: “The day of the Lord” is the prophetic day when God intervenes powerfully for judgment and salvation, often associated with the coming of Christ and His judgments upon the wicked. In 2 Nephi, it carries the meaning of silencing evil and revealing God’s glory.

concept_day_of_visitation

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the day of visitation
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: “The day of visitation” is the time when God visits His people for judgment or mercy, depending on their response to Him. In 2 Nephi, it denotes a moment of divine intervention that reveals the spiritual state of humanity.

concept_deseret

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: deseret
• Books: ether
• Description: “Deseret” is a symbolic name found in the book of Ether and interpreted as “honeybee.” It is used as a name for a people or land, associated with diligence, order, and prosperity.

concept_desolation

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: desolation
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: “Desolation” or “devastation” in 2 Nephi refers to the state of a land or people after destruction, war, and corruption. It is a prophetic concept that describes the outcome of rejecting God and the resulting ruin.

concept_destructions

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: destructions
• Books: alma
• Description: “Destruction” in the book of Alma denotes widespread ruin that befalls nations or cities due to wickedness, wars, or divine judgment. It is used to emphasize the consequences of rebellion against God.

concept_devourer

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the devourer
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: “The devourer” in 3 Nephi is an image of a force that consumes fruit or blessings, often understood as a symbol of ruin that God prevents from befalling His repentant people. The phrase comes in the context of a divine promise to protect believers from corruption and loss.

concept_divine_arm

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: mine arm
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: “My arm” or “my mighty hand” in 2 Nephi refers to God’s active power in salvation and judgment. It is a prophetic expression of the Lord’s strength that works in history to accomplish His purposes.

concept_divine_presence

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: presence
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: Refers to the presence of God or His spiritual closeness to His people, which is granted or withheld based on obedience and faith in the context of the Book of Mormon.

concept_divine_sonship

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: Son of the living God
• Books: mormon
• Description: A messianic title declaring that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God, used in the Book of Mormon to affirm His divinity and redemptive authority.

concept_divine_words

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: his words
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: Refers to the words of the Lord or His revealed teachings, given to prophets or the people to guide them toward truth and salvation.

concept_divine_work

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: my work
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: Refers to God’s salvific work in gathering His people, fulfilling His purposes, and establishing His kingdom among humanity.

concept_divine_wrath

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: my wrath
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: Refers to God’s righteous anger against wickedness and rebellion, a divine punishment that manifests when people reject His commandments.

concept_dogs

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: dogs
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: Used as a derogatory image for filth or contempt, referring to people viewed as outside of God’s covenant or in a state of spiritual defilement.

concept_dragon

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the dragon
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: A symbol of Satan or the opposing force of evil against God, appearing in the context of depicting the spiritual struggle between good and evil.

concept_drink

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: drink
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: Refers to drinking literally or symbolically, often associated in the Book of Mormon with receiving blessings or judgments depending on the context.

concept_dust

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: dust of the earth
• Books: mosiah
• Description: An expression of humility or insignificance, used to denote that man is made from the dust of the earth and is subject to God.

concept_duty

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: duty
• Books: alma
• Description: Refers to the obligation or responsibility that falls upon a person before God and others, especially in performing what is required of them faithfully.

concept_endless_hell

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: endless hell
• Books: moroni
• Description: Refers to a state of eternal punishment or separation from God, viewed as the ultimate consequence of unrepentant wickedness.

concept_enemy_of_all_righteousness

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: enemy of all righteousness
• Books: moroni
• Description: A description of Satan or the force that opposes all righteousness, working to deceive humanity and lead them away from God.

concept_engravings

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: engravings
• Books: mosiah
• Description: The engravings or writings carved on plates or solid materials, serving as a means of preserving the sacred record in the Book of Mormon.

concept_equity

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: equity
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: Refers to fair and just treatment or equality in judgment, used to denote God’s justice in dealing with people.

concept_eternal_purposes

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: great and eternal purposes
• Books: alma
• Description: Refers to God’s eternal purposes in salvation and redemption, and the establishment of His plan throughout sacred history.

