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Annotation of Mosiah 1 – preliminary
Mosiah 1 is a good example because it shows that a high percentage of Joseph Smith’s 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 D&C 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 and D&C 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 D&C wording that are also found in Edwards' works.
Purple are biblical or nonbiblical D&C words/phrases similar to Edwards.
Passages where the Lord is speaking directly are generally not found in 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 and receiving revelations. Passages with the Lord’s personal pronouns obviously are not usually found in Edwards.
Bold = KJV
Blue = nonbiblical BofM/D&C w/o JE (If unique to this instance, no footnote is given)
Red = nonbiblical BofM/D&C and JE
Purple = biblical/nonbiblical BofM/D&C similar to JE
Chapter 1
King Benjamin teaches his sons the language and prophecies of their fathers—Their religion and civilization have been preserved because of the records kept on the various plates—Mosiah is chosen as king and is given custody of the records and other things. About 130–124 B.C.
1 And now there was no more contention in all the land of Zarahemla, among all the people[1] who belonged to king Benjamin, so that king Benjamin had continual peace[2] all the remainder[3] of his days[4].
2 And it came to pass that he had three sons; and he called their names[5] Mosiah, and Helorum, and Helaman. And he caused that they should be taught in all the language[6] of his fathers, that thereby they might[7] become men of understanding[8]; and that they might know concerning[9] the prophecies which had been spoken by the mouths[10] of their fathers, which were delivered them by the hand of the Lord[11].
3 And he also taught them concerning the records which were engraven on the plates of brass, saying: My sons, I would that[12] ye should remember[13] that were it not for[14] these plates, which contain these records and these commandments, we must have suffered[15] in ignorance[16], even at this present time[17], not knowing[18] the mysteries of God[19].
4 For it were not possible[20] that our father, Lehi, could have remembered all these things, to have taught[21] them to his children, except it were[22] for the help of[23] these plates; for he having been taught[24] in the language of the Egyptians therefore he could read these engravings, and teach them to his children, that thereby they[25] could teach them to their children, and so fulfilling[26] the commandments of God, even down to[27] this present time.
5 I say unto you, my sons, were it not for[28] these things, which have been kept and preserved[29] by the hand of God[30], that we might read and understand[31] of his mysteries[32], and have his commandments always before our eyes[33], that even our fathers would have dwindled[34] in unbelief, and we should have been like[35] unto our brethren, the Lamanites, who know nothing[36] concerning these things[37], or even do not believe them when they are taught them, because of the traditions of their fathers[38], which are not correct[39].
6 O my sons, I would that[40] ye should remember that these sayings[41] are true[42], and also that these records are true. And behold, also the plates of Nephi, which contain the records and the sayings of our fathers from the time they left Jerusalem until now, and they are true; and we can know of their surety[43] because we have them before our eyes.
7 And now, my sons, I would that ye should remember to search them diligently[44], that ye may profit[45] thereby; and I would that ye should keep the commandments[46] of God, that ye may prosper[47] in the land[48] according to the promises[49] which the Lord made unto our fathers.
8 And many more things[50] did king Benjamin teach his sons, which are not written in this book.
9 And it came to pass that after king Benjamin had made an end[51] of teaching[52] his sons, that he waxed old[53], and he saw that he must very soon go the way of all the earth[54]; therefore, he thought it[55] expedient[56] that he should confer[57] the kingdom upon one of his sons.
10 Therefore, he had Mosiah brought before him[58]; and these are the words[59] which he spake unto him, saying: My son, I would that ye should make a[60] proclamation[61] throughout all this land among all this people[62], or the people of Zarahemla, and the people of Mosiah who dwell in the land[63], that thereby they may be gathered together[64]; for on the morrow[65] I shall proclaim unto this my people[66] out of mine own mouth[67] that thou art a king and a ruler[68] over[69] this people, whom the Lord our God hath given us.
11 And moreover[70], I shall give this people[71] a name, that thereby[72] they may be[73] distinguished[74] above all the people[75] which the Lord God hath brought out of the land of Jerusalem[76]; and this I do because they have been a diligent people in keeping[77] the commandments of the Lord.
12 And I give unto them a name that never shall be[78] blotted out[79], except it be[80] through transgression[81].
13 Yea, and moreover I say unto you, that if this highly favored[82] people of the Lord[83] should fall[84] into transgression[85], and become a wicked[86] and an adulterous[87] people, that the Lord will deliver them up[88], that thereby they become weak[89] like unto their brethren; and he will no more preserve[90] them by his matchless[91] and marvelous power[92], as he has hitherto preserved[93] our fathers.
14 For I say unto you, that if he had not extended his arm[94] in the preservation[95] of our fathers they must have fallen[96] into the hands[97] of the Lamanites, and become victims to their hatred[98].
15 And it came to pass that after king Benjamin had made an end of these sayings to his son, that he gave him charge[99] concerning all the affairs[100] of the kingdom.
