Groups

434 entities — 1,764 unified descriptions.

group_lamanites

• Appearances: 307 times in 14 Books
• Surface Forms: Lamanites · the Lamanites · people · Lamanite · this people
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, 4_nephi, alma, enos, ether, helaman, jacob, jarom, mormon, moroni, mosiah, omni, words_of_mormon
• Description: The Lamanites are descendants of Laman and his followers from the sons of Lehi, often depicted as a distinct people in conflict and wars with the Nephites. In the text, they are also the subject of calls for repentance and divine mercy.

group_nephites

• Appearances: 307 times in 15 Books
• Surface Forms: Nephites · people of Nephi · my people · this people · people
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, 4_nephi, alma, enos, ether, helaman, jacob, jarom, mormon, moroni, mosiah, omni, words_of_mormon
• Description: The Nephites are the covenant people descended from Nephi and his followers, forming the main nation that preserves the records and prophecies in the Book of Mormon. They frequently appear in their struggles with the Lamanites and in their spiritual and historical roles.

group_humanity

• Appearances: 104 times in 11 Books
• Surface Forms: children of men · men · the children of men · all men · man
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, ether, helaman, jacob, jarom, mormon, moroni, mosiah
• Description: Humanity in general, referring to all of Adam and Eve’s descendants. The term is used in the Book of Mormon to indicate the need for mankind to repent and be saved through Jesus Christ.

group_israel

• Appearances: 95 times in 8 Books
• Surface Forms: house of Israel · Israel · my people · the house of Israel · his people
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, ether, jacob, mormon, moroni
• Description: The house of Israel, the covenant people chosen by the Lord in the Old Testament, includes the tribes and their descendants. In the Book of Mormon, it is also used to refer to the scattered people of the Lord who will be gathered in the last days.

group_brethren

• Appearances: 94 times in 10 Books
• Surface Forms: brethren · my brethren · his brethren · their brethren · my beloved brethren
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, ether, helaman, jacob, mormon, mosiah, words_of_mormon
• Description: The brethren is a common address among family members or believers, especially among the sons of Lehi or among the saints. It indicates a bond of kinship or faith more than being a national name.

group_church

• Appearances: 88 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: church · church of God · the church · the church of God · my church
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, helaman, moroni, mosiah
• Description: The church in the Book of Mormon is the community of believers who have relied on Christ and entered into His covenant, sometimes referred to as the church of God or His church. It is the organization that governs worship, teaching, and spiritual leadership among the saints.

group_people

• Appearances: 77 times in 9 Books
• Surface Forms: people · the people · this people · his people · every man
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, ether, helaman, jacob, mosiah, words_of_mormon
• Description: This term often refers to a specific people within the narrative of the Book of Mormon, whether it be the Nephites, Lamanites, or others depending on the context. It is used to denote the group being addressed by the prophet or described in their spiritual and political condition.

group_gentiles

• Appearances: 64 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: Gentiles · the Gentiles · Gentile
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, ether, mormon
• Description: The Gentiles are the peoples not belonging to the house of Israel, appearing in the Book of Mormon particularly in the context of their coming to the promised land and in the last days. They are mentioned as those who will carry the gospel to the children of Israel and to the rest of the world.

group_prophets

• Appearances: 52 times in 11 Books
• Surface Forms: prophets · the prophets · prophet
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, enos, ether, helaman, jacob, moroni, mosiah, words_of_mormon
• Description: The prophets are men called by God to declare His word and warn the people, calling them to repentance. In the Book of Mormon, this includes a wide group of apostles and prophets who testified of Christ and recorded revelation.

group_angels

• Appearances: 46 times in 8 Books
• Surface Forms: angels · angel · angel of the Lord · the angel · his holy angel
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, helaman, jacob, moroni, mosiah
• Description: Angels are heavenly messengers sent by God to declare revelation, warn, or preach. In the Book of Mormon, they appear as divine servants guiding the prophets and testifying of Christ.

group_priests

• Appearances: 42 times in 6 Books
• Surface Forms: priests · the priests · priests of Noah · his priests · priest
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, jarom, moroni, mosiah
• Description: The priests are religious leaders or worship servants associated with religious authority, sometimes appearing as the corrupt priests of Noah. In some instances, the term refers to a religious group engaged in teaching or service.

group_jews

• Appearances: 38 times in 8 Books
• Surface Forms: the Jews · Jews · Jew · Jews at Jerusalem
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, 4_nephi, alma, ether, jacob, mormon
• Description: The Jews are the covenant people in Jerusalem from whom the family of Lehi emerged, depicted in the book as the bearers of the law and the prophets. They are also mentioned in the context of their rejection of the prophets and their role in the coming of Christ.

group_children

• Appearances: 26 times in 7 Books
• Surface Forms: children · our children · thy children · their children · sons
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, jacob, mormon, mosiah
• Description: The children refer to sons and daughters, frequently mentioned in the Book of Mormon in the context of covenant blessings, teaching, and discipline. The term is also sometimes used to denote spiritual or physical offspring.

group_robbers

• Appearances: 25 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: robbers · Gadianton robbers · band of robbers · armies of robbers · Gadianton
• Books: 3_nephi, 4_nephi, ether, helaman, mormon
• Description: The robbers are organized criminal gangs, most notably the “Gadianton robbers,” who appear as a secret political force in the narrative. They are depicted as instruments of murder, corruption, and the downfall of societies.

group_zoramites

• Appearances: 25 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: Zoramites · people · Zoramite
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, jacob, mormon
• Description: The Zoramites are a splinter group from the Nephite people who separated and established their own form of worship. In the Book of Mormon, they are known for their corrupt teachings, class pride, and rejection of the poor.

group_my_people

• Appearances: 24 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: my people
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, mosiah
• Description: “My people” is a term used to denote the group belonging to the speaker, whether it be the covenant nation or his followers. In the Book of Mormon, it often refers to the people of God whom the prophets call to repentance and obedience.

group_fathers

• Appearances: 22 times in 9 Books
• Surface Forms: fathers · our fathers · their fathers · my fathers · the fathers
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, ether, helaman, mormon, mosiah, words_of_mormon
• Description: The fathers refer to the early ancestors of the covenant people, particularly the fathers of the Israelites and the Nephites. Their mention serves as a reminder of the covenants, promises, and spiritual history inherited.

group_multitude

• Appearances: 22 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: the multitude · multitude
• Books: 3_nephi, moroni, mosiah
• Description: The multitude refers to large crowds of people mentioned in scenes of preaching, miracles, and judgment. The term often indicates the general public gathered to hear the prophets or witness signs.

group_the_wicked

• Appearances: 21 times in 7 Books
• Surface Forms: the wicked · wicked · they that work wickedness · the guilty and the wicked · sinners
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, helaman, moroni, mosiah
• Description: The wicked are those who reject God, engage in evil, and oppose the prophets. In the Book of Mormon, they are contrasted with the righteous and warned of judgment and punishment.

group_righteous

• Appearances: 20 times in 6 Books
• Surface Forms: the righteous · righteous
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, helaman, jacob
• Description: The righteous are those who believe in God, keep His commandments, and walk uprightly. In the Book of Mormon, they are promised peace, salvation, and eternal inheritance.

group_disciples

• Appearances: 19 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: disciples · his disciples · the disciples · my disciples · you
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, ether, mormon, moroni
• Description: The disciples are followers of Christ who learn from Him and are sent to serve in His name. In the Book of Mormon, the term includes disciples of Jesus among the Nephites and those who receive His commission and teaching.

group_his_people

• Appearances: 19 times in 7 Books
• Surface Forms: his people
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, ether, helaman, mosiah
• Description: This term refers to “his people” depending on the context, meaning the group belonging to a particular leadership or prophetic figure in the narrative. It is used in the Book of Mormon to denote the covenant people or followers belonging to that leader.

group_people_of_limhi

• Appearances: 17 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: people of Limhi · the people of Limhi · the people · his people · people of king Limhi
• Books: alma, ether, mosiah
• Description: The people of Limhi are a group of Nephites who were under the authority of King Limhi and later fell into captivity among the Lamanites. They are highlighted in the books of Alma and Mosiah as examples of humiliation followed by deliverance and return to the covenant.

group_this_people

• Appearances: 17 times in 6 Books
• Surface Forms: this people · people
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, ether, mormon, mosiah
• Description: “This people” is a general term referring to the group in question within the context, often meaning the Nephite people or a specific group of addressees. It is used to identify the covenant group or nation being spoken of in the text.

group_holy_prophets

• Appearances: 16 times in 8 Books
• Surface Forms: holy prophets · the holy prophets
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, helaman, jacob, mosiah, words_of_mormon
• Description: The holy prophets are a group of prophets mentioned in the Book of Mormon as witnesses of God and proclaimers of His word across generations. They appear as prophetic authority calling for repentance and prophesying of Christ.

