Objects
198 entities — 1,764 unified descriptions.
object_plates
- Appearances: 51 times in 12 books
- Surface Forms: plates · these plates · plates of Nephi · other plates · the plates of Nephi
- Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, 4_nephi, alma, ether, jacob, jarom, mormon, mosiah, omni, words_of_mormon
- Description: The plates are the metallic records on which the news and revelations of the Nephites were written, the most important of which are the plates of Nephi. They are the means by which the history and teachings of the people were preserved until they were later translated into the Book of Mormon.
object_weapons
- Appearances: 46 times in 8 books
- Surface Forms: weapons of war · swords · bows · bow · arrows
- Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, ether, helaman, mormon, mosiah
- Description: Weapons of war are the tools used in the conflicts between the Nephites and Lamanites, such as swords, bows, and arrows. They are frequently mentioned in the context of defending the people or describing wars.
object_brass_plates
- Appearances: 24 times in 6 books
- Surface Forms: plates of brass · these plates of brass
- Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, mosiah, omni
- Description: The brass plates were carried by Lehi’s family from Jerusalem and contain scriptures, genealogies, and sacred writings used to preserve the law and prophecies among the Nephites.
object_sword
- Appearances: 17 times in 6 books
- Surface Forms: sword · the sword · swords
- Books: 1-nephi, alma, ether, helaman, mosiah, omni
- Description: The sword is a prominent weapon in the Book of Mormon, used in the wars between the Nephites and Lamanites. It may also symbolize power, judgment, and is sometimes kept as a relic or historical marker.
object_flocks
- Appearances: 16 times in 4 books
- Surface Forms: flocks · my flocks
- Books: 3_nephi, alma, ether, mosiah
- Description: Flocks of sheep or cattle were part of the wealth and agricultural livelihood in the communities of the Book of Mormon. They are often mentioned in the context of care, plunder, or economic blessing.
object_gold
- Appearances: 12 times in 6 books
- Surface Forms: gold · their gold
- Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, alma, jacob, jarom, mosiah
- Description: Gold is a precious metal mentioned in the Book of Mormon as part of the wealth of ancient peoples or as materials for adornment and treasures. It is also included in descriptions of worldly riches that may lead to pride or corruption.
object_silver
- Appearances: 12 times in 6 books
- Surface Forms: silver · their silver
- Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, alma, jacob, jarom, mosiah
- Description: Silver is another precious metal mentioned in the Book of Mormon among the wealth, treasures, and trade. It often appears in discussions about material wealth or gifts and offerings.
object_temple
- Appearances: 9 times in 6 books
- Surface Forms: temple · unholy temples · this temple · the temple
- Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma, helaman, jacob, mosiah
- Description: The temple is the sacred house of worship for the Nephite people, a center for sacrifices, teaching, and communal worship. It is sometimes used symbolically to represent the human body or the place of God’s presence among His people.
object_liahona
- Appearances: 8 times in 4 books
- Surface Forms: the ball · Liahona · this compass · the ball or director
- Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi, alma, mosiah
- Description: The Liahona is a ball or compass given by the Lord to Lehi and his family to guide them in the wilderness according to their faith and obedience. It serves as a divine tool for direction and is also referred to as the ball or director.
object_ship
- Appearances: 8 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: ship · ships
- Books: 1-nephi, alma
- Description: The ship is the vessel made by Nephi and his followers to cross the sea to the promised land. Ships also appear in other contexts to denote means of travel or trade in the narrative of the Book of Mormon.
object_stones
- Appearances: 7 times in 3 books
- Surface Forms: stones
- Books: 3_nephi, alma, ether
- Description: The stones used in the Book of Mormon serve various purposes such as building, combat, or executing divine signs. In some instances, they are also associated with the tools or means prepared by the Lord to achieve His purposes.
object_herds
- Appearances: 6 times in 3 books
- Surface Forms: herds
- Books: 3_nephi, alma, mosiah
- Description: Herds are groups of livestock owned by people, such as cattle or sheep, and are considered part of the wealth and livelihood in the Book of Mormon. They appear in contexts of economic prosperity or invasion and plunder.
object_tower
- Appearances: 6 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: tower · the tower
- Books: helaman, mosiah
- Description: The tower mentioned in the books of Helaman and Mosiah is a tall structure used for observation or signaling, appearing in the context of military and political events between the Nephites and Lamanites. It is described as a landmark or well-known facility in the mentioned city or land.
object_wine
- Appearances: 6 times in 4 books
- Surface Forms: wine
- Books: 3_nephi, alma, moroni, mosiah
- Description: Wine in the Book of Mormon is an alcoholic beverage often mentioned in the context of feasts or warnings against excess. It also appears in some instances within religious or social discussions about behavior and commandments.
object_garments
- Appearances: 5 times in 3 books
- Surface Forms: garments · their garments
- Books: 1-nephi, alma, ether
- Description: Garments or clothing are sometimes used in the Book of Mormon symbolically to denote purity or guilt, such as staining garments with the blood of the innocent. They also appear in ordinary social and religious contexts.
object_interpreters
- Appearances: 5 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: interpreters · the interpreters · things
- Books: ether, mosiah
- Description: The “interpreters” are sacred tools used by prophets to understand revelation and translate records, also known as the “Urim and Thummim” in scriptural tradition. They appear particularly in the books of Mormon and Mosiah related to translating records and visions.