16 And moreover, he also gave him charge concerning the records which were engraven on the plates of brass; and also the plates of Nephi; and also, the sword of Laban, and the ball or director, which led our fathers through the wilderness[101], which was prepared by the hand of the Lord that thereby they might be led[102], every one according to the heed and[103] diligence[104] which they gave unto him.
17 Therefore, as they were unfaithful[105] they did not prosper[106] nor progress in their journey[107], but were driven back[108], and incurred[109] the displeasure[110] of God upon them; and therefore they were smitten with famine[111] and sore afflictions[112], to stir them up[113] in remembrance[114] of their duty[115].
18 And now, it came to pass that Mosiah went and did[116] as his father had commanded him, and proclaimed[117] unto all the people who were in the land of Zarahemla that thereby they might gather themselves together[118], to go up to the temple to hear the words[119] which his father should speak unto them.
(Mosiah 1–1:18)
[1] PT (7) NT (1) BM (25) JE (2)
[2] BM (14) JE (1)
[3] BM (9) DC (1) JE (3) JE: “look on the ingathering of those first fruits as a sign that all the remainder both of Jews and Gentiles should in due time be gathered in”
[4] “remainder of his days” BM (7)
[5] OT (1) BM (2) JE (1)
[6] BM (2)
[7] BM (13) JE (1)
[8] OT (4) BM (1) JE (8)
[9] BM (20) DC (2) JE (5)
[10] BM (3) DC (3) “spoken by the mouth” OT (1) NT (1) BM (8) DC (5) JE (1)
[11] OT (33) NT (3) BM (25) DC (2) JE (22)
[12] NT (4) BM (62) DC (4) JE (8)
[13] NT (1) BM (21) JE (15)
[14] BM (11) DC (1) PGP (1) JE (80)
[15] “suffered in ignorance” BM (1)
[16] OT (1) BM (4) DC (1) JE (35)
[17] NT (3) BM (3) DC (1) PGP (1) JE (25)
[18] OT (1) NT (6) BM (3) JE (100+)
[19] NT (1) BM (8) DC (3)
[20] BM (2) JE (1); “it were not” NT (1) BM (7) DC (2) PGP (1) JE (160)
[21] BM (1) JE (1) JE : « if these doctrines were true, he ought in reason and in truth to have taught them plainly and frequently… One great end of the Scripture is, to teach the world what manner of being God is…”
[22] NT (2) BM (13) JE (5)
[23] OT (1) BM (1) JE (17)
[24] BM (2)
[25] BM (19) DC (1) JE (7)
[26] BM (1) JE (2) JE : «Jacob seems to be in good earnest about purging his house from idols, and so fulfilling his vow.”
[27] BM (10) DC (1) JE (2)
[28] BM (11) DC (1) PGP (1) JE (70)
[29] BM (10)
[30] OT (1) BM (4) JE (2)
[31] BM (1) JE (2) JE paraphrasing: “They that read and understand are pronounced blessed. Revelation 1:3, “Blessed is he that readeth, and they that understand the words of this prophecy.”
[32] NT (3) BM (19) DC (20) JE (300)
[33] OT (3) BM (2) JE (28)
[34] BM (11) DC (1) JE (17)
[35] OT (1) BM (1) JE (2)
[36] OT (1) NT (2) BM (4) JE (90)
[37] BM (15) DC (5) JE (18)
[38] BM (13) DC (1) JE (3) JE: “seeing they are so tenacious of the traditions of their fathers”
[39] BM (3) JE (2) JE: “The Jews generally supposed separate spirits, and Christ did not correct 'em”
[40] NT (4) BM (62) DC (4) JE (7)
[41] OT (1) NT (13) BM (20) DC (6) JE (20)
[42] OT (5) NT (2) BM (36) DC (15) PGP (1) JE (200)
[43] “know of their surety” BM (6) “their surety” BM (6) JE (12)
[44] BM (1) “searched diligently” NT (1) JE (4) NT: Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently (1 Peter 1:10)
[45] OT (1) BM (2) JE (1)
[46] OT (7) NT (3) BM (39) DC (2) PGP (1) JE (15)
[47] “prosper” OT (48) NT (1) BM (58) DC (5) JE (220)
[48] “prosper in the land” BM (21) JE (1)
[49] BM (3) DC (1) “according to the promise” NT (2) BM (1) JE (7)
[50] BM (10) JE (3) JE: “there are many more things that are parts of that work of God”
[51] OT (41) NT (1) BM (28) JE (20)
[52] “made an end of teaching” BM (2)
[53] OT (4) BM (3) JE (10)
[54] OT (2) BM (5)
[55] “he thought it” BM (2) JE (10)
[56] NT (7) BM (72) DC (44) JE (90) “thought” plus “expedient” BM (7) DC (1) JE (3)
[57] BM (7) DC (2) PGP (2) JE (120)
[58] OT (1) BM (5) JE (3)
[59] OT (5) NT (1) BM (22) DC (3) PGP (1) JE (10)
[60] “make a proclamation” BM (2)
[61] OT (9) BM (17) DC (8) JE (50)