group_enemies

• Appearances: 14 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: enemies · their enemies · our enemies · your enemies
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, helaman, mosiah
• Description: The enemies refer to groups or peoples hostile to the Nephites or believers in the narrative. The term often appears in the context of war, persecution, or spiritual enmity.

group_people_of_ammon

• Appearances: 13 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: people of Ammon
• Books: alma, helaman
• Description: The people of Ammon are a group of Lamanites who converted to the Lord and are known for their covenant of not bearing arms. They settled in the land of Jershon and became an example of faith and peace.

group_saints

• Appearances: 13 times in 7 Books
• Surface Forms: saints · the saints · his saints
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, enos, helaman, mormon, moroni
• Description: The saints are the faithful believers in the Lord, referring to the covenant people who walk in righteousness. The term is used in the Book of Mormon to denote followers of Christ or His dedicated people.

group_the_poor

• Appearances: 13 times in 6 Books
• Surface Forms: the poor · poor
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, helaman, mormon, mosiah
• Description: The poor are those lacking money or status, appearing in the Book of Mormon as a class in need of justice and mercy. The wealthy are often rebuked for despising or exploiting the poor.

group_house_of_jacob

• Appearances: 12 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: house of Jacob · the house of Jacob
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, 4_nephi, mormon
• Description: The house of Jacob is a collective name for the people of Israel descended from Jacob, used in the Book of Mormon to denote the covenant people. The term appears in the context of prophecy regarding the gathering of Israel and the restoration of the covenant.

group_nations

• Appearances: 12 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: nations · the nations · all nations
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: Refers to the various nations and peoples mentioned in the Book of Mormon, whether the nations of the world in general or the peoples surrounding Israel and its descendants. It is also used in the context of prophecies about the spread of the gospel among all nations.

group_seed_of_joseph

• Appearances: 12 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: thy seed · the fruit of thy loins · seed of Joseph · the fruit of my loins · the seed of thy loins
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma
• Description: Refers to the descendants of Joseph, son of Jacob, particularly his offspring who will be blessed in the last days according to the prophecies of Lehi and Nephi. In the context of the Book of Mormon, it is often understood as the people of the book itself descended from Joseph.

group_teachers

• Appearances: 12 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: teachers · teacher
• Books: alma, jarom, moroni, mosiah
• Description: The teachers are religious instructors or preachers who teach the people the word of God and explain the doctrines. They appear in the Book of Mormon as servants of teaching and guidance within the church or among the people.

group_ancestors

• Appearances: 11 times in 6 Books
• Surface Forms: our fathers · fathers · his fathers · their fathers
• Books: 1-nephi, alma, ether, helaman, moroni, mosiah
• Description: “Our fathers” refers to the early ancestors of the people of the book, particularly the founding fathers such as Lehi, Jacob, Nephi, and others from whom later generations inherited the covenant and faith. The phrase is used to remind of the spiritual history and past covenants.

group_amlicites

• Appearances: 10 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: Amlicites
• Books: alma
• Description: The Amlicites are followers of Amlici who separated from the Nephites and joined the Lamanites during Alma’s time. They appear as a rebellious group involved in political and military conflict against the people of Alma.

group_people_of_god

• Appearances: 10 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: my people · people of God · his people · the people of God
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma
• Description: “The people of God” refers to the group that entered into a covenant with the Lord and sought to follow Him, whether from the Nephites or from believers gathered in the church. The phrase is used to affirm spiritual identity rather than just lineage.

group_amalekites

• Appearances: 9 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: Amalekites
• Books: alma
• Description: The Amalekites are a group of dissenters or apostates appearing in the book of Alma, often standing in opposition to the Nephites. They are associated with religious and political disputes and inciting war.

group_judges

• Appearances: 9 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: judges · judge
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, helaman
• Description: The judges are the civil rulers in the Nephite system of government after the abolition of the monarchy, also referred to as the chief judge. They were responsible for issuing judgments and managing the affairs of the people, as seen in the books of Alma, Helaman, and 3 Nephi.

group_anti_nephi_lehi

• Appearances: 8 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: people of Anti-Nephi-Lehi · Anti-Nephi-Lehi · brethren
• Books: alma
• Description: The Anti-Nephi-Lehi people are Lamanites who converted under the sons of Mosiah and made a covenant not to bear arms, later known as the people of Anti-Nephi-Lehi. They buried their weapons as a symbol of their repentance and many later merged with the Nephite people.

group_believers

• Appearances: 8 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: my sheep · those who believed · his sheep · them
• Books: 3_nephi, helaman, moroni, mosiah
• Description: The believers are those who accepted the message of Christ or the teachings of the prophets and believed in them at various times in the Book of Mormon. The description is sometimes used for true believers as the Lord’s sheep, and sometimes for members of the community who have remained steadfast in faith.

group_judah

• Appearances: 8 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: Judah · men of Judah · thy people
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi
• Description: Judah is one of the tribes of Israel, also referred to as the people of Judah or the inhabitants of Jerusalem in the context of the division between Israel and Judah. In the Book of Mormon, he appears as the people who remained in Jerusalem and whose lineage is associated with kings and prophets.

group_kings

• Appearances: 8 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: kings
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, jarom, omni
• Description: The kings are the rulers who led the Nephite people before the establishment of the system of judges, and they are also mentioned in other historical and prophetic contexts. They stand out in the text as symbols of political authority and the test between monarchy and justice.

group_people_of_noah

• Appearances: 8 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: people · this people · his people · my people
• Books: mosiah
• Description: The people of Noah are followers of the wicked king Noah in the land of Lehi-Nephi, known for their corruption and rejection of the Lord’s prophets. After Noah’s downfall, they became part of the events leading to Alma’s escape and the establishment of a new believing community.

group_servants

• Appearances: 8 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: servants · servants of the king · his servants
• Books: alma, helaman, jacob, mosiah
• Description: The servants are attendants or workers in the king’s court or in the service of a person of authority, frequently appearing in the stories of kings and leaders. In some instances, the term refers to the servants of King Noah or other servants within the political and social context.

group_sons_of_mosiah

• Appearances: 8 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: sons of Mosiah · sons · the sons of Mosiah
• Books: alma, mosiah
• Description: The sons of Mosiah are four prominent young men: Ammon, Aaron, Omner, and Himni, who went forth to preach among the Lamanites. They are considered some of the greatest missionaries in the Book of Mormon, known for their deep repentance and bold service.

group_churches

• Appearances: 7 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: churches · many churches
• Books: 2-nephi, alma, mormon, mosiah
• Description: The churches refer to groups of believers or local religious gatherings in the Book of Mormon, not just a single institution. They are often mentioned in the plural to indicate the spread or division of Christian groups.

group_jaredites

• Appearances: 7 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: people · this thy people · our people · his people · Jaredites
• Books: ether, moroni
• Description: The Jaredites are an ancient people in the book of Ether, who migrated to the promised land during the time of the Tower of Babel and established a great kingdom. The term “people” is sometimes used to refer to them or to a specific group among them.

group_little_children

• Appearances: 7 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: little children · little ones
• Books: 3_nephi, alma, mosiah
• Description: The little children mentioned in the Book of Mormon are subjects of Christ’s mercy and blessing, particularly during His appearance among the Nephites. The expression is also used to denote the weak or innocent who need protection and care.

group_prisoners

• Appearances: 7 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: prisoners · his prisoners
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma
• Description: The prisoners are those held captive due to wars or persecutions in the Book of Mormon. They often appear in the context of their liberation or treatment by leaders and kings.

group_women_and_children

• Appearances: 7 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: women and children · women and our children
• Books: alma, ether, mormon, mosiah
• Description: The women and children are collectively mentioned as innocent civilians affected by wars, migrations, or captivity. They are highlighted in the text as a group needing protection and salvation.

group_church_of_christ

• Appearances: 6 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: church of Christ · the church of Christ
• Books: 3_nephi, 4_nephi, moroni, mosiah
• Description: The church of Christ is the believing community established by Jesus Christ among His people after His appearance in the Americas. It is the official name of the church in the Book of Mormon, based on repentance, baptism, and revelation.

group_disciples_of_jesus

• Appearances: 6 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: disciples of Jesus · them
• Books: 3_nephi, 4_nephi, mormon
• Description: The disciples of Jesus are His faithful followers whom He chose, taught, and sent to serve after His appearance in the land of abundance. They are sometimes referred to as apostles or leaders who carried His teachings to the people.

group_elders

• Appearances: 6 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: elders · elders of the church
• Books: alma, moroni
• Description: The elders are church leaders or ordained priests who serve in teaching and spiritual care within the church. They appear in the Book of Mormon as responsible for preaching, baptizing, and organizing the congregation.

group_needy

• Appearances: 6 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: the needy · needy
• Books: 2-nephi, alma, mormon
• Description: The needy are the poor or those lacking food, clothing, or assistance, and believers are encouraged to help them generously. The term is used in the context of charity and social mercy.