object_synagogues
- Appearances: 5 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: synagogues
- Books: alma
- Description: Synagogues are places of gathering and religious teaching among the Jews, appearing in the book of Alma as sites for preaching and religious debate between Alma and the people. They signify the local religious structure in Nephite cities.
object_tree
- Appearances: 5 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: the tree · tree
- Books: 1-nephi, jacob
- Description: The “tree” in Nephi’s vision symbolizes the love of God, and its fruit is understood as the greatest blessings of salvation. In the book of Jacob, it is also associated with the allegory of the olive tree and God’s nurturing of His people.
object_chariots
- Appearances: 4 times in 3 books
- Surface Forms: chariots
- Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma
- Description: Chariots or wheeled vehicles mentioned in some passages of 2 Nephi, 3 Nephi, and Alma. They are referred to as a means of transportation or a symbol of wealth and organization in the communities of the scripture.
object_highways
- Appearances: 4 times in 3 books
- Surface Forms: highways
- Books: 1-nephi, 3_nephi, helaman
- Description: Highways or public paths that connect cities and regions in the land of the Nephites and Lamanites. They are used in 1 Nephi, 3 Nephi, and Helaman to denote the spatial structure and movement between cities.
object_horses
- Appearances: 4 times in 3 books
- Surface Forms: horses
- Books: 2-nephi, 3_nephi, alma
- Description: Horses are animals mentioned in the Book of Mormon in contexts of transportation and warfare, appearing in narratives after the Nephites arrived in the promised land. They are also mentioned in the context of the prosperity and advancement of certain peoples.
object_natural_branches
- Appearances: 4 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: natural branches
- Books: jacob
- Description: Natural branches are a symbolic image used by Jacob to represent the house of Israel, meaning the original branches of the tree into which wild branches are grafted. They refer to the covenant people who remain connected to God unless they reject Him.
object_provisions
- Appearances: 4 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: provisions
- Books: alma, mosiah
- Description: Provisions are supplies and food prepared for journeys, migrations, or wars in the Book of Mormon. They are often mentioned as what people need to survive during travel or emigration.
object_sword_of_laban
- Appearances: 4 times in 4 books
- Surface Forms: sword of Laban · the sword of Laban
- Books: 2-nephi, jacob, mosiah, words_of_mormon
- Description: The sword of Laban is the famous sword taken by Nephi after killing Laban, and it became a symbol of authority and legitimacy among the Nephites. It was later used as a sacred relic passed among leaders and kept with the records.
object_vessels
- Appearances: 4 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: vessels · vessels or barges · their vessels
- Books: ether
- Description: Vessels or ships are the crafts made by the Jaredites to cross the great waters, sometimes referred to as ships or barges. The story of Ether shows their reliance on the Lord’s guidance in building their means of crossing.
object_bread
- Appearances: 3 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: bread
- Books: 3_nephi, moroni
- Description: Bread in the Book of Mormon symbolizes physical food and also appears in the context of miracles and spiritual teaching. In some instances, it is associated with the meaning of relying on the Lord who provides sustenance for His people.
object_flocks_and_herds
- Appearances: 3 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: flocks and herds
- Books: alma
- Description: Flocks and herds represent the agricultural and pastoral wealth of the Nephite people or others in the Book of Mormon. They are a sign of prosperity and blessing or of plunder in times of war.
object_fruit
- Appearances: 3 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: fruit
- Books: jacob, mosiah
- Description: Fruit often symbolizes the results of righteousness or the fruit of the tree in Lehi’s vision. It is also used metaphorically to denote human actions and their spiritual outcomes.
object_prison
- Appearances: 3 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: prison
- Books: alma, helaman
- Description: A prison is a place of confinement mentioned in the context of the persecution of prophets or the capture of enemies. In the Book of Mormon, it also stands out as a symbol of the bondage and humiliation imposed by the wicked.
object_shields
- Appearances: 3 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: shields
- Books: 3_nephi, ether
- Description: Shields are defensive war tools used by the peoples in the Book of Mormon. They are mentioned among the preparations of armies for defense in battles against enemies.
object_slings
- Appearances: 3 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: slings
- Books: alma
- Description: Slings are simple weapons for throwing stones, used by warriors in the Book of Mormon. They appear among the tools of war relied upon by the people in combat.
object_tree_of_life
- Appearances: 3 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: the tree of life · tree of life
- Books: 1-nephi, alma
- Description: The tree of life is a central symbol in Lehi’s vision, representing the love of God and eternal life. Its fruit symbolizes the joy and blessings received by believers.
object_twenty_four_plates
- Appearances: 3 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: twenty-four plates
- Books: alma, mosiah
- Description: The twenty-four plates are ancient records referred to in the Book of Mormon as plates of gold or metal containing the history and news of nations. They are often associated with Jaredite records or preserved historical sources.
object_altar
- Appearances: 2 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: altar · the altar
- Books: 1-nephi, 2-nephi
- Description: The altar is a sacred place for offering sacrifices and worship to the Lord. It appears in the Book of Mormon as a symbol of worship, covenant, and drawing closer to God.
object_armor
- Appearances: 2 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: armor
- Books: 3_nephi, alma
- Description: Armor refers to protective military gear used by warriors in battles. It is mentioned in the context of wars between the Nephite and Lamanite peoples.
object_arrow
- Appearances: 2 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: arrows · arrow
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: An arrow is a projectile shot from a bow in war or hunting. It appears in the Book of Mormon as one of the ancient tools of combat.
