BM-KJV and JE-2 Nephi 29

Annotation of 2 Nephi 29 – preliminary  

2 Nephi 29 is a good example because it shows that a high percentage of its language is also KJV language. Few of the KJV words/phrases are not also found in Edwards, including the so-called "blended" passages.

The blue Book of Mormon words/phrases in the annotation are nonbiblical and also not found in Edwards. In some cases noted below, the nonbiblical language is close to Edwards (e.g., plural instead of singular). There are several examples in the Book of Mormon of paraphrased or misquoted passages from the KJV that are identical to paraphrased or misquoted KJV passages in Edwards' works.

The red words/phrases are nonbiblical Book of Mormon wording that are also found in Edwards' works as available on the Yale database, which includes most but not all of the 1808 edition, as well as material not included in the 1808 edition.

Purple are nonbiblical Book of Mormon words/phrases similar to Edwards.

Naturally, Edwards is not the only person who ever used this nonbiblical Book of Mormon terminology. English is a common language or we couldn't understand one another. But the ready availability of Edwards' works in Palmyra during Joseph's youth indicates that Edwards was a possible source for Joseph's vocabulary that he used when translating the plates.

Bold = KJV 

Blue = nonbiblical BofM/D&C/PGP w/o JE 

Red = nonbiblical BofM/D&C/PGP and JE 

Purple = nonbiblical BofM/D&C/PGP similar to JE

Chapter 29

Many Gentiles will reject the Book of Mormon—They will say, We need no more Bible—The Lord speaks to many nations—He will judge the world out of the books which will be written. About 559–545 B.C.

1 But behold, there shall be many[1]—at that day when I shall proceed[2] to do a marvelous work[3] among them, that I may remember my covenants which I have made unto the children of men, that I may set my hand again the second time[4] to recover my people[5], which are of the house of Israel[6];

2 And also, that I may remember the promises[7] which I have made unto thee, Nephi, and also unto thy father, that I would remember your seed; and that the words of your seed should proceed forth[8] out of my mouth unto your seed; and my words shall hiss forth[9] unto the ends of the earth[10], for a standard[11] unto my people, which are of the house of Israel;

3 And because my words shall hiss forth—many of the Gentiles shall say: A Bible![12] A Bible! We have got a Bible, and there cannot be[13] any more Bible.

4 But thus saith the Lord God: O fools, they shall have a Bible; and it shall proceed forth from the Jews, mine ancient covenant people[14]. And what thank they[15] the Jews for the Bible which they receive from them? Yea, what do the Gentiles mean? Do they remember the travails[16], and the labors, and the pains of the Jews, and their diligence[17] unto me, in bringing forth[18] salvation[19] unto the Gentiles?

5 O ye Gentiles, have ye remembered the Jews, mine ancient covenant people? Nay; but ye have cursed them[20], and have hated them[21], and have not sought[22] to recover them[23]. But behold, I will return all[24] these things upon your own heads[25]; for I the Lord have not forgotten my people.

6 Thou fool, that shall say: A Bible, we have got a Bible, and we need no more Bible. Have ye obtained a Bible save it were by the Jews?

7 Know ye not that there are more nations[26] than one? Know ye not that I, the Lord your God, have created all men[27], and that I remember those who are upon the isles of the sea[28]; and that I rule in the heavens[29] above[30] and in the earth beneath[31]; and I bring forth my word unto the children of men, yea, even upon all the nations[32] of the earth[33]?

8 Wherefore murmur ye, because that[34] ye shall receive more[35] of my word? Know ye not that the testimony of[36] two nations[37] is a witness unto you that I am God, that I remember one nation like unto another[38]? Wherefore, I speak the same words[39] unto one nation like unto another. And when the two nations shall run together[40] the testimony of the two nations shall run together also.

9 And I do this that I may prove unto many that I am the same yesterday, today, and forever[41]; and that I speak forth[42] my words according to mine own pleasure[43]. And because that I have spoken one word[44] ye need not suppose[45] that I cannot speak[46] another; for my work is not yet finished[47]; neither shall it be until the end of man[48], neither from that time[49] henceforth and forever[50].

10 Wherefore, because that ye have a Bible ye need not suppose that it contains[51] all my words; neither need ye suppose that I have not caused[52] more to be written.

11 For I command all men, both in the east and in the west, and in the north, and in the south, and in the islands of the sea[53], that they shall write the words[54] which I speak unto them; for out of the books[55] which shall be written I will judge the world[56], every man according to[57] their works[58], according to that which is written[59].

12 For behold, I shall speak unto the Jews and they shall write it; and I shall also speak unto the Nephites and they shall write it; and I shall also speak unto the other tribes of the house of Israel[60], which I have led away[61], and they shall write it; and I shall also speak unto all nations of the earth[62] and they shall write it.

13 And it shall come to pass that the Jews shall have the words of the Nephites, and the Nephites shall have the words of the Jews; and the Nephites and the Jews shall have the words of the lost tribes of Israel[63]; and the lost tribes of Israel shall have the words of the Nephites and the Jews.