concept_eternal_world

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: eternal world
• Books: alma
• Description: Refers to the eternal world or the everlasting state that follows mortal life, where the fate of the soul is viewed in light of salvation or damnation. In the context of the Book of Mormon, this concept is linked to the reality of the afterlife and God’s eternity.

concept_eternity

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: eternal world
• Books: alma
• Description: Eternity is the endless extension of God’s existence and His kingdom, used to denote what lies beyond human temporal limits. In the Book of Mormon, it contrasts with mortal life and emphasizes the permanence of divine reward.

concept_everlasting_damnation

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: everlasting damnation
• Books: helaman
• Description: Everlasting damnation is the ultimate spiritual ruin resulting from the rejection of repentance and Christ. In the Book of Mormon, it serves as a warning to the wicked about suffering and separation from God.

concept_everlasting_light

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: everlasting light
• Books: alma
• Description: Everlasting light is the light of God and His truth that guides souls to salvation and does not fade. In the Book of Mormon, it is associated with Christ and the life that flows from following Him.

concept_everlasting_salvation

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: everlasting salvation
• Books: alma
• Description: Everlasting salvation is the ultimate deliverance from sin and spiritual death through Jesus Christ. In the Book of Mormon, it is presented as the goal of faith, repentance, and obedience to the gospel.

concept_every_creature

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: every creature
• Books: mosiah
• Description: Refers to all creatures or all humans collectively, in a comprehensive formulation that affirms the universality of God’s call or judgment. In the Book of Mormon, it is used to express the inclusiveness of the divine message or judgment.

concept_every_soul

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: every soul
• Books: alma
• Description: Every soul means every individual person, emphasizing personal responsibility before God. In the Book of Mormon, it is used to indicate that the call to repentance and salvation includes everyone.

concept_evil_fruit

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: evil fruit
• Books: jacob
• Description: Evil fruit refers to the results or works that arise from a corrupt tree or source, in a moral and spiritual metaphor. In the Book of Mormon, it symbolizes that what is evil is known by its bad fruits.

concept_eye

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: eye
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: The eye is used as a symbol of perception and spiritual or physical vision. In the Book of Mormon, it may refer to God’s gaze or to human attention to what is true.

concept_fall_of_man

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: fall of man
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The fall of man is the event through which sin and death entered the world due to the transgression of Adam and Eve. In the Book of Mormon, it is understood as part of God’s plan that made redemption through Christ possible.

concept_false_christs

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: false Christs
• Books: words_of_mormon
• Description: False Christs are individuals who claim to be Christ or come in His name falsely to deceive people. In the Book of Mormon, believers are warned against them as they lead many astray.

concept_false_prophet

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: false prophet
• Books: helaman
• Description: A false prophet is one who claims to prophesy or speaks in God’s name without true divine authorization. In the Book of Mormon, he is considered a tool of deception that leads the people away from the truth.

concept_familiar_spirits

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: familiar spirits
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: Familiar spirits are spirits that are summoned or communicated with in forbidden practices of divination and sorcery. In the Book of Mormon, they are mentioned among the spiritual deviations that God rejects.

concept_famine

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: famine
• Books: helaman
• Description: Famine is a severe lack of food sometimes sent as divine judgment or as a result of corruption and turmoil. In the Book of Mormon, it appears as a disciplinary tool that drives the people to repentance.

concept_filthiness

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: he who is filthy
• Books: alma
• Description: Filthiness or uncleanness here refers to the spiritual or moral state tainted by sin. In the Book of Mormon, it is used to refer to those who refuse to repent and remain in corruption that prevents them from entering God’s presence.

concept_firstborn_status

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: my first-born
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: Refers to the status of Christ as “the firstborn” or the first son of God, a phrase that highlights His preeminence and divine authority in the context of prophecy about the Redeemer.

concept_firstfruits

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: first-fruits
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: This expression is used to denote Christ or the first fruits of salvation, meaning what God offers as a sign of spiritual blessing and abundance.

concept_flesh_and_blood

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: flesh and blood
• Books: ether
• Description: A phrase referring to the mortal human being in its natural state, used in the Book of Mormon to distinguish between the physical body and spiritual life or heavenly glory.