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For the lord will have mercy on jacob, and will still choose israel, and settle them in their own land. Isaiahs oracles or prophecies against the nations, which begin in isaiah 2 nephi 23, continue past isaiah 14 2 nephi 24. Of the 478 verses in the book of mormon quoted from the book of isaiah, 201 agree with the king james reading while 207 show variations. Once you have carefully read and studied these chapters of isaiah and the interpretive commentary on them, write on a separate sheet of paper what you consider to be the most important prophetic insights that. In isaiah in the book of mormon, edited by donald w. The future and ultimate fall of babylon is announced here first which is the proper place because the rehearsal of the trials brought on the nation by assyria are now completed. The burden of babylon, which isaiah the son of amoz did see. Nation after nation receives prophecies of gloom and doom. A helpful listing is found in legrande daviess chart of isaiah citations in the book of mormon, in daniel h. The isaiah problem in the book of mormon chap 11 shields.

For thou hast said in thine heart which shows the pride and haughtiness that were in his heart. The earlier chapters of isaiah contained these things. The answer is that the end of 2 nephi 24 wraps up several major themes from the first chapters he quoted remember, inclusio. The complete outline of isaiah is spread over several lessons 1 context overview. The dreadfully bloody work that those forces should make in babylon, isaiah. The scope of this paper does not allow a detailed explication of the isaiah chapters in the book of mormon. Nephis commentary on isaiah 4849 in 1 nephi 19 and 22 is entirely consistent with his fathers teachings, which nephi gave us earlier in chapters 10 and 15. Isaiah 53, mosiah 14, and the book of mormon book of. A general rendezvous of the forces that were to be employed against babylon, isaiah. It seems that if nephi had copied them from the plates of brass in hebrew onto his own record and that if joseph smith had then received the english translation by the gift and power of god, the isaiah passages would read more like the 1830 book of mormon and less. Two factors led to my study of the isaiah variants in the book of mormon. The future history of babylon is given by isaiah throughout his book in outline form. The strangers will be joined with them, and they will cling to the house of jacob.

Isaiah the oracle concerning babylon which isaiah the. This page provides an outline of isaiah chapters and 14 for your reference. There are a total of 21 isaiah chapters in the book of mormon partial or full chapters, with 52 added verses, making up total of 433 isaiah verses, 199 of which are identical to the kjv of the bible. Isaiah variants in the book of mormon religious studies. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. He is known by the name of the oppressor isaiah 14.

However, i feel that the book of mormon can not only withstand the challenge, but the issue can actually be used to illuminate the nature of isaiah and shed light on why this is such a profound book. Isaiah 14 the fall of babylon isaiah chapter thirteen and fourteen chapters and 14. Minutes of the event published in the book the development of lds. Isaiah in the book of mormon religious studies center. According to lecture, why does nephi stop quoting isaiah at the end of 2 nephi 24. Textual variants in the isaiah quotations in the book of mormon. Lord pleads for and judges his peoplethe daughters of zion are cursed and tormented for their worldlinesscompare isaiah 3. Its clear that nephi and jacob embellished upon the prophecies of isaiah, adding personal comments and revelations concerning their posterity and the book of mormon. Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountain, exalt the voice unto them, shake the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles. The other two chapter pairs are jeremiah 5051 and revelation 1718.

Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book. I will also sit on the mount of the congregation on the farthest sides of the north. In chapters 7 to 12, isaiah gave gods messages when king ahaz ruled in 736 to 721 b. That the book of mormon quotes from isaiah is not a problem, except that joseph smiths 1830 translation reads nearly verbatim to the 1611 king james translation. But now, the lord speaks against the nations, beginning with babylon a. The utter ruin and desolation of babylon, which this should. Outline of isaiah chapters, 14 the fall of babylon predicted. There is no question that the isaiah passages in the book of mormon are in the language of the king james translation of the bible. Gileadi gives you a jump start on understanding isaiah, and isaiah gives you a jump start on understanding the gospel of jesus christ and the end times. Covers many of the literary forms that isaiah uses to convey his message of our times. It is fitting for judgment to begin at the house of god, so the lord has first spoken to israel and judah. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Whats going on in the book of mormon isaiah chapters.