group_nephis_seed

• Appearances: 6 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: thy seed · the people of my seed · my seed · his seed
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi
• Description: The seed of Nephi refers to his descendants and the descendants of his people, meaning the group descended from Nephi within the divisions of the Nephite people. The expression is used in prophecies and covenants concerning the future of this people.

group_people_of_the_lord

• Appearances: 6 times in 5 Books
• Surface Forms: people of the Lord · the people of the Lord
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, helaman, mosiah
• Description: The people of the Lord is the expression used for those who belong to God by covenant and obedience, whether from the children of Israel or from believers in the Americas. It refers to the group chosen by the Lord and guided through His prophets.

group_unbelievers

• Appearances: 6 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: unbelievers · those who have dwindled in unbelief · unbeliever
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, mosiah
• Description: The unbelievers are those who reject faith in God or stray from it, with some described as having “dwindled in unbelief.” The term appears in contexts warning against doubt and apostasy.

group_wives

• Appearances: 6 times in 6 Books
• Surface Forms: their wives · wives · our wives · tender wives
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, jacob, mormon, mosiah
• Description: The wives are the women associated with men in marriage, appearing in the Book of Mormon in contexts of family, sorrow, protection, or captivity. They are sometimes mentioned as victims of injustice or war.

group_all_nations

• Appearances: 5 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: all nations · all nations of the earth
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma
• Description: This expression refers to all the peoples of the earth, used in prophecies about the spread of Christ’s message and salvation to all nations. It also appears in the context of universal judgment and the extension of covenant blessings to the entire world.

group_great_and_abominable_church

• Appearances: 5 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: great and abominable church · the great and abominable church
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi
• Description: A symbolic name for a wicked power or group opposing God and His church, depicted in 1 and 2 Nephi as a force resisting the saints and corrupting the ways of the Lord. It does not necessarily refer to a specific institution but symbolizes religious and spiritual corruption opposing the truth.

group_jacob

• Appearances: 5 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: Jacob
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: Jacob is the son of Lehi and brother of Nephi, one of the family members who left Jerusalem. In 1 Nephi, he appears as a prominent figure receiving instruction and blessing and participating in the establishment of the early community.

group_kishkumens_band

• Appearances: 5 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: his band · this band · band of robbers and secret murderers
• Books: helaman
• Description: The band of Kishkumen is a group of secret murderers and robbers in the book of Helaman, associated with conspiracies and political assassinations. They represent a model of secret corruption threatening Nephite society.

group_our_fathers

• Appearances: 5 times in 4 Books
• Surface Forms: our fathers
• Books: 2-nephi, alma, ether, mosiah
• Description: This phrase refers to the early fathers or ancestors from whom the addressees inherited faith, covenant, and sacred history. It is used to remind of God’s work with previous generations and the responsibility to keep the commandments.

group_people_of_ammonihah

• Appearances: 5 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: people · this people
• Books: alma
• Description: Refers to the inhabitants of the city of Ammonihah in the book of Alma, a people who rejected the call to repentance offered by Alma and Amulek. They are often mentioned as an example of hardness and rejection leading to judgment.

group_seed

• Appearances: 5 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: thy seed · seed · our seed
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: In the context of the Book of Mormon, “seed” or offspring often refers to the descendants of Lehi or to the people who will carry the covenant and promises. It appears in prophecies about blessing, scattering, or restoration.

group_sons_of_ishmael

• Appearances: 5 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: sons of Ishmael
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, alma
• Description: The sons of Ishmael are members of Ishmael’s family who accompanied Lehi and his family in their migration from Jerusalem. They appear in 1 and 2 Nephi and Alma as part of the founding group of the Nephite people.

group_amulonites

• Appearances: 4 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: Amulonites
• Books: alma
• Description: The Amulonites are followers of Amulon, a group of priests and people associated with his rule during Alma’s time. They appear in the book of Alma as an opposing faction to the people of God and participating in persecution.

group_brethrens_seed

• Appearances: 4 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the seed of my brethren · the seed of thy brethren · these
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: Refers to the seed of the brethren, meaning the descendants of Lehi’s other sons besides Nephi, used in Nephi’s address about their future. In the prophetic context, they are the people who will receive promises and warnings together.

group_children_of_israel

• Appearances: 4 times in 3 Books

• Surface Forms: children of Israel · the children of Israel

• Books: 1-nephi, 3_nephi, jacob

• Description: They are the covenant people of the Old Testament, the descendants of Jacob whom the Lord brought out of Egypt and gave the law. In the Book of Mormon, they are invoked as a model for the covenant people whom God blesses or chastens according to their obedience.## group_covenant_people

• Appearances: 4 times in 3 Books

• Surface Forms: covenant people · the covenant people of the Lord

• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, mormon

• Description: They are the Lord’s people bound to Him by a sacred covenant, meaning those who have accepted His commandments and received His promises. In the Book of Mormon, the term refers to a chosen group responsible for faithfulness and obedience before God.

group_daughters_of_the_lamanites

• Appearances: 4 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: daughters of the Lamanites
• Books: mosiah
• Description: Daughters of the Lamanites, a group of women mentioned in the Book of Mosiah in the context of their marriages to certain men of faith. They are depicted as part of the Lamanite community that interacted with the Nephites.

group_five_men

• Appearances: 4 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: five
• Books: helaman
• Description: Five men mentioned in the Book of Helaman within the events of conflict and turmoil between the Nephites and Lamanites. The expression refers to a specific small group of men in a military or social narrative context.

group_forefathers

• Appearances: 4 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: our forefathers · our fathers
• Books: alma
• Description: The early fathers or ancestors who are called to remembrance in the Book of Alma as the origin of the people and their religious heritage. They often refer to the Nephite fathers or the ancestors of the Israelites who inherited the covenant.

group_household

• Appearances: 4 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: household
• Books: 1-nephi, alma, ether
• Description: The house or household, meaning the family members or domestic group associated with a person or family in the narrative. It is used in the Book of Mormon to denote a family unit or a complete household within the events of migration or faith.

group_laman_and_lemuel

• Appearances: 4 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: Laman and Lemuel · they
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: Laman and Lemuel, the older brothers of Nephi, are sometimes referred to by the plural pronoun in the narrative of 1 Nephi. They represent in the book an example of murmuring and rejection compared to Nephi’s faith.

group_lawyers

• Appearances: 4 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: lawyers
• Books: 3_nephi, alma
• Description: The lawyers or men of law who appear in the books of Alma and 3 Nephi as an educated and influential class in judiciary and politics. They are often portrayed as opponents of the prophets or as debaters on religious and legal matters.

group_mankind

• Appearances: 4 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: mankind · all mankind
• Books: ether, jacob, mosiah
• Description: All of humanity or all of mankind, meaning all people without exception in the theological discourse of the Book of Mormon. The term is used to emphasize the universality of salvation, fall, or judgment for all humans.

group_nephite_seed

• Appearances: 4 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: your seed · our seed · my seed
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi
• Description: The seed of Nephi or his descendants, used to express the covenant lineage descending from Nephi and his people. In the context of 1 and 2 Nephi, it refers to the continuation of divine promise through generations.

group_people_of_morianton

• Appearances: 4 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: people of Morianton
• Books: alma
• Description: The people of Morianton, a group of Nephites associated with a city or leader named Morianton in the Book of Alma. They appear in the context of internal conflicts, migration, and struggles for land and power.

group_prisoners_of_war

• Appearances: 4 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: prisoners of war · prisoners
• Books: alma
• Description: Prisoners of war or captives taken in battles between the Nephites and Lamanites in the Book of Alma. The description is used to denote those who fell into captivity as a result of military conflict.

group_women

• Appearances: 4 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: women
• Books: alma, jacob
• Description: Women, who are mentioned in the books of Alma and Jacob within groups of Nephite or Lamanite society. They sometimes appear in the context of suffering, covenant, or family life.

group_young_men

• Appearances: 4 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: young men · sons
• Books: 2-nephi, alma, mosiah
• Description: Young men or sons, referring in places of 2 Nephi, Alma, and Mosiah to young males or sons of the community. In some contexts, the expression refers to the sons of Lamanite mothers known for their bravery in war.

group_zeniffs_people

• Appearances: 4 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: my people · brethren
• Books: mosiah
• Description: The people of Zeniff, meaning the Nephite group led by Zeniff to the land of Nephi and later subjected to Lamanite kings. They are sometimes referred to with phrases like “my people” or “brethren” in the Book of Mosiah.

group_all_peoples

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: every nation, kindred, tongue, and people · nations, kindreds, tongues, and people
• Books: 1-nephi, mosiah
• Description: All nations, kindreds, tongues, and peoples, meaning all of humanity without exception. The expression is used to emphasize the inclusivity of Christ’s message and salvation for all people.

group_apostles

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: apostles · the apostles
• Books: ether, mormon, moroni
• Description: The apostles, chosen witnesses of Christ sent to proclaim the gospel and establish the church. In the Book of Mormon, they are referred to as a holy group bearing authority and testimony of Christ.