object_barges
- Appearances: 2 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: barges
- Books: ether
- Description: Barges are sea vessels made by the Jaredites mentioned in the book of Ether for crossing the great waters. They are noted for being made by the Lord’s command and being airtight and prepared for the journey.
object_branches
- Appearances: 2 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: branches
- Books: jacob
- Description: Branches symbolize in Jacob parts of the olive tree in the allegory of the olive tree, representing peoples or groups from the house of Israel. They are used to depict the grafting of nations and the regathering of Israel.
object_breastplates
- Appearances: 2 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: breastplates
- Books: ether, mosiah
- Description: Breastplates are pieces of military armor worn to protect the chest in combat. They appear in Ether and Mosiah within descriptions of army preparations and weaponry.
object_cedars_of_lebanon
- Appearances: 2 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: cedars of Lebanon
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: The cedars of Lebanon are trees famous for their strength, majesty, and beauty, used in 2 Nephi as a symbolic image of greatness and pride or for adornment and dignity. They appear within prophetic language describing what the Lord exalts or humbles.
object_cimeter
- Appearances: 2 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: cimeter · cimeters
- Books: alma
- Description: The cimeter or curved sword is a weapon mentioned in Alma in the form of cimeter or cimeters. It indicates a type of weapon used in the battles of the Nephites and Lamanites.
object_compass
- Appearances: 2 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: compass
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: The compass here is the “ball” or divine tool that guided Lehi and his family in the wilderness and sea. It is sometimes referred to in the scripture as “the ball” and operates by the Lord’s guidance according to their faith and obedience.
object_costly_apparel
- Appearances: 2 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: costly apparel
- Books: alma
- Description: Costly apparel refers to expensive garments and adornments owned by the proud and wealthy. They are condemned in Alma as a sign of pride, class distinction, and social corruption.
object_engravings
- Appearances: 2 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: engravings
- Books: alma, omni
- Description: Engravings are inscriptions carved on plates or hard surfaces, used in the Book of Mormon to denote sacred writing or engraved records preserved by the peoples. In the context of Alma and Omni, they refer to writings preserved on the plates.
object_fire
- Appearances: 2 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: fire
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: Fire that appeared in the sky or on the earth as a divine sign during the time of Christ’s visit among the Nephites. In 3 Nephi, this fire is associated with signs of judgment and divine appearance.
object_house
- Appearances: 2 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: his house · house
- Books: 1-nephi, 3_nephi
- Description: The house or personal dwelling is used in the Book of Mormon to denote an individual’s or family’s home. In the context of 1 Nephi and 3 Nephi, it is mentioned as the place of residence that appears within daily or religious events.
object_idols
- Appearances: 2 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: idols
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: Idols are condemned by the prophets as false gods or symbols of pagan worship. In 2 Nephi, they come in the context of warnings against deviating from the worship of the Lord.
object_judgment_seat
- Appearances: 2 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: judgment-seat · the judgment-seat
- Books: alma
- Description: The judgment seat or platform where the judge or ruler sits to issue judgments. In Alma, it is associated with scenes of civil and spiritual judgment upon the people.
object_new_star
- Appearances: 2 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: new star
- Books: 3_nephi, helaman
- Description: A new star appeared as a heavenly sign of the birth of Christ or significant events associated with Him. In 3 Nephi and Helaman, it is mentioned as a divine sign in the sky.
object_plates_of_ore
- Appearances: 2 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: plates of ore
- Books: 1-nephi, mosiah
- Description: Plates of ore are metallic sheets used as a means of preserving records and writings. In 1 Nephi and Mosiah, they refer to the plates on which sacred news and history were inscribed.
object_precious_things
- Appearances: 2 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: precious things
- Books: 1-nephi, mosiah
- Description: Precious things refer to valuable items or possessions, such as metals or costly goods considered as plunder or wealth. In 1 Nephi and Mosiah, they are mentioned among what is carried or gathered from riches.
object_prisons
- Appearances: 2 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: prisons
- Books: 3_nephi, ether
- Description: Prisons or dungeons where offenders or captives are held. In 3 Nephi and Ether, they appear as places of confinement associated with persecution or war.
object_rameumptom
- Appearances: 2 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: Rameumptom · holy stand
- Books: alma
- Description: The Rameumptom, a holy pulpit or platform where the Zoramites stood to offer their proud prayers. In Alma, it symbolizes corrupt worship and religious hypocrisy.
object_roads
- Appearances: 2 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: roads
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: Roads or paths taken by people in their travels between cities and lands. In 3 Nephi, they are mentioned within scenes of destruction or rebuilding after disasters.
object_rock
- Appearances: 2 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: rock
- Books: 1-nephi, ether
- Description: The rock is used in the Book of Mormon as a symbol of strength or foundation or as a tool for building and hiding. In 1 Nephi and Ether, it appears in natural or symbolic contexts related to protection or stability.
object_rocks
- Appearances: 2 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: rocks
- Books: 3_nephi, helaman
- Description: Rocks are stone masses mentioned in descriptions of the land or in scenes of war and destruction. In 3 Nephi and Helaman, they come within the natural scene or as elements of torment and devastation.
object_roots
- Appearances: 2 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: roots
- Books: jacob
- Description: Roots, the base of the plant extending into the ground, are used metaphorically to denote origin or foundation. In Jacob, they appear within agricultural teachings or metaphors about growth and fertility.