Plagiarism the book of mormon narrative says that the jews who left jerusalem for the new world had with them the scriptures written up until that point 600 b. A complete identification of all chapters and verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon along with an analysis of each. Some 58 are paraphrased and 11 others are variants and or paraphrases. A few years back i thought about why so many chapters of isaiah. Judah and ephraim will unite and expel the palestinians. The second part of isaiah part of protoisaiah and most of deuteroisaiahthe latter of which includes chapters 4055 or so is much more revved up and eager to see some carnage. This section of isaiah deals with judgment of surrounding nations. The plans of judahs enemies will not come to pass 7. Isaiah speaks messianicallythe messiahs humiliation and sufferings are set forthhe makes his soul an offering for sin and makes intercession for transgressorscompare isaiah 53. Except for minor differences, the 48th chapter coincides with both the kjv and lxx. Isaiah institute 7 gods servant in the prophecy of isaiah avraham gileadi.

Isaiah preached this to the jews about one hundred years before they went into captivity to babylon. The word tseby denotes a deer of the most delicate frame. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah religious. Assyria, edom, ephraim, babylonia, moabyou name it, its getting the snacktime cabbage patch kid. Ancient idolworshippers believed that the fortunes of their countries were directly tied to the strength of their gods. The main nephite prophets who quoted isaiah were nephi, jacob, and abinadi. The book of mormon explicitly quotes the prophet isaiah, containing 19 chapters of the kjv of isaiah in their entirety, along with parts of a few other chapters. In isaiah 43, god is further defined as redeemer and savior. In the light of modern biblical criticism these quotations raise problems that have a serious bearing on the integrity of the nephite record as a whole. Isaiah commentary commentary critical and explanatory. I have commanded my sanctified ones, i have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness. Isaiah 29 and the book of mormon byu scholarsarchive.

The book of mormon quotes twentyone complete chapters of isaiah and parts of others. Isaiah in the book of mormon book of mormon central. The extensive use of isaiah poses several problems. In chapters 1 to 5, isaiah introduced the whole book to the reader. I will ascend into heaven, i will exalt my throne above the stars of god. The book of mormons use of isaiah begins with nephis reprinting of. It is to the variants that we will give our attention here. The history of moab moe abb perhaps of my father moab the name of a. Chapter marks a new division in the book of isaiah that extends through 21. There are six chapters in the bible among a few other passages that are dedicated to discussing the future of a city called babylon. While some of the material is isaianic, in many cases it has been reworked by later editors or writers. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. The book of isaiah chapters 15 18 chapter 15 judgment on moab v19 this chapter deals with the demise of moab, which teaches israel not to depend on that nation, but to depend on the lord. Joseph smiths interpretation of isaiah in the book of mormon.

In order, they include isaiah chapters 4852, 214, 29, and 5354. New international version 1 the lord will have compassion on jacob. Isaiah chapters to 23 free bible commentary in easy. Welch, john w isaiah 53, mosiah 14, and the book of mormon. This appears to be the case in 1 nephi, chapters 20 and 21, where nephi quotes isaiah 48 and 49. Isaiah outline, analysis, and summary chapters and 14. The book of isaiah, chapters 9 the new international. In every success we archive in life let us learn to put pride aside and give god the glory for our success, for him alone has made it possible. In chapter 6, god called isaiah to serve him, in 736 b. Theres gonna be judgment against babylon isaiah 1 the burden of babylon, which isaiah the son of amoz did see. And israel will take possession of the nations and make them male and female servants in the lords land. Understanding isaiah in the book of mormon thus presumes an understanding of the terms house of israel, covenant, and gentile, which predominate in the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon and do not occur elsewhere in the book. Thirtynine chapters of gods righteousness, justice, and holiness are followed by 27 chapters of compassion, grace, and glory.

The peo ple have been hypocritical, honoring god with their lips, but not with. To learn how to identify and appreciate the hebrew poetic devices in the book of mormon, watch minutes 0. For many readers of the book of mormon, the isaiah passages quoted in 1 and 2. Isaiah 14 niv a prophecy against babylon a prophecy. Harycollins on isaiah 10 the verses 14 of this chapter is showing us of how stupid we human can be some times,trying to take the glory that is due to god almighty.

Quoted in the book of mormon are nearly all of isaiah chapters 214, 29, and 4854. This is a clear indictment of their spirit and attitude, advancing strong proof of why god later said through ezekiel that israel and. Chapters thirteen to twentyseven of isaiah deliver oracles from the l ord to various nations, principally to babylon who will rise up to crush judah and destroy. Intro to isaiah biblica the international bible society. Nephis use of isaiah 214 in 2 nephi 1230 book of mormon. Isaiahs chapter, is not found in the book of mormon. I have summoned my warriors to carry out my wrath those who rejoice in my triumph. Isaiah isaiah is the book of christ, containing the most vivid descriptions of the first and second advent of jesus christ to be found in the entire old testament. Next to the book of mormon references in this chart are corresponding references in the book of isaiah.