group_chief_captains

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: chief captains
• Books: alma
• Description: In the context of the Book of Mormon, this expression refers to high-ranking military leaders or army chiefs who commanded in wars and military organization, particularly in the Book of Alma.

group_devils

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: devils
• Books: 1-nephi, 3_nephi, mosiah
• Description: Devils are evil spirits or forces of evil associated with Satan, appearing in the Book of Mormon as sources of temptation, deception, and spiritual corruption.

group_dissenters

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: dissenters
• Books: alma, helaman
• Description: Dissenters are individuals or groups who left their people or deviated from their political or religious loyalty, often becoming a source of strife and war within Nephite or Lamanite communities.

group_false_prophets

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: false prophets
• Books: 3_nephi, words_of_mormon
• Description: False prophets are individuals who claim prophecy or teaching in the name of God but mislead the people, and they are condemned in the Book of Mormon for leading the people away from the truth.

group_families

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: families · wives and children
• Books: ether, mosiah
• Description: This refers to families or households, sometimes including wives and children together, as the basic social unit in the stories of migration, wars, and survival in the Book of Mormon.

group_fatherless

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the fatherless · fatherless
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: The fatherless or orphans, a vulnerable group mentioned in the prophets’ calls for mercy and justice in the Book of Mormon.

group_freemen

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: freemen · my freemen
• Books: alma
• Description: Freemen are those who refuse to submit to monarchy or political tyranny, appearing in the Book of Alma as a group defending freedom and rights against monarchists.

group_guards

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: guards · his guards
• Books: alma, mosiah
• Description: Guards are soldiers or servants assigned to guard prisons, palaces, or important persons, appearing in contexts of authority and captivity in the books of Alma and Mosiah.

group_house_of_david

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: house of David · thy father’s house
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The house of David is the royal lineage to which Christ belongs according to prophecies, and the expression is used in 2 Nephi to refer to the promised origin of Christ from the line of David.

group_hypocrites

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: hypocrites
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: Hypocrites are those who outwardly display piety or righteousness while their hearts are far from God, and they are rebuked in 3 Nephi for corrupting true worship and righteousness.

group_king_men

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: king-men
• Books: alma
• Description: The king-men are a political group in the Book of Alma that sought to restore monarchy instead of the existing judge-based government, associated with rebellion and internal division.

group_leaders

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: leaders
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, jarom
• Description: Leaders are those who take on religious, political, or social guidance for the people, appearing in the Book of Mormon as responsible for leading groups or nations.

group_lost_tribes_of_israel

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the other tribes of the house of Israel · the lost tribes of Israel · lost tribes of Israel
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: The lost tribes of Israel are the scattered northern tribes of Israel, referred to in the Book of Mormon as part of the covenant people who will be gathered in the last days.

group_meek

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the meek
• Books: 2-nephi, helaman
• Description: The meek are those who are humble and gentle before God, praised in the Book of Mormon for they shall receive blessings and spiritual inheritance.

group_nation

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: nation · my nation
• Books: 2-nephi, ether
• Description: A nation is a large political group or people, and the expression is sometimes used in the Book of Mormon to refer to a specific people as a chosen nation or a nation in a state of spiritual decline.

group_other_nations

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: other nations
• Books: 2-nephi, mosiah
• Description: This expression in the Book of Mormon refers to nations or peoples not belonging to the house of Israel, meaning other nations that will receive the word of the Lord. It is used in the context of prophecy about the spread of the gospel among non-Jews.

group_parents

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: thy father and thy mother · my parents · parents
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi
• Description: Referring to the parents, meaning the father and mother, as the source of upbringing and familial authority. It appears in the context of moral commandments and blessings or curses associated with honoring parents.

group_people_of_nephihah

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: people of Nephihah
• Books: alma
• Description: The inhabitants of the city of Nephihah in the land of Zarahemla, appearing in the Book of Alma within events of internal and political conflicts. They are referred to as a local group among the Nephite people.

group_people_of_zarahemla

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: people of Zarahemla · people
• Books: helaman, mosiah
• Description: The inhabitants of Zarahemla, the capital or main center of the Nephite people during many periods of the book. The expression is sometimes used to denote the entire people residing there, not just the city.

group_philistines

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: Philistines · the Philistines
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The Philistines are an ancient people from the Old Testament mentioned in prophetic quotations within the Book of Mormon. They are referred to as an example of nations known in biblical history.

group_saints_of_god

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: saints of God
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: They are the saints of God, meaning the faithful believers who walk according to the covenant and righteousness. In the context of 1 Nephi, they refer to the true people of the Lord or His devoted followers.

group_secret_combinations

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: secret combinations
• Books: 2-nephi, ether
• Description: These are groups or secret conspiracies conspiring for murder, power, and gain, considered among the great evils in the Book of Mormon. They are specifically used to describe hidden organizations that corrupt nations and lead to their destruction.

group_seed_of_jacob

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: seed of Jacob
• Books: 3_nephi, mormon
• Description: Referring to the seed of Jacob, meaning the people of Israel descending from the patriarchs. In the Book of Mormon, it is often used to denote the children of Israel or the Nephites and Lamanites as belonging to this lineage.

group_seed_of_nephi

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: thy seed · our seed
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi
• Description: Referring to the seed of Nephi, meaning his direct descendants and those belonging to his house and people. It is sometimes used in a broader sense to include the Nephites as a people connected to Nephi’s covenant.

group_the_dead

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: the dead
• Books: 2-nephi, alma, ether
• Description: The dead, meaning those who have departed from physical life and await resurrection and judgment. The term appears in educational contexts about the spirit world, resurrection, and redemption.

group_the_proud

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the proud
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: They are the proud or those who are exalted in themselves, who refuse to humble themselves before God. In the Book of Mormon, they are often associated with wealth, power, and distancing from righteousness.

group_the_twelve

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the twelve
• Books: 3_nephi, moroni
• Description: The twelve, meaning the twelve disciples or chosen leaders in the service of Christ among His people. In the context of 3 Nephi and Moroni, they refer to the twelve called to serve the church after Christ’s appearance.

group_true_church_of_christ

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: true church of Christ
• Books: 3_nephi, 4_nephi
• Description: The true church of Christ, meaning the community of believers who rely on His teachings and live according to His gospel. In 3 Nephi and 4 Nephi, it is used to denote the unified church in righteousness after Christ’s coming.

group_twelve_apostles

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: twelve apostles of the Lamb · twelve apostles
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: The twelve apostles of the Lamb, meaning the twelve apostles chosen by Christ for His ministry. In 1 Nephi, they are referred to in the prophetic vision as the leaders of the church in the New Testament.

group_widows

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: widows
• Books: 2-nephi, mormon
• Description: Widows, meaning women who have lost their husbands, mentioned in the context of social vulnerability and the need for care. In the Book of Mormon, the term is often used to condemn their oppression or neglect.

group_world

• Appearances: 3 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the world · world
• Books: 1-nephi, ether
• Description: Referring to “the world” in the sense of the unfaithful human society that often stands in opposition to the covenant people in the Book of Mormon. It is used to denote the temporal and spiritual world that rejects God.

group_zeniff_people

• Appearances: 3 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: my people
• Books: mosiah
• Description: They are the people of Zeniff, meaning the Nephite group led by Zeniff to the land of Nephi and then lived under his rule. The expression “my people” appears in the context of Zeniff’s talk about his people whom he cared for.

group_zion

• Appearances: 3 times in 3 Books
• Surface Forms: Zion · thee
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: Zion is the community of God’s faithful people and the society of saints who dwell in righteousness and unity. In the Book of Mormon, it is also used to denote the New Jerusalem or the covenant people gathered by the Lord.

group_amalickiahites

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: Amalickiahites
• Books: alma
• Description: The Amalickiahites are followers of Amalickiah, a rebellious Nephite leader who became one of the prominent enemies of the believers. They appear in the Book of Alma as a political and military group opposing the people of God.

group_armies

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: armies
• Books: 3_nephi, mosiah
• Description: The armies in the Book of Mormon are the military forces engaged in wars between the Nephites and Lamanites and other peoples. They are also mentioned in contexts of defending the land and freedom or as instruments of divine judgment.

group_army_of_shiz

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: army of Shiz · armies of Shiz
• Books: ether
• Description: The army of Shiz is the military force belonging to Shiz in his final war within the Jaredite narrative in the Book of Ether. It is part of the conflict that ended with the near destruction of Shiz’s people.

group_assyrian

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: Assyrian · the Assyrian
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The Assyrians are mentioned as an ancient imperial power in Nephi’s prophecies, associated with the captivity of Israel and its chastisement. Their mention serves to affirm that God controls great nations.

group_chaldeans

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: Chaldeans
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: The Chaldeans are an ancient Babylonian people mentioned in Nephi’s prophecies within the context of the captivity and destruction that will befall Jerusalem. Their mention signifies divine judgment upon nations and the city.