object_sacred_things
- Appearances: 2 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: those sacred things
- Books: alma
- Description: Sacred things that are carefully preserved because they are consecrated to the Lord or associated with covenant and worship. In Alma, they refer to what is designated for holiness and should not be profaned.
object_sanctuaries
- Appearances: 2 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: sanctuaries
- Books: alma
- Description: Sanctuaries or places dedicated to worship mentioned by Alma in the context of discussing the holiness of worship and the temple. They refer to sacred sites associated with God’s presence and the rituals of the people.
object_spears
- Appearances: 2 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: spears
- Books: 2-nephi, alma
- Description: Spears are weapons mentioned in the context of conflict between peoples in the Book of Mormon. They symbolize violence and readiness for battle in historical narratives.
object_tame_olive_tree
- Appearances: 2 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: tame olive-tree · olive-tree
- Books: jacob
- Description: The tame olive tree in Zenos’s allegory, quoted by Jacob, represents the house of Israel. It is used in the parable to denote God’s care for His people and the grafting of nations into the covenant.
object_temples
- Appearances: 2 times in 1 books
- Surface Forms: temples
- Books: alma
- Description: Temples are sacred houses of worship dedicated to the Lord in the communities of the Book of Mormon. They are mentioned in the context of worship, teaching, and religious rituals.
object_treasures
- Appearances: 2 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: treasures
- Books: helaman, mormon
- Description: Treasures refer to valuable possessions or rich stores mentioned in the context of wealth and corruption or plunder. In the Book of Mormon, they are sometimes associated with greed or what is gathered in times of war.
object_wall
- Appearances: 2 times in 2 books
- Surface Forms: wall
- Books: 2-nephi, helaman
- Description: The wall or barrier surrounding a city or defensive place. It is mentioned in the context of fortification and protection, and sometimes in descriptions of besieged or fortified cities.
object_agates
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: agates
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: Agates are precious stones mentioned in the context of adornment or construction in 3 Nephi, indicating valuable and beautiful materials.
object_ark_of_noah
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: ark of Noah
- Books: ether
- Description: The ark of Noah, the ship built by Noah by God’s command to save his family and living creatures from the flood, is cited in the book of Ether as an example of faith and obedience.
object_armies
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: armies
- Books: alma
- Description: Armies consist of organized warriors in the recurring wars between the peoples of the Book of Mormon, appearing in the book of Alma as instruments of conflict and protection.
object_armor_of_righteousness
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: armor of righteousness
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: The armor of righteousness is a spiritual metaphor in 2 Nephi meaning to be armed with righteousness and faith for protection against evil.
object_arms
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: arms
- Books: alma
- Description: Arms or forearms are often used in the book of Alma in the context of physical strength or the rhetorical image of capability and embrace.
object_ax
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: the ax
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: The ax is a cutting tool mentioned in 2 Nephi within images of work, judgment, or preparation, depending on the prophetic context.
object_back_wall
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: back wall
- Books: mosiah
- Description: The back wall, part of the construction or architectural structure mentioned in Mosiah within the description of a place or facility.
object_bands
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: bands
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: Bands or cords mentioned by Nephi in his vision within images of judgment and bondage, used to denote constraint and humiliation. They are part of symbolic language describing what will befall the wicked or the proud nations.
object_banner
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: banner
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: A banner or standard raised as a sign and gathering for the people, mentioned in the context of prophecy about the gathering of peoples under a certain sign. In 2 Nephi, the image is used to denote a call or visible signal.
object_barley
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: barley
- Books: mosiah
- Description: Barley, one of the agricultural grains mentioned in the story of King Benjamin’s people as part of the crops and livelihood in the land. Its presence indicates an agricultural pattern in the Mormon community.
object_bats
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: bats
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: Bats appear in Nephi’s vision within images of desolation and darkness that afflict the land. They are part of a symbolic description of comprehensive ruin preceding or accompanying judgment.
object_besom_of_destruction
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: the besom of destruction
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: The “besom of destruction” or tool for sweeping is used metaphorically to denote the cleansing of the earth from evil. In 2 Nephi, it comes within prophetic language describing divine judgment upon the proud nations.
object_bittern
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: the bittern
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: The bittern or heron appears in Nephi’s vision as an image of desolation and wilderness. It indicates that places that were once inhabited will become desolate and abandoned.
object_blood_of_christ
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: the blood of Christ
- Books: moroni
- Description: The blood of Christ is a symbol of atonement and cleansing from sin in Moroni’s teachings. It is used to express the power of redemption offered through Jesus Christ.
object_blood_of_jesus
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: my blood
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: The blood of Jesus is mentioned in the resurrected Christ’s words about the covenant and sacred symbol. It refers to His shed blood as part of His atonement and sacrifice.
object_body_and_blood_of_jesus
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: my flesh and blood
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: The body and blood of Jesus, in the context of 3 Nephi, refer to the sacrificial offering of Christ and the sacred symbols associated with it. The phrase affirms the reality of His incarnation and His offering of Himself for humanity.
object_body_of_jesus
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: my body
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: The body of Jesus is mentioned in His teaching about the bread that symbolizes His body. It refers to His body broken for the world in the atonement.
object_book
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: a book
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: A book seen by Nephi in his vision, commonly understood as a sacred record or sealed book containing the word of God. In the context of 1 Nephi, it is associated with the image of divine revelation that is opened and read.