[62] OT (1) BM (3)
[63] OT (29) BM (7) DC (1) JE (27)
[64] OT (62) NT (20) BM (65) DC (2) PGP (3) JE (140)
[65] OT (28) NT (11) BM (38) JE (7)
[66] BM (8)
[67] OT (1) BM (1) DC (2) JE (1)
[68] BM (5)
[69] “ruler over” OT (14) NT (6) BM (7) DC (5) PGP (2) JE (28)
[70] OT (6) BM (14) JE (30)
[71] OT (1) BM (1)
[72] BM (35) DC (3) JE (30) JE: “The God of nature has given mankind speech to that end, that thereby they might express their minds and hearts one to another”
[73] “may be distinguished” BM (1) JE (15) JE: “what Elisha desires is that he may be distinguished from all the rest of the children”
[74] BM (9) DC (1) JE (1000+)
[75] OT (2) BM (2) JE (1)
[76] BM (42) DC (1)
[77] OT (1) BM (21) DC (9) JE (25+) JE : « the love of God is said to be made perfect, or finished, in keeping his commandments; I John 2:4–5, "He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar
[78] NT (2) BM (1) JE (80)
[79] OT (5) NT (1) BM (8) DC (4) JE (50) OT : « Let his posterity be cut off; and in the generation following let their name be blotted out. (Psalms 109:13)
[80] NT (5) BM (9) DC (3) JE (45)
[81] “fall into transgression” BM (2) DC (1)
[82] NT (1) BM (7) JE (18 favored, 12 favoured) JE: “We are some of those highly favored people , spoken of, Psalms 89:15, “Blessed are the people that know the joyful sound.” “an answer of prayers, an evidence of being highly favored by the Lord, etc.“ NT: “Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.” (Luke 1:28)
[83] OT (8) BM (25) DC (1) JE (2)
[84] BM (10) DC (1)
[85] BM (15) DC (1) JE (2) JE: “no considerable time passes before they run into transgression against God”
[86] BM (2)
[87] OT (1) NT (3) BM (1) JE (15) NT: « A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign” (Matthew 16:4)
[88] OT (2) BM (4) JE (3)
[89] OT (2) BM (5) JE (8)
[90] BM (2)
[91] BM (8) JE (2) JE: “his matchless highness and grandeur”
[92] BM (4) PGP (1) JE (2) Note: “marvellous” OT (18) NT (6) JE (150) « marvelous » BM (54) DC (12) PGP (1) JE (160)
[93] “hitherto preserved” BM (1) JE (1) “hitherto” OT (15) NT )4) BM (25) DC (1) JE (500) JE(Brainerd) “God has hitherto preserved me”
[94] BM (1) DC (1)
[95] BM (3) JE (240)
[96] BM (1) JE (1) JE: “which if it had not been, our forces must have fallen a prey to the French”
[97] OT (12) NT (9) BM (31) DC (8) JE (200)
[98] OT (1) BM (12) JE (50) JE: “their punishment, instead of humbling them, will stir up their hatred to God”
[99] BM (2) “charge concerning” OT (4) NT (1) BM (3) DC (1) JE (10) OT: “I will give charge concerning thee”
(2 Samuel 14:8)
[100] BM (3) DC (3) JE (15)
[101] OT (10) BM (4) JE (60)
[102] “might be led” BM (1) JE (5)
[103] « heed and diligence” BM (3)
[104] “diligence” OT (1) NT (9) BM (33) DC (9) JE (450)
[105] OT (21) BM (1) DC (3) JE (40) JE: « if they prove unfaithful , blotting their names out of the book of life”
[106] BM (4) JE (2)
[107] BM (2) JE (9) JE: “God gave the Jews remarkable and wonderful protection in their journey “
[108] OT (2) BM (13) DC (1) JE (8)
[109] BM (1) JE (22)
[110] OT (5) BM (2) DC (1) PGP (1) JE (560) JE : « in the heart of him that had by his rebellion made God his enemy, and incurred that eternal displeasure which by God's law and covenant belonged to him.” “When we fell, we so incurred the displeasure of God towards us” “those that have offended him, and incurred his displeasure” “considering our state as depraved and guilty creatures, having incurred the displeasure of our Creator”
[111] BM (2)
[112] BM (5) JE (7) JE: “So David (Psalms 30) speaks of God's chastening by sore afflictions , as being for his good, and issuing joyfully”
[113] BM (11) DC (1) JE (40) JE: “the Apostle says so much in both these epistles to stir them up to the duty of giving to the poor”
[114] OT (4) NT (13) BM (20) DC (8) JE (90)
[115] BM (4) JE (100)
[116] OT (3) NT (1) BM (3) DC (1)
[117] OT (15) NT (1) BM (2) DC (4) JE (150)
[118] OT (8) BM (19) DC (1) JE (14)
[119] OT (10) NT (1) BM (12) DC (1) JE (21)
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