group_chief_judges

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the chief judges · chief judges
• Books: alma, helaman
• Description: The chief judges are the highest judicial and political authority in the Nephite republican government. They appear in Alma and Helaman as state leaders who govern the people and face insurrections.

group_children_of_amulon

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: children of Amulon
• Books: alma, mosiah
• Description: The children of Amulon are the descendants of Amulon, one of King Noah’s priests who became oppressors of the people of God. They appear in Alma and Mosiah in the context of slavery, persecution, and intermingling among groups.

group_children_of_lehi

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: children of Lehi
• Books: 3_nephi, mormon
• Description: The children of Lehi are the descendants of Lehi, meaning the people who left Jerusalem and from whom the Nephites and Lamanites were formed. The expression in 3 Nephi and Mormon denotes the entire covenant people.

group_children_of_nephi

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: them · children of Nephi
• Books: mosiah
• Description: The children of Nephi are the Nephites, meaning the group descended from Nephi who preserved the records and law. The pronoun/expression in Mosiah refers to this people as a distinct group from others.

group_coriantumr_people

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: people of Coriantumr
• Books: ether
• Description: The people of Coriantumr are the Jaredites who followed their king Coriantumr in the late stages of their history. They appear in the Book of Ether within the story of internal wars that led to their destruction.

group_daughters

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: thy daughters · daughters
• Books: 1-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: The daughters in the Book of Mormon are sometimes mentioned as the daughters of a people or a specific person, often in contexts of family, covenant, or danger and abduction. The expression is also used to denote young women within the community.

group_daughters_of_my_people

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: daughters of my people
• Books: jacob, mosiah
• Description: “Daughters of my people” is an expression directed at the women of the addressed community or people, used in the context of moral preaching and warning. In the Book of Mormon, it denotes the women of Israel or the covenant people within prophetic discourse.

group_egyptians

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: the Egyptians
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: The Egyptians are the ancient people of Egypt, mentioned in the context of knowledge of writing, language, and worldly wisdom. In 1 Nephi, they are cited as an example of a people known for learning and writing.

group_elders_of_the_church

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: elders of the church
• Books: moroni
• Description: The elders of the church are the local spiritual leaders in the church of Christ, tasked with teaching, caring, and guiding. They appear in Moroni’s letter within instructions for church organization.

group_ends_of_the_earth

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: ends of the earth · the ends of the earth
• Books: 2-nephi, ether
• Description: “Ends of the earth” is a prophetic expression referring to all distant nations or to the whole world. In the Book of Mormon, it is used to denote the spread of the Lord’s message to all peoples.

group_ephraim

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: Ephraim
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: Ephraim is one of the tribes of Israel, mentioned as a descendant of Joseph. In the context of the Book of Mormon, it is associated with the blessings and promises given to the house of Israel.

group_family

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: family
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: The family refers to Nephi’s family or the family that left Jerusalem with Lehi. In 1 Nephi, it is used to denote the family group that formed the nucleus of the people in the new land.

group_high_priests

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the high priests · high priests
• Books: alma, mosiah
• Description: The high priests are religious leaders with supreme authority in the church or among the people, responsible for teaching and preaching. They appear in Alma and Mosiah within the priesthood organization and spiritual leadership.

group_his_angels

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: his angels
• Books: 3_nephi, mosiah
• Description: His angels are the heavenly messengers of God who carry out His will and declare His messages. In the Book of Mormon, they are mentioned as divine servants accompanying the work of salvation.

group_holy_angels

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: holy angels
• Books: 3_nephi, alma
• Description: The holy angels are the pure angels who serve God and bear witness to His truth. They appear in the context of visions or teachings about the heavenly realm and divine message.

group_house_of_joseph

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: house of Joseph
• Books: 3_nephi, ether
• Description: The house of Joseph refers to the lineage of Joseph the son of Jacob, meaning the tribes descending from him, particularly Ephraim and Manasseh. In the Book of Mormon, it is used to denote the covenant people associated with God’s promises to Israel.

group_ishmaelites

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: Ishmaelites
• Books: jacob, mormon
• Description: The Ishmaelites are the descendants of Ishmael or those belonging to his house, mentioned in the Book of Mormon as one of the branches of the Israelite people. In the context of Jacob and Mormon, it denotes a relative group within the divisions of Israel.

group_jacobites

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: Jacobites
• Books: jacob, mormon
• Description: The Jacobites are the descendants of Jacob or those belonging to his house, and the name is used in the classifications of the people of Israel. In the Book of Mormon, it appears as a relative classification among the covenant groups.

group_josephites

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: Josephites
• Books: jacob, mormon
• Description: The Josephites are the descendants of Joseph or those belonging to his house, meaning a branch of the tribes of Israel. In the Book of Mormon, they are mentioned within the relative classifications of the people.

group_kindreds

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: kindreds
• Books: 1-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: Kindreds refer to clans or kinship groups among the peoples. In the Book of Mormon, it is used to denote all families and nations that will hear the word of the Lord.

group_lamanite_army

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: army · an army
• Books: alma, mosiah
• Description: The Lamanite army is the military force belonging to the Lamanites, the enemies of the Nephites in most of the narrative. It appears in Alma and Mosiah as an army waging war against the people of Nephi.

group_lehi_sons

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: my sons
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: The sons of Lehi, referring to his family members whom he addresses in the Book of 1 Nephi. They are referred to as a group of his descendants and sons who will be preserved the promise.

group_lehis_seed

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: his seed · my seed
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi
• Description: The seed of Lehi, meaning his descendants and grandchildren who are included in the Lord’s promise of blessing and land. The expression is used in 1 and 2 Nephi to denote the people descended from Lehi.

group_lehis_sons

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: my sons
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The sons of Lehi whom Nephi addresses in the Book of 2 Nephi. The term refers to the male children of Lehi within the first prophetic family.

group_lemuelites

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: Lemuelites
• Books: jacob, mormon
• Description: A group associated with Lemuel, mentioned in the books of Jacob and Mormon as a branch or group descended from Lemuel’s line. The name appears as a classification of a people linked to one of Lehi’s sons.

group_manasseh

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: Manasseh
• Books: 2-nephi, alma
• Description: Manasseh, an Israelite tribe attributed to Lehi and his descendants in the Book of Mormon. The name is used to affirm the Israelite origin of the Nephite people.

group_many_people

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: many · many people
• Books: alma
• Description: Many people who believed or joined the community of believers in various contexts within the Book of Alma. The expression is general and refers to a large number of individuals without specifying names.

group_mothers

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: mothers
• Books: 3_nephi, alma
• Description: Mothers, referring to women mentioned in contexts of sorrow, faith, or care for children in 3 Nephi and Alma. The term denotes a group of mothers within Nephite society.

group_my_children

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book
• Surface Forms: my children
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: My children or my sons, a call directed by Nephi to his descendants or to his people as his spiritual or physical children. It appears in 2 Nephi as a paternal and prophetic address.

group_nephite_armies

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Book

• Surface Forms: armies · my men

• Books: alma

• Description: The Nephite armies, meaning the military forces belonging to the Nephite people during times of war. The expression also includes their fighting men when discussing mobilization and defense.## group_nephite_children

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books

• Surface Forms: my children · our children

• Books: 2-nephi

• Description: Nephite children, referring to the offspring of the Nephite people within the family and community. The term is used in 2 Nephi to denote the younger generation that is addressed or blessed.

group_nephite_families

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: women and their children · our women and our children
• Books: alma, moroni
• Description: Nephite families, particularly the women and their children who are mentioned together in contexts of danger or mercy. The term signifies Nephite families as a social unit.

group_nephite_fathers

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: your fathers
• Books: alma
• Description: Nephite fathers, referring to the ancestors whom Alma addresses as the source of the religious and historical tradition of the people. The term is used to remind listeners of their spiritual heritage.

group_people_of_king_noah

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: this people
• Books: mosiah
• Description: The people of King Noah, referring to the Nephites who lived under the corrupt reign of Noah in the book of Mosiah. They are sometimes referred to in a general phrase like “this people.”

group_people_of_lehi

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: people of Lehi
• Books: alma
• Description: The people of Lehi, referring to the group descended from Lehi after his migration from Jerusalem. The term is used in Alma to denote the Nephite/Lamanite people as the descendants of Lehi.

group_priests_of_king_noah

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: priests of king Noah
• Books: mosiah
• Description: The priests of King Noah, referring to the corrupt religious leaders who served in Noah’s court in the book of Mosiah. They are mentioned as a group associated with the corruption of governance and distorted worship.

group_princes

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: princes · the princes
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi
• Description: Refers to “princes” or leaders of status among the peoples in the context of the Book of Mormon, often mentioned as a ruling class or nobility among the groups. The text does not always specify their names but uses them as a socially influential category.

group_prophets_of_old

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the prophets of old · prophets of old
• Books: 1-nephi, jacob
• Description: The ancient prophets who preceded the time of the Book of Mormon, cited as previous witnesses of Christ and God’s plans. The term is used to affirm the continuity of revelation through the ages.