object_brazen_serpent
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: brazen serpent
- Books: helaman
- Description: The brazen serpent made by Moses in the wilderness is cited by Helaman as a symbol of Christ. Those who looked upon it in faith were healed, just as believers receive life by looking to Christ.
object_bread_and_wine
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: bread and wine
- Books: moroni
- Description: Bread and wine are symbols of the sacrament in the Book of Moroni. They symbolize the body and blood of Christ and are used to renew the covenant with Him.
object_bucklers
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
- Surface Forms: bucklers
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: Bucklers or small shields are mentioned in 3 Nephi within images of war and combat. They are part of the description of military gear or scenes of preparation for battle.
object_candles
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Appearances: 1 time in 1 books
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Surface Forms: candles
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Books: 3_nephi
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Description: Candles are mentioned in 3 Nephi within the image of darkness or lighting in homes. They signify limited light in the midst of great darkness or a familiar domestic scene.## object_carbuncles
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Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
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Surface Forms: carbuncles
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Books: 3_nephi
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Description: Precious stones or jewels mentioned in the description of the glory of the New Jerusalem in the book of 3 Nephi, within a symbolic image of the adornment of the holy city.
object_cement
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: cement
- Books: helaman
- Description: A strong building material mentioned in the book of Helaman as one of the construction materials used by the Nephites in building structures.
object_cement_houses
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: houses of cement
- Books: helaman
- Description: Houses built of cement, indicating the development of architecture and fortification among the Nephites in the book of Helaman.
object_cities
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: cities
- Books: helaman
- Description: The cities of the Nephites mentioned in the book of Helaman, which were residential and political centers often associated with fortifications and wars.
object_cloak
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: cloak
- Books: helaman
- Description: A garment or robe mentioned in the book of Helaman in the context of describing clothing or symbols associated with status and identity.
object_copper
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: copper
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: Copper, a metal mentioned in the book of 1 Nephi in the context of wealth and precious materials that Nephi saw in the promised land.
object_corn
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: corn
- Books: mosiah
- Description: Corn or agricultural grains mentioned in the book of Mosiah as crops of the land and sources of food.
object_cross
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: cross
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: The cross, which appears in the book of 3 Nephi as a symbol of the crucifixion of Christ and what will happen to Him in the future.
object_cup
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: the cup
- Books: moroni
- Description: The cup, which appears in the book of Moroni in a liturgical or symbolic context related to worship and covenant.
object_dungeons
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: dungeons
- Books: mosiah
- Description: Prisons or underground chambers mentioned in the book of Mosiah as places of confinement and torture for people.
object_ensign
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: ensign
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: A banner or flag raised for the people, mentioned in the book of 2 Nephi as a symbol gathering nations to the Lord and to His people.
object_fathers_tent
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: tent of my father
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: The tent of Lehi, which was the place Nephi would return to at the beginning of his narrative in the book of 1 Nephi, representing the family home in the wilderness.
object_fields_of_grain
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: fields of grain
- Books: alma
- Description: Fields of grain mentioned in the book of Alma, indicating the agricultural lands that were a source of livelihood for the people.
object_fine_gold
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: fine gold
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: Fine gold, mentioned in the book of 2 Nephi in the context of wealth, adornment, and precious materials.
object_fine_linen
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: fine linen
- Books: mosiah
- Description: Fine linen, mentioned in the book of Mosiah as a precious garment indicating wealth and status.
object_fine_silks
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: fine silks
- Books: alma
- Description: Fine silks mentioned by Alma in the context of describing the wealth and luxury of some people, symbolizing opulence and fine clothing in Nephite society.
object_fir_trees
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: fir-trees
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: Fir trees mentioned in an Isaiah-like metaphor presented by Nephi, symbolizing nature rejoicing in the work of the Lord.
object_first_plates
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: first plates
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: The first plates made by Nephi on which he recorded the history of his people before being commanded to make other plates, marking the beginning of his sacred record.
object_firstlings
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: firstlings
- Books: mosiah
- Description: The first offspring of livestock or sheep, referring to the offerings or firstborn presented to the Lord according to the law.
object_flaming_sword
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: a flaming sword
- Books: alma
- Description: A flaming sword that appears in Alma’s narrative as an image of divine power or heavenly protection, expressing the awe of divine intervention.
object_food
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: food
- Books: alma
- Description: Food mentioned in the context of the daily needs and sustenance of people, often described as blessings from the Lord or necessities of life.
object_forbidden_fruit
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: forbidden fruit
- Books: alma
- Description: The forbidden fruit in the story of the fall, referring to the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil that Adam and Eve ate, bringing death and sin into the world.
object_fortifications
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: fortifications
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: The defensive fortifications built by the Nephite people to protect their cities from attacks, including walls and military works.
object_forts
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: forts
- Books: alma
- Description: Forts or defensive sites built to secure cities and borders, appearing as part of military preparations among the Nephites.
object_forts_of_security
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: forts of security
- Books: alma
- Description: Forts of security established by the Nephites to strengthen their defenses and prevent invasions, representing organized military fortification.
object_fountain_of_pure_water
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: fountain of pure water
- Books: mosiah
- Description: A fountain of pure water mentioned in the context of blessing and abundance, used as an image of the purity of divine giving or the fertility of the land.