14 And it shall come to pass that my people, which are of the house of Israel, shall be gathered home[64] unto the lands of their possessions[65]; and my word also shall be gathered in one[66]. And I will show unto them that fight against[67] my word and against my people, who are of the house of Israel, that I am God, and that I covenanted with Abraham that I would remember his seed[68] forever.

(2 Nephi 29–29:14)

[1] OT (1) BM (8) JE (1)

[2] OT (5) NT (1) BM (6) JE (30)

[3] BM (9) DC (6) JE (15) “marvellous work” OT (2) OT: “I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.” (Isaiah 29:14)

[4] OT (3) NT (3) BM (8) JE (8) OT: “And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people,” (Isaiah 11:11)

[5] BM (1) DC (1)

[6] OT (146) NT (6) BM (122) DC (6) JE (170)

[7] BM (1)

[8] BM (5) JE (1)

[9] BM (3)

[10] OT (27) NT (1) BM (14) DC (15) JE (120)

[11] BM (2)

[12] BM (8) JE (10) JE : « He that has a Bible , and don't observe what is contained [in] it, is like a man that has a box full of silver and gold, and don't know it, don't observe that it is anything more than a vessel filled with common stones.”

[13] BM (3) JE (20)

[14] BM (10) DC (1) JE (60) JE: “Isaiah 46:8–10. By the "ancient people" here is meant the nation of Israel, the people that God anciently separated, constituted, and appointed as his covenant people”

[15] BM (1)

[16] BM (2) JE (2) JE: “That will be a day wherein the travails of the church shall be over, and she shall enter into her rest, and shall put on her crown, sit in her throne, and wear her garments of triumph in a very important sense and great degree. And when God's people are told that through much tribulation they must enter into the kingdom”

[17] OT (1) NT (9) BM (33) DC (9) JE (100s)

[18] NT (1) BM (2) DC (3) JE (100)

[19] “bringing forth salvation” BM (1) JE (1) JE: “bringing forth peace is like many others in the Scripture, such as the earth's opening, and bringing forth salvation, and righteousness springing up together (Isaiah 45:8),”

[20] OT (3) BM (1) DC (1) JE (3)

[21] OT (7) NT (1) BM (1) JE (12)

[22] OT (2) BM (4) JE (2)

[23] OT (1) BM (2) JE (6)

[24] BM (1) JE (2)

[25] NT (1) BM (1) DC (1) JE (3)

[26] BM (1)

[27] BM (2)

[28] OT (2) BM (8) JE (2)

[29] BM (3)

[30] “the heavens above” OT (1) BM (1) DC (2) PGP (2) JE (3)

[31] OT (4) NT (1) BM (4) DC (2) PGP (1) JE (6)

[32] OT (32) BM (16) DC (4) PGP (1) JE (90)

[33] “nations of the earth” OT (7) BM (2) DC (11) PGP (1) JE (30)

[34] OT (15) NT )24) BM (13) DC (2) PGP (5) JE (200)

[35] BM (2) DC (1) JE (7)

[36] OT (4) NT (10) BM (10) DC (19) PGP (1) JE (100)

[37] OT (3) BM (3) JE (10)

[38] BM (3)

[39] OT (2) NT (2) BM (3) DC (2) JE (90)

[40] BM (2) JE (5)

[41] BM (8) JE (7) NT: “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” (Hebrews 13:8)

[42] NT (1) BM (2) DC (1) PGP (1) JE (1)

[43] OT (2) NT (1) BM (1) DC (1) JE (40)

[44] OT (2) NT (2) BM (1) PGP (1) JE (100)

[45] BM (6) DC (1) JE (6)

[46] OT (4) BM (3) JE (8)

[47] BM (1) JE (3)

[48] BM (2) JE (18)

[49] OT (5) NT (4) BM (20) DC (3) PGP (6) JE (60)

[50] BM (8) DC (3) PGP (2) JE (4) “henceforth and for ever” OT (2) JE (3)

[51] BM (1) DC (1) JE (60)

[52] OT (1) BM (1)

[53] OT (1) BM (2) DC (4) JE (3)

[54] BM (3) PGP (1)

[55] BM (3) DC (1) JE (1)

[56] OT (3) NT (4) BM (3) JE (45)

[57] OT (12) NT (5) BM (12) DC (5) JE (22)

[58] “every man according to their works” NT (1) BM (1) JE (3) “according to their works” NT (3) BM (13) DC (5) JE (40)

[59] OT (2) NT (1) BM (5) DC (4) PGP (1) JE (2)

[60] BM (2)

[61] OT (2) NT (3) BM (23) PGP (1) JE (45)

[62] OT (1) BM (1) JE (7)

[63] BM (3)

[64] BM (3) JE (1) JE : «  it seems most rational to suppose that the saints, when they receive their consummate glory, should be removed to be brought to Christ, to be gathered home to him, of whom are all things, and to whom are all things”

[65] BM (3)

[66] BM (1) DC (2) JE (1)

[67] OT (47) NT (3) BM (15) DC (1) JE (90)

[68] BM (1)