group_prophets_of_the_lord

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the prophets of the Lord · prophets of the Lord
• Books: alma, jarom
• Description: The prophets of the Lord whom God sent to teach the people, warn them, and call them to repentance. The term refers to a group of inspired prophets, not to any one individual.

group_queens

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: queens
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi
• Description: Refers to “queens” or women of royal authority in the context of the peoples of the Book of Mormon. The term appears as a social class associated with royalty and power.

group_remnant_of_israel

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the remnant of Israel · the remnant of their seed
• Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: The remnant of Israel, referring to the descendants of the house of Israel that will remain after scattering and judgment. In the Book of Mormon, the phrase is often used to refer to the American Indians as part of this remnant.

group_righteous_people

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: his righteous people · righteous people
• Books: alma, ether
• Description: The righteous people who walk according to God’s commandments and are distinguished from the wicked. The term is used to describe a chosen group that receives the Lord’s help and protection.

group_righteous_remnant

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: those who are not of the world · the more righteous part of the people
• Books: 1-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: The righteous remnant or the good part of the people that is preserved from judgment and destruction. In prophetic context, this remnant is contrasted with “the world” or the more corrupt among the people.

group_secret_band

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: secret band
• Books: helaman
• Description: A secret band or conspiratorial group that operates in secrecy to achieve power, murder, and plunder. In the book of Helaman, this phrase is associated with political conspiracies and corruption threatening society.

group_seed_of_my_brethren

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: seed of my brethren
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: The seed of my brethren, referring to the descendants of his brothers who remained in Jerusalem or their subsequent offspring. The phrase is used in the context of the promise and prophecy about the relationship between the seed of Nephi and the rest of the house of Israel.

group_seraphim

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: seraphim · one of the seraphim
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The seraphim, holy celestial beings mentioned in prophetic visions associated with the throne of God. In the Book of Mormon, the term appears in the context of visions and heavenly worship.

group_servants_of_the_lord

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the servants of the Lord · servants of the Lord
• Books: 3_nephi, jacob
• Description: The servants of the Lord, those whom God calls to do His work and teach His word. This includes prophets, missionaries, and all who serve in fulfilling God’s purposes.

group_shiz_people

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: people of Shiz
• Books: ether
• Description: The people of Shiz, followers of Shiz in the story of the civil war recounted in the book of Ether. They are mentioned within the bloody conflict between Shiz and Coriantumr.

group_sons

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: thy sons · sons
• Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi
• Description: Sons or children in the general familial sense, the term is sometimes used literally and sometimes metaphorically for descendants in the Book of Mormon. It often appears in the context of blessings or paternal commandments.

group_sons_of_alma

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: his sons · sons of Alma
• Books: alma
• Description: The sons of Alma, referring to Alma the Younger and his sons who became servants of the Lord. They are known for their missionary service and faith following Alma the Younger’s conversion.

group_sons_of_helaman

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: my sons · his sons
• Books: alma, helaman
• Description: The sons of Helaman, namely Nephi and Lehi, who are noted for their faith and courage during times of war. They are mentioned as examples of righteous youth preserved by the Lord.

group_tongues

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: tongues
• Books: 1-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: “Tongues” refers to the gift of speaking in languages or with miraculous speech, appearing in the context of spiritual gifts bestowed by the Lord upon His people. It is also mentioned among the signs and gifts of the Spirit in appearances and teachings.

group_twelve_disciples

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: twelve others · the twelve
• Books: 1-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: The twelve disciples whom the risen Jesus called in the land of the Nephites to serve among the people after His appearance. They became spiritual leaders and witnesses of His work and teachings among them.

group_twelve_others

• Appearances: 2 times in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: twelve others
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: Twelve others mentioned in 1 Nephi within Nephi’s vision of Christ’s future ministry among the Nephites. They appear as a distinct group associated with the Lord’s work among His people.

group_twelve_tribes_of_israel

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: the twelve tribes of Israel · twelve tribes of Israel
• Books: 1-nephi, mormon
• Description: The twelve tribes of Israel, the covenant people descended from the twelve sons of Jacob. They are invoked in the Book of Mormon as the covenant community that the Lord gathers and addresses.

group_unclean_spirits

• Appearances: 2 times in 2 Books
• Surface Forms: unclean spirits
• Books: 1-nephi, 3_nephi
• Description: Unclean spirits are evil spirits or demons that oppose God and harm humanity. They are mentioned in the text as forces of uncleanness and disturbance that are cast out by the Lord’s authority.

group_aaron_and_brethren

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: Aaron and his brethren
• Books: alma
• Description: Aaron and his brethren are Aaron’s companions from the Levites who accompanied him in missionary service among the Lamanites after their conversion.

group_abrahams_seed

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: his seed
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: “His seed” here refers to the seed of Abraham, meaning the people who belong to the Abrahamic covenant and are considered heirs of divine promises.

group_adulterers

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the adulterers
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: “The adulterers” are those who violate the law of chastity and marriage, mentioned in the Book of Mormon among the sinners whom the Lord condemns.

group_adversaries

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: adversaries
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: “The adversaries” are enemies or opponents who resist God’s people or His messengers and their teachings.

group_afflicted

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the afflicted
• Books: alma
• Description: “The afflicted” or “the distressed” are those who suffer from hardships and pain, often referring to those in need of divine comfort and mercy.

group_all_kindreds

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: all kindreds
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: “All kindreds” is a comprehensive expression referring to all families or human lineages, in the context of God’s general call to humanity.

group_all_nations_and_tongues

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: all nations and tongues
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: “All nations and tongues” is a phrase encompassing all peoples and languages, affirming the universality of Christ’s message to the whole world.

group_all_nations_kindreds_tongues_and_people

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: A comprehensive phrase referring to all the peoples of the earth with their various nations, lineages, and languages, used in 1 Nephi to denote the breadth of God’s message to everyone.

group_all_people

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: all people
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: A general expression referring to all people, appearing in 3 Nephi in the context of Christ’s call and His encompassing mercy.

group_alma_sons

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: his other sons
• Books: alma
• Description: Alma’s other sons, those of Alma who are mentioned in the book of Alma apart from Alma the Younger.

group_ammonites

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the children of Ammon
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The children of Ammon, referring to the Lamanites who entered into a covenant of peace and refused to bear arms after their conversion to the Lord.

group_ancient_inhabitants

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: ancient inhabitants
• Books: ether
• Description: The ancient inhabitants of the land, referring to the first peoples who lived in the area before later times.

group_ancients

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the ancients
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The ancients or former generations, the term is used to refer to peoples or men of the early ages in sacred history.

group_angels_of_god

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: angels of God
• Books: helaman
• Description: Angels of God, heavenly messengers sent to declare God’s will or provide aid and rebuke.

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• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: another people
• Books: ether
• Description: Another people distinct from the previously mentioned group, referring in the book of Ether to another group that will inhabit the land after the earlier nations.

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• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: Anti-Nephi-Lehies
• Books: alma
• Description: A Lamanite people who converted to the gospel and were known for their covenant of peace, refusing to fight even to the death rather than break their covenant with God.

group_antipus

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: people of Antipus
• Books: alma
• Description: The people of Antipus, a group associated with the leader or city named Antipus in the context of the wars between the Nephites and Lamanites.

group_any_man

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: any man
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: Any man in general, used to express the inclusiveness of judgment or call to every individual.

group_apostle_of_the_lamb

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: apostle of the Lamb
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: Apostle of the Lamb, referring to one of the chosen messengers of Christ, indicating in 1 Nephi the apostles who will serve Jesus Christ.

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• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: apostle of the Lamb of God
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: Apostle of the Lamb of God, a prophetic expression for one of Christ’s apostles who bears witness of Him and teaches His gospel.

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• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the apostles of the Lamb
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: The apostles of the Lamb, referring to the twelve whom Christ called to be witnesses of Him and lead His church.