object_furnace
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: furnace
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: The furnace or kiln, mentioned in 3 Nephi in images of destruction and intense heat associated with God’s judgments or disasters.
object_game
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: wild game
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: Wild game or animals hunted for food, mentioned as a resource for living in the land.
object_garments_of_laban
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: garments of Laban
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: The garments of Laban that Nephi took after killing him, which he used to disguise himself as Laban in order to obtain the plates of brass.
object_gold_and_silver
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: gold and silver
- Books: jacob
- Description: Gold and silver mentioned by Jacob as manifestations of wealth and adornment that may lead to pride and corruption.
object_grain
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: grain
- Books: mosiah
- Description: Grains mentioned in the context of agricultural prosperity among the Nephites, indicating a staple food crop in the land.
object_grain_fields
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: fields of grain
- Books: alma
- Description: Fields of grain cultivated by the people in their land, indicating agricultural stability and abundance during Alma’s time.
object_graven_image
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: graven image
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: A carved image or idol made for worship, used in the Book of Mormon to denote forbidden idols.
object_graves
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: graves
- Books: helaman
- Description: Graves or burial sites where the dead are interred, mentioned in the context of discussions about death and burial among the people.
object_great_and_spacious_building
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: the great and spacious building
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: The great and spacious building in Nephi’s vision symbolizes the pride of the world and the contempt faced by the followers of Christ.
object_great_roll
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: great roll
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: A great roll of writing or record, referring to a written document of significance in the context of prophecy or record.
object_ground
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: ground
- Books: mosiah
- Description: The earth or soil upon which something is laid or built, mentioned here as a simple physical location.
object_head_plates
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: head-plates
- Books: ether
- Description: Plates placed on the head, appearing in the context of describing adornment or royal dress among the Jaredites.
object_hedge
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: hedge
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: A fence or plant wall surrounding a place, used in the parable to denote protection or separation.
object_houses
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: their houses
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: Their houses or dwellings, referring to the places of residence and stability where the Nephites lived.
object_idol
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: mine idol
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: My idol, referring to a statue or false god that was rejected in true worship.
object_javelin
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: javelin
- Books: alma
- Description: A short spear or dart used in combat, appearing as a weapon among armies in the book of Alma.
object_jewels
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: my jewels
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: My precious jewels, indicating valuable possessions that are given or lost in a religious or social context.
object_larger_plates
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: the larger plates
- Books: jacob
- Description: The larger records kept by kings and prophets, containing the history, politics, and deeds of the people in the Book of Mormon.
object_lesser_cattle
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: lesser cattle
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: Lesser cattle, referring to smaller domesticated animals raised for food and labor in the land of Nephi.
object_linen
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: fine-twined linen
- Books: alma
- Description: Fine twined linen is a luxurious fabric mentioned in the context of describing valuable clothing or adornment, indicating wealth and luxury during Alma’s time.
object_liquors
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: liquors
- Books: alma
- Description: Liquors or alcoholic beverages mentioned among things used in contexts of luxury or corruption, often described as possessions of nations or manifestations of opulence.
object_live_coal
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: a live coal
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: A live coal is a glowing ember used symbolically for purification or burning, mentioned in Isaiah’s prophecy as quoted by Nephi.
object_moles
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: moles
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: Moles are small animals that burrow in the ground, mentioned in the context of depicting the disappearance of idols and false reliance on earthly things.
object_molten_image
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: molten image
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: A molten image is an idol formed from molten metal, condemned in the Book of Mormon as a symbol of idol worship.
object_mother_tree
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: mother tree
- Books: jacob
- Description: The mother tree is the original or central tree in a symbolic vision, associated in the book of Jacob with the olive tree and the symbol of the house of Israel.
object_neas
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: neas
- Books: mosiah
- Description: Neas is an ancient unit of measurement for weight or value, mentioned in the context of discussing measures and transactions among people.
object_oak
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: oak
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: Oak is a strong tree mentioned in a prophetic quotation describing the greatness of man or his fall before the judgment of the Lord.
object_oaks_of_bashan
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: oaks of Bashan
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: Oaks of Bashan is a poetic depiction of strong and mighty trees, used to denote greatness and strength in Isaiah’s prophecy as found in 2 Nephi.
object_offering
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: offering
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: An offering is a sacrifice or gift presented to the Lord, appearing in the context of worship and law among God’s people.
object_olive_tree
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: olive-tree
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: The olive tree is a central symbol in the Book of Mormon, especially in the book of Jacob, representing the house of Israel and the Lord’s care for it.
object_oxen
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: oxen
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: Oxen are draft animals mentioned as examples of wealth or agricultural work in a prophetic quotation.
object_pearls
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: pearls
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: Pearls are precious jewels mentioned in the context of describing adornment or wealth, also used in metaphorical images of value.
object_plates_of_gold
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: plates of gold
- Books: mosiah
- Description: The plates of gold are the records on which sacred records were kept, including the plates of Mormon that were translated into the Book of Mormon.
object_plow_shares
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: plow-shares
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: Plowshares are agricultural tools that are turned into swords in a prophecy of peace, symbolizing the end of war and the transformation of nations to peace.
object_pointers
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: the pointers
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: A tool or means used to indicate direction, mentioned in Nephi’s vision in the context of God’s guidance in the wilderness. It is not an independent doctrinal element but part of his imagery of divine guidance.