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• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: armies of Helaman
• Books: alma
• Description: The armies of Helaman, a group of brave Nephite youths led by Helaman the Younger in battle.

group_army

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: his army
• Books: mosiah
• Description: An army or military forces attributed to a person mentioned in the text, referring in the context of the Book of Mormon to the group of fighters under his command.

group_army_of_aaron

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: army of Aaron
• Books: moroni
• Description: The army of Aaron, referring to the forces led by Aaron or attributed to him within the events of the book of Moroni.

group_army_of_moroni

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: army of Moroni
• Books: alma
• Description: The army of Moroni, the Nephite leader Moroni’s army that defended his people in the wars against the Lamanites.

group_army_of_zenephi

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: army of Zenephi
• Books: moroni
• Description: The army of Zenephi, the military force attributed to Zenephi in a later context of the book of Moroni, mentioned as a military power of his.

group_babes

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: babes
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: The little children or infants mentioned in the text in the context of the miracle and appearance of Christ among the Nephites after the resurrection.

group_beasts

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: beasts
• Books: mosiah
• Description: Beasts or animals in general, the term is used in the context of describing creatures mentioned in the blessings or destruction of the land.

group_beasts_of_the_forest

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the beasts of the forest
• Books: mosiah
• Description: Beasts of the forest, referring to wild animals that live in the woods, mentioned in the context of depicting the abundance or desolation of the land.

group_beggars

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: beggars
• Books: mosiah
• Description: Beggars or needy individuals who seek assistance, mentioned in the context of teachings about charity and mercy.

group_beloved_disciples

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: his beloved disciples
• Books: mormon
• Description: His beloved disciples, referring to the disciples chosen by Jesus Christ and given special love and status in His ministry among the Nephites.

group_benjaminites

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: my people
• Books: mosiah
• Description: Those belonging to the people of Benjamin, referring to the people of King Benjamin among the Nephites, mentioned here in a collective plural form.

group_blind

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the blind
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The blind, referring to those who have lost physical sight, mentioned in the context of prophecies about Christ’s healing and comforting the afflicted.

group_brothers

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: thy brothers
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: Thy brothers, referring to the brothers mentioned in an address directed to a specific person, often implying family members or close community members.

group_captains

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: captains
• Books: helaman
• Description: Military leaders or captains, those responsible for leading and organizing troops in the wars mentioned in the Book of Mormon.

group_captives

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: captives
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: Captives or prisoners taken in war or oppression, mentioned in the context of conflicts between the Nephite and Lamanite peoples.

group_cherubim

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: cherubim
• Books: alma
• Description: The cherubim, celestial angelic beings mentioned in the text as associated with God’s holiness and presence.

group_children_of_christ

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: children of Christ
• Books: mosiah
• Description: Refers to believers who are considered followers of Christ or part of His spiritual family in the context of the Book of Mormon. The phrase highlights the covenant belonging to Christ more than a national designation.

group_children_of_god

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: children of God
• Books: alma
• Description: An expression for those who belong to God through faith and obedience, used in a teaching context about the spiritual identity of believers. In the book of Alma, it describes a group attributed to God as His people.

group_children_of_jaredites

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: sons and daughters
• Books: ether
• Description: Refers to the sons and daughters of the Jaredites, meaning the descendants of the ancient Jaredite people mentioned in the book of Ether. The phrase is used to denote their offspring within the historical narrative.

group_children_of_laman

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: children of Laman
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: A designation for the descendants of Laman or the people attributed to him, a branch of the lineage of Lehi in the Book of Mormon. It is often used to refer to the Lamanites in their historical and covenant context.

group_children_of_strangers

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: children of strangers
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: A prophetic expression for descendants or a group attributed to strangers or those not belonging to the house of Israel. In 2 Nephi, it is used in the context of discussing mingling with nations or deviating from the covenant.

group_children_of_the_multitude

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the children of the multitude
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: Refers to individuals from the large multitude who believed or were influenced by Christ’s teachings after His appearance among the Nephites. The phrase distinguishes them as part of the general populace rather than leaders.

group_christians

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: Christians
• Books: alma
• Description: A name given to believers in Christ, those who accepted His teachings and followed Him. In the book of Alma, it appears as a description for those who belong to Christ by faith.

group_church_of_the_devil

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: church of the devil
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: A symbolic expression for a group of evil or all who oppose God and work against His purposes. In 1 Nephi, it contrasts with the church of the Lamb and refers to a spiritual system opposed to Christ.

group_church_of_the_lamb

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: church of the Lamb
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: Refers to the true believers’ community who follow the Lamb, meaning Jesus Christ. In 1 Nephi, it is depicted as the pure church of Christ in contrast to the forces of evil.

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• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: church of the Lamb of God
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: Another designation for the church of Christ, meaning the community of saints or believers who gather in the name of Jesus Christ. In 1 Nephi, it affirms that the true church is that which belongs to the divine Lamb.

group_congregations

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: congregations
• Books: alma
• Description: Refers to gatherings or religious groups where people come together for worship and teaching. In the book of Alma, it refers to groups of believers or local church meetings.

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• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: covenant people of the Lord
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: Refers to the Lord’s people who have entered into covenant with Him, meaning the covenant Israel or those who have joined Him by faith. In 1 Nephi, the phrase is used to affirm the covenant relationship between God and His people.

group_daughter_of_zion

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: daughter of Zion
• Books: moroni
• Description: A prophetic expression symbolizing the inhabitants of Zion, often referring to the Lord’s people or Jerusalem in a figurative feminine form. In Moroni, it appears within the language of lamentation or spiritual calling.

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• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: daughters of Ishmael
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: Refers to the daughters of Ishmael, meaning members of Ishmael’s family who accompanied Lehi in the wilderness. In 1 Nephi, they are part of the group that migrated from Jerusalem to the promised land.

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• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the daughters of Zion
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: A poetic prophetic expression about the women or people of Zion, meaning the Lord’s community in Jerusalem or among Israel. In 2 Nephi, it is used in the context of warning or moral and social description.

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• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the deaf
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: Referring to the deaf who are mentioned by Isaiah in Nephi’s quotation, in the context of prophecy about those who do not hear the word of God. The expression is used to denote a spiritual or physical state of unhearing.

group_debtors

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: debtors
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: Debtors whom Jesus speaks about in His teachings to the Nephites, in the context of ethics and justice in transactions. The term refers to those who have debts or financial obligations.

group_descendants

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: children
• Books: alma
• Description: The children or descendants mentioned by Alma in his discourse about blessings and covenants. Referring to the offspring of believers or the addressed individuals in context.

group_destroyed

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: those who shall be destroyed
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: Those who will perish or be destroyed due to their rejection of the truth, as mentioned in a prophetic quotation by Nephi. The expression refers to a class condemned to divine destruction.

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• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: those people who have been destroyed
• Books: alma
• Description: The people who have already perished, referring to a group that was destroyed or wiped out previously. The expression is used in the context of warning against a similar fate for those who refuse to repent.

group_destroyers

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: destroyers
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: The destroyers or ravagers described by Nephi in a prophetic context about evil and violence. The term indicates a group that practices corruption and devastation.

group_devil_and_his_angels

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the devil and his angels
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The devil and his fallen angels, referring to the spiritual forces of evil opposing God. The expression appears in the context of warning about the final fate of the wicked.

group_doleful_creatures

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: doleful creatures
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: Doleful creatures or sorrowful beings mentioned in a poetic prophetic quotation by Nephi. Referring to beings or figurative images expressing sadness and desolation.

group_dragons

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: dragons
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The dragons mentioned in a quotation from Isaiah within the book of 2 Nephi, a symbolic image of fearsome power or destruction. They are not necessarily understood here as literal creatures but as a poetic symbol.

group_elders_of_the_jews

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: elders of the Jews
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: The elders of the Jews, referring to the religious leaders or their elders in Jerusalem during Nephi’s time. They appear in the context of their rejection of the prophets and opposition to the truth.

group_faithful

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the faithful
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The faithful or loyal to God, those who remain steadfast in covenant and obedience. The expression is used to denote a group of righteousness in contrast to the wicked.

group_false_swearers

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: false swearers
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: Those who swear falsely, meaning those who utter false oaths or bear false witness. The expression appears in the context of condemning sin and moral corruption.

group_families_of_friends

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: their families
• Books: ether
• Description: The families of friends or relatives mentioned by Jared or his king in the context of the journey and migration. Referring to the families of companions who were associated with the group in their transition.

group_fellow_beings

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: your fellow beings
• Books: mosiah
• Description: Your fellow beings or your kindred, meaning other people who should be treated with mercy and justice. The expression appears in a moral teaching about responsibility towards others.

group_fellow_laborers

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books

• Surface Forms: his fellow laborers

• Books: mosiah

• Description: His fellow laborers or companions in work, as in the context of King Lamanite’s speech about cooperation. Referring to those who work with him in the same mission or message.## group_first_parents

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books

• Surface Forms: our first parents

• Books: mosiah

• Description: Refers to Adam and Eve as the first parents of humanity, used in the context of reminding about the Fall of man and redemption in God’s plan.

group_flocks_and_herds

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: flocks and herds
• Books: ether
• Description: Refers to the herds of livestock mentioned in the book of Ether as part of the wealth and economic resources of the peoples.

group_followers_of_god

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: followers of God
• Books: alma
• Description: Those who commit to worshiping and obeying God, in contrast to the wicked or followers of the devil in Alma’s teachings.

group_four_sons_of_jared

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: four sons
• Books: ether
• Description: The four sons of Jared mentioned in the book of Ether within the narrative of Jared’s lineage and the events of migration to the promised land.

group_friends

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: friends
• Books: ether
• Description: Refers to Jared’s friends or his close group who accompanied and assisted him in his journey and endeavors.

group_friends_of_jared

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: their friends
• Books: ether
• Description: Refers to Jared’s friends who were with him in the context of the story of the Tower of Babel and migration in the book of Ether.