object_precious_ores
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: precious ores
- Books: jacob
- Description: Precious ores or valuable minerals mentioned in the context of the richness of the land and its blessings. They refer to valuable mineral resources in the promised land.
object_pruning_hooks
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: pruning-hooks
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: Pruning hooks are tools used for trimming excess branches from vines or trees. They appear in a prophetic image about judgment or divine pruning.
object_quiver
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: his quiver
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: A quiver or arrow pouch carried by the archer on his back or side. It is mentioned as part of the hunting or warfare equipment in Nephi’s time.
object_rod_of_iron
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: the rod of iron
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: A rod of iron that appears in Nephi’s vision as a symbol of the word of God or His steadfast guidance. Holding onto it leads to the tree of life and prevents straying.
object_root
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: root
- Books: jacob
- Description: The root is used metaphorically to refer to the origin or foundation of a tree. In the Book of Mormon, it comes within prophetic images of blessing or destruction.
object_sackcloth
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: sackcloth
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: Sackcloth is a rough garment made of hair or linen worn as a sign of mourning and repentance. It is used in the text as a symbol of humility and remorse before God.
object_sacrament_of_christ
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: the sacrament of Christ
- Books: mormon
- Description: The sacrament associated with Christ, meaning the bread and wine/the sacred symbol to remember His body and blood. The expression appears in the context of church teachings about remembrance and covenant.
object_salt
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: salt
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: Salt, used in Jesus’ teachings in ancient America as a symbol of corruption or loss if the salt loses its savor. It also refers to what preserves, purifies, and provides benefit.
object_sapphires
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: sapphires
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: Sapphires, a precious stone mentioned in the context of describing adornment or luxurious beauty. They signify preciousness and splendor in poetic or prophetic images.
object_saw
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: the saw
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: The saw, a cutting tool used in carpentry or woodworking. It is mentioned in the context of a list of tools or examples of manual labor in the text.
object_scalp
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: scalp
- Books: alma
- Description: The scalp or skin of the head, mentioned in the context of war and violence between peoples. It refers to the practice of taking scalps as trophies or signs of victory.
object_seed_of_the_earth
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: seed of the earth
- Books: ether
- Description: Seeds of the earth, referring to plant seeds or what is sown in the soil. They are used in the text to denote agriculture, fertility, and the blessings of the land.
object_seeds
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: seeds
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: Seeds, mentioned in the context of agriculture, germination, and divine blessings for the land. They may also be used metaphorically to refer to offspring or descendants.
object_sepulchre
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: sepulchre
- Books: alma
- Description: The sepulchre or tomb, referring to the burial place of the dead. It is used in the text to signify death and burial, sometimes in a prophetic image about the final destiny.
object_shelf
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: shelf
- Books: ether
- Description: The shelf mentioned in the book of Ether is part of a description of tools or equipment related to manufacturing or storage, and it does not appear as a major theological symbol. It appears only once in a limited narrative context.
object_sheum
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: sheum
- Books: mosiah
- Description: Sheum is the name of a unit of measurement or amount of grain in the book of Mosiah, mentioned in the context of economic or agricultural measures in the Nephite society. It does not carry a specific religious meaning by itself.
object_ships
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: shipping
- Books: helaman
- Description: Referring to shipping or transporting goods by ships in the book of Helaman, within the context of trade and maritime communication. The term describes an economic activity more than being a name for a specific object.
object_ships_of_tarshish
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: ships of Tarshish
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: Ships of Tarshish are large vessels known in the Bible, used by 2 Nephi as a metaphor for strength, wealth, and reliance on human means. They are mentioned in the context of criticizing pride and dependence on riches.
object_silver_and_gold
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: silver and gold
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: Silver and gold symbolize wealth and luxury in 2 Nephi, mentioned in the context of criticizing attachment to worldly possessions. In this context, they represent material riches that may distance people from God.
object_smoke
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: smoke
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: Smoke in 2 Nephi appears as part of images of judgment and destruction, often associated with fire or ruin. It is a sign of devastation or the effects of divine punishment.
object_springs_of_water
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: springs of water
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: Springs of water in 1 Nephi refer to sources of fresh water in the promised land or wilderness, used to denote the blessing of divine provision. They symbolize fertility and comfort after hardship.
object_standing_images
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: standing images
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: Standing images in 3 Nephi are statues or idols made and raised for worship or veneration. Their mention occurs in the context of condemning false worship and idolatry.
object_stone
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: the stone
- Books: jacob
- Description: The stone in Jacob is used metaphorically to denote a foundation or building element in a spiritual analogy. In its context, it symbolizes what something is built upon or what establishes it.
object_stone_walls
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: walls of stone
- Books: alma
- Description: The stone walls in Alma are mentioned as part of the description of fortifications or strong buildings. They symbolize physical protection in the context of wars or stability.
object_strong_cords
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: strong cords
- Books: alma
- Description: Strong cords in Alma are used as an image of strong binding or unbreakable ties. In the scriptural context, they may symbolize constraints or the strength of cohesion.
object_substance
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: substance
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: Substance or essence in 3 Nephi is used to denote the reality of a thing or its tangible existence. It comes in a descriptive context highlighting fullness or stability, not as an independent symbol.
object_sure_foundation
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: the sure foundation
- Books: jacob
- Description: The sure foundation in Jacob is a metaphorical image of Christ or His teachings as what salvation is built upon. It symbolizes spiritual stability and security that does not crumble.
object_sword_of_destruction
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: sword of destruction
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: The sword of destruction in 3 Nephi symbolizes an instrument of judgment or ruin in the context of divine judgment. It is a figurative expression of the devastation that befalls the wicked or guilty cities.
object_sword_of_vengeance
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: the sword of vengeance
- Books: mormon
- Description: The sword of vengeance in Mormon is a figurative image of God’s just punishment for sin. It expresses divine judgment that inflicts retribution on those who refuse to repent.
object_synagogue
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: synagogue
- Books: moroni
- Description: The synagogue is a place of worship and teaching for the Jews, mentioned in the book of Moroni as a place where prayers and preaching occur among the people. In the context of the Book of Mormon, it refers to a familiar religious institution from the ancient Jewish world.
object_tabernacle
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: tabernacle
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: The tabernacle is the sacred tent of meeting associated with the worship of the Lord in ancient Israelite traditions. It appears in 2 Nephi as a symbol of the temple or the place of God’s presence among His people.
object_teil_tree
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: teil-tree
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: The teil tree is a type of tree mentioned in 2 Nephi within the description of the land and natural resources. It does not carry a specific symbolic role in the text like the tree of life but is mentioned as part of the environment.
object_tent
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: tent
- Books: 1-nephi
- Description: The tent is a portable dwelling used by Lehi and his family in the wilderness during their journey from Jerusalem. In 1 Nephi, it symbolizes a life of wandering and reliance on the Lord.
object_tents
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: tents
- Books: mosiah
- Description: Tents are portable dwellings that the people of King Benjamin or other groups would set up during gatherings or travels. In the book of Mosiah, they indicate a nomadic or temporary lifestyle among the people.
object_throne
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: throne
- Books: ether
- Description: The throne is the seat of a king or a symbol of his authority, appearing in the book of Ether in the context of rulership and kingdoms among the Jaredites. It refers more to political power than being a sacred object.
object_tool
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: tool
- Books: ether
- Description: A tool is a means of work or creation used in construction or crafts, mentioned in the book of Ether within the context of human labor and skills. It does not carry a special symbolic significance in the text.
object_torches
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: torches
- Books: 3_nephi
- Description: Torches are sources of light used at night or in public displays and celebrations. In 3 Nephi, they are associated with a scene highlighting light and awe during sacred events.
object_tracks
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: tracks
- Books: mosiah
- Description: Tracks or footprints are marks left on the ground, mentioned in the book of Mosiah in the context of tracking or pursuit. They indicate an attempt to discern the path or follow individuals.
object_treasure
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: a treasure
- Books: helaman
- Description: A treasure is money or valuable possessions, appearing in the book of Helaman often in the context of greed or the pursuit of wealth. In this framework, it is associated with the spiritual danger arising from the love of riches.
object_trees
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: trees
- Books: jacob
- Description: Trees are mentioned in the book of Jacob within the description of the planted vineyard and God’s care for the land. They are also part of the agricultural imagery used by the text to explain the relationship between the Lord and His people.
object_trumpet
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Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
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Surface Forms: trumpet
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Books: ether
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Description: The trumpet is a wind instrument used for announcing, gathering, or warning, appearing in the book of Ether in the context of calling or signaling. It symbolizes an important announcement or official event.## object_twenty_and_four_plates
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Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
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Surface Forms: twenty and four plates
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Books: ether
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Description: The twenty-four plates are ancient records delivered by King Benjamin to Moroni, and they are considered a source for the Book of Ether. They represent the history of the Jaredites and their accounts written on metal plates.
object_two_stones
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: two stones
- Books: mosiah
- Description: The stones are two stones used by Jared to generate light or to understand matters according to the account in the Book of Ether. They are mentioned in the context of the Lord’s miracles and in response to Jared’s request.
object_waves_of_the_sea
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: waves of the sea
- Books: jacob
- Description: The waves of the sea are a poetic image of power, turmoil, and fluctuation, appearing in the Book of Jacob in a metaphorical language. They are used to express violent movement or the multitude of nations and unrest.
object_weapons_of_rebellion
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: weapons of their rebellion
- Books: alma
- Description: Weapons used in rebellion and fighting against God and His people, the expression in the context of Alma refers to the tools of war that they became proud of instead of repenting.
object_whale
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: whale
- Books: ether
- Description: A whale mentioned in the Book of Ether within the description of the sea and its great creatures, regarded as one of the creations in the ancient world.
object_wheat
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: wheat
- Books: mosiah
- Description: Wheat, which is one of the agricultural grains mentioned in the Book of Mosiah in the context of agriculture and living on the land.
object_wild_branches
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: wild branches
- Books: jacob
- Description: The wild branches in the allegory of Jacob’s olive tree represent the nations or the unplanted branches that are grafted into the tree of Israel.
object_wild_olive_branches
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: wild olive branches
- Books: jacob
- Description: The wild olive branches in the parable of the olive tree in Jacob refer to branches from a wild tree that are grafted into the cultivated olive tree.
object_wild_olive_tree
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: wild olive-tree
- Books: jacob
- Description: The wild olive tree in Jacob’s allegory symbolizes the nations or the state of deviation from the cultivated olive tree of Israel.
object_worm
- Appearances: 1 time in 1 Books
- Surface Forms: the worm
- Books: 2-nephi
- Description: The worm mentioned in 2 Nephi serves as a symbolic representation of corruption or destruction that eats away at a person from within.