group_future_generations

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: future generations
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The generations that will come after the time of the writer, addressed in 2 Nephi as those who will read the commandments and prophecies later.

group_future_readers

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: you
• Books: mormon
• Description: Readers addressed at a later time, specifically those who will read the words of Mormon and his records after they are completed.

group_gadianton_society

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: secret society of Gadianton
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: The secret band associated with Gadianton, depicted in 3 Nephi as a wicked hidden organization seeking corruption, murder, and control.

group_gadiantons_band

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: Gadianton’s band
• Books: helaman
• Description: The armed group or band associated with Gadianton, appearing in Alma and Helaman as a corrupt criminal and political force.

group_gadiantons_robbers

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: band of robbers of Gadianton
• Books: helaman
• Description: The band of robbers attributed to Gadianton, known in Helaman as a secret group engaging in robbery, murder, and societal destruction.

group_government

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: government
• Books: alma
• Description: The ruling authority or political system in Nephite society, as mentioned in Alma in discussions about governance and justice.

group_great

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the great
• Books: mosiah
• Description: Refers to a class or group of “the great,” meaning those of high status and authority, in a social context that distinguishes between classes or leaders.

group_great_church

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: great church
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: The “great church” in 1 Nephi, symbolizing the corrupt church or the wayward religious institution that opposes God’s work.

group_great_nation

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: a great nation
• Books: ether
• Description: A great nation that will arise from the descendants of Jared, referred to in the book of Ether as a strong and prosperous people in the land.

group_harlots

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: harlots
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: Refers to fornicators or immoral women in the context of moral warnings in the book of 1 Nephi, used to denote corruption and depravity. It does not specify a particular historical group but describes a category of people.

group_haughty

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the haughty
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: Refers to the proud or arrogant in the book of 2 Nephi, meaning those who elevate themselves and despise others. It appears within prophetic language about the pride of the wicked.

group_heathen

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the heathen
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: The pagans or nations not belonging to the house of Israel in the context of the book of 3 Nephi. It is used to denote non-Jewish peoples who will receive the message of the gospel.

group_hireling

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the hireling
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: The hired servant or hireling in the book of 3 Nephi, meaning one who serves for pay rather than out of loyalty. It comes as a symbolic representation of unfaithful leaders or teachers.

group_holy_men

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: holy men
• Books: words_of_mormon
• Description: The holy men who witnessed or wrote about God’s works in the history of Israel and Nephi. In the book of Words of Mormon, they refer to the faithful prophets and scribes.

group_holy_ones_of_god

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: holy ones of God
• Books: alma
• Description: The saints or righteous ones of God, meaning those who dedicate themselves to the Lord and live according to His commandments. In the book of Alma, this term denotes the group of faithful believers.

group_holy_seed

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the holy seed
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The holy seed, meaning the covenant descendants from the house of Israel that God has set apart for Himself. In the book of 2 Nephi, it refers to the chosen people according to the covenant.

group_hosts_of_the_battle

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: hosts of the battle
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The armies of battle or ranks of fighters in the context of war mentioned in the book of 2 Nephi. It refers to the opposing forces in military conflict.

group_house_of_his_father

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: brother of the house of his father
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The house of his father or his paternal clan, meaning the group of relatives belonging to the father’s house. In the book of 2 Nephi, it is used as an expression of familial belonging within Lehi’s house.

group_household_of_ishmael

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: household
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The household of Ishmael or his family, meaning the members of his family who joined Lehi in the journey from Jerusalem. In the book of 2 Nephi, it refers to the group accompanying Ishmael.

group_household_of_lehi

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: household
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The household of Lehi, meaning his immediate family and those under his care during the exodus from Jerusalem. It includes Lehi and his family members who became the nucleus of the first Nephite community.

group_houses_of_israel

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: houses of Israel
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The houses of Israel, meaning the tribes and families belonging to Israel according to the covenant. In the book of 2 Nephi, it is used to denote the entire Israelite people or its branches.

group_humble_brethren

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: their humble brethren
• Books: helaman
• Description: The humble brethren, meaning the poor or meek believers who accepted the word of God. In the book of Helaman, they are distinguished from the proud and resistant.

group_humble_followers_of_god

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: humble followers of God
• Books: helaman
• Description: The humble followers of God, meaning those who walk with humility and obedience before the Lord. In the book of Helaman, this term describes the group of faithful believers.

group_inhabitants

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: inhabitants
• Books: alma
• Description: The inhabitants or residents of the land mentioned in the book of Alma, meaning the people living in that area. The term does not specify a particular religious group but refers to the local populace in general.

group_inhabitants_of_the_earth

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the inhabitants of the earth
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: A general phrase referring to all the inhabitants of the earth, appearing in a prophetic context describing the universality of God’s work among humanity.

group_inhabitants_of_the_land

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: inhabitants of the land
• Books: ether
• Description: A phrase referring to the inhabitants of the land discussed in the book of Ether, meaning the peoples residing in that land during the times of the Jaredites and the Japhites.

group_inhabitants_of_the_whole_earth

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the inhabitants of the whole earth
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: Refers to all the inhabitants of the earth without exception, appearing in the context of discussing the spread of God’s news and judgments on a global scale.

group_ishmaelitish_women

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: Ishmaelitish women
• Books: alma
• Description: Women of the lineage of Ishmael or from his group, who are among the women associated with the Nephi family and the refugees from Jerusalem.

group_isles

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the isles
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: A prophetic expression about the isles and distant nations, used in the Book of Mormon to denote the peoples in the far reaches of the earth.

group_israelites

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: Israelites
• Books: helaman
• Description: The children of Israel, meaning the covenant people descended from Jacob, mentioned here as the nation that God has dealt with throughout history.

group_jared_family

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: their families
• Books: ether
• Description: The families of Jared or his group, meaning the members of Jared’s household who migrated together to the promised land.

group_judge

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: judge
• Books: helaman
• Description: The judge or judges who administer justice among the people, with the term appearing here in the context of the judicial system among the Lamanites or Nephites.

group_just_and_holy_men

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: just and holy men
• Books: alma
• Description: Righteous and upright men who have gained God’s favor, with the description used to denote the prophets or righteous individuals who declare the truth.

group_kingdoms

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: kingdoms
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The kingdoms of nations or political states, appearing in a prophetic context about the fall or rise of kingdoms according to God’s will.

group_kings_of_the_nations

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the kings of the nations
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The kings of nations and peoples, meaning the earthly rulers whom the prophets address in the context of judgment and authority.

group_laban_servants

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: his servants
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: The servants of Laban who were in his house or under his authority in Jerusalem, appearing in Nephi’s story during the attempt to obtain the records.

group_lamanite_ancestors

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: their fathers
• Books: alma
• Description: The early ancestors of the Lamanites, meaning the forebears to whom this people trace their origin in the narrative of the Book of Mormon.

group_lamanite_chief_captains

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: chief captains of the Lamanites
• Books: alma
• Description: The chief military leaders among the Lamanites, meaning the senior officers who lead the armies in wars.

group_lamanite_children

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: their children
• Books: jacob
• Description: The children of the Lamanites, mentioned in the context of discussing the innocence of the young or the lineage of the Lamanite people.

group_lamanite_cities

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: cities of the Lamanites
• Books: alma
• Description: The cities of the Lamanites, meaning the urban centers belonging to the Laman people in their land, appearing in the context of conflict and wars between the Nephites and Lamanites.

group_lamanite_guards

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: guards of the Lamanites
• Books: mosiah
• Description: The guards of the Lamanites, meaning the soldiers or guards assigned to protect prisons or locations belonging to the Lamanites in the narrative of the Book of Mormon.

group_lamanite_husbands

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: their husbands
• Books: jacob
• Description: The husbands of the women mentioned in the context of Jacob, meaning men from the Laman people who were married to those women.

group_lamanite_wives

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: their wives
• Books: jacob
• Description: The wives of men from the Laman people, with the phrase appearing in the context of discussing familial relationships among the Lamanites.

group_lamanite_women

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: daughters of the Lamanites
• Books: moroni
• Description: The daughters of the Lamanites, meaning women from the Laman people, appearing in a prophetic or poetic context within the Book of Mormon.

group_law_and_prophets

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: law and the prophets
• Books: 3_nephi
• Description: The law and the prophets, meaning the Mosaic law and the teachings of the prophets that were cited in Christ’s teachings to His people.

group_learned

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: the learned
• Books: 2-nephi
• Description: The learned or scholars, meaning those with worldly knowledge and education who are sometimes contrasted with spiritual wisdom in the Book of Mormon.

group_lehis_family

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: his family
• Books: 1-nephi
• Description: The family of Lehi, which is the family that left Jerusalem under Lehi’s leadership and is considered the origin of the first Nephite community.

group_lower_judges

• Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
• Surface Forms: lower judges of the land
• Books: alma
• Description: The lower judges in the land, meaning the judicial officials below the higher judges in the Nephite political system.