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Laban

Custodian of brass plates [c. 600 B.C.]

(see also Plates, Brass )

1 Ne. 3: 3 has record of Jews.; 1 Ne. 3: 4-11 sons of Lehi(1) sent to get records from.; 1 Ne. 3: 12-14 refuses to give up record.; 1 Ne. 3: 25-26 takes sons’ property without giving plates of brass.; 1 Ne. 3: 29 - 4: 3 to be delivered into sons’ hands.; 1 Ne. 3: 4: 7-18 is slain by Nephi(1).; 1 Ne. 3: 4: 9, 18-19, 21 (2 Ne. 5: 14 ; Jacob 1: 10 ; W of M 1: 13 ; Mosiah 1: 16 ) sword of.; 1 Ne. 3: 5: 16 descendant of Joseph(1).

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Labor

(see also Do ; Idleness ; Industry ; Laborer ; Task ; Toil ; Travail ; Wages ; Work [verb] )

1 Ne. 17: 41 labor which Israelites had to perform to be healed was to look.; 2 Ne. 5: 17 Nephi(1) causes his people to labor with hands.; 2 Ne. 9: 51 do not labor for that which cannot satisfy.; 2 Ne. 29: 4 do Gentiles remember the labors of the Jews.; Jacob 1: 19 by laboring with our might their blood should not come upon our garments.; Jacob 5: 15, 29, 61-62, 71 servants called to labor in vineyard.; Mosiah 2: 14 Benjamin has labored with his hands to serve his people.; Mosiah 13: 17 (Ex. 20: 9 ) six days shalt thou labor and do all thy work.; Mosiah 18: 24 (Mosiah 27: 5 ; Alma 1: 26 ) priests should labor with own hands for their support.; Mosiah 27: 4 every man should labor with own hands for his support.; Alma 1: 3, 12 Nehor claims priests ought not labor with hands.; Alma 8: 10 Alma(2) labored much in spirit, wrestling with God in mighty prayer.; Alma 24: 18 converted Lamanites covenant to labor abundantly with hands rather than spend days in idleness.; Alma 29: 15 missionaries have labored exceedingly and brought forth much fruit.; Alma 30: 31 Korihor accuses priests of glutting on people’s labors.; Alma 30: 32 Alma(2) has labored with own hands for support.; Alma 30: 34 if we receive nothing for labors in church, what doth it profit us to labor in church save to declare truth.; Alma 34: 32 this life is day for men to perform labors.; Alma 36: 24 Alma(2) has labored, without ceasing, to bring souls unto repentance.; Alma 36: 25 the Lord gives joy in fruit of labors.; Moro. 9: 6 if we cease to labor, we should be brought under condemnation.; D&C 6: 31 have joy in fruit of labors.; D&C 10: 4 do not labor more than you have strength.; D&C 38: 40 (D&C 52: 39 ) every man should go to with labor of hands to prepare and accomplish commandments.; D&C 39: 13 (D&C 43: 28 ; D&C 50: 38 ; D&C 71: 4 ) called to labor in the Lord’s vineyard.; D&C 52: 39 elders to labor with own hands.; D&C 56: 17 wo unto poor who will not labor with own hands.; D&C 59: 2 (D&C 124: 86 ) those who die shall rest from labors.; D&C 59: 10 Sabbath appointed for rest from labors.; D&C 64: 25 labor while it is called today.; D&C 68: 30 inhabitants of Zion appointed to labor in faithfulness.; D&C 75: 3 be not idle, but labor with your might.; D&C 75: 28 let every man labor in church.; D&C 84: 109 let every man labor in own calling.; D&C 88: 51-52 the Lord sends servants into field to labor.; D&C 115: 10 the Lord’s people to labor diligently to build his house.; D&C 124: 121 quorum of Nauvoo House to have just recompense for labors.; D&C 126: 2 the Lord has seen Brigham Young’s labor in his name.; D&C 138: 51-52, 56-57 faithful elders continue labors in Father’s kingdom in spirit world.; Moses 5: 1 Eve labored with Adam.

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Laborer

(see also Labor )

2 Ne. 26: 30 if men have charity, they would not suffer laborer in Zion to perish.; 2 Ne. 26: 31 laborer in Zion shall labor for Zion.; D&C 23: 7 give language to exhortation, that you may receive reward of laborer.; D&C 31: 5 (D&C 84: 79 ; D&C 106: 3 ) laborer is worthy of his hire.; D&C 33: 3 last time the Lord shall call laborers into vineyard.; D&C 39: 17 call faithful laborers into vineyard.; D&C 42: 42 idle shall not eat bread of laborer.; D&C 88: 70 call solemn assembly of first laborers in last kingdom.

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Lachoneus (1)

Nephite chief judge [c A.D. 1]

3 Ne. 1: 1 chief judge and governor over the land.; 3 Ne. 3: 1-10 receives epistle from robber leader.; 3 Ne. 3: 11-13, 22-25 gathers all the people and provisions in one place.; 3 Ne. 3: 14, 25 causes fortifications to be built.; 3 Ne. 3: 15 calls people to repentance.; 3 Ne. 3: 16 marvelous words and prophecies of Lachoneus cause people to fear.; 3 Ne. 3: 17 appoints chief captains over armies.; 3 Ne. 6: 6 helps establish peace.; 3 Ne. 6: 19 succeeded by son.

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Lachoneus (2)

Son of Lachoneus(1) [c. A.D. 29-30]

3 Ne. 6: 19 follows father as chief judge.

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Laden

(see also Burden )

1 Ne. 17: 25 children of Israel were laden with grievous tasks in bondage.; Mosiah 2: 14 Benjamin labors so people will not be laden with taxes.; D&C 31: 5 (D&C 33: 9 ; D&C 75: 5 ) the faithful will be laden with sheaves.

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Laid

(see Lay, Laid )

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Lake

(see also Hell ; Torment )

2 Ne. 9: 16 (2 Ne. 28: 23 ; Jacob 3: 11 ; Jacob 6: 10 ; Mosiah 3: 27 ; Alma 12: 17 ; Alma 14: 14 ) torment of the unrighteous is as lake of fire and brimstone.; 2 Ne. 9: 19, 26 God delivers saints and those without law from lake of fire and brimstone.; D&C 63: 17 (D&C 76: 36-37 ) lake of fire and brimstone is second death.; D&C 76: 36 sons of perdition cast into lake of fire and brimstone.

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Lamah

Nephite commander [c. A.D. 385]

Morm. 6: 14 and his ten thousand have fallen.

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Laman (1)

Eldest son of Lehi(1) [c. 600 B.C.]

(see also Laman, River ; Lamanites )

1 Ne. 2: 5 travels into wilderness with family.; 1 Ne. 2: 9 is admonished to be like river, continually running into fountain of all righteousness.; 1 Ne. 2: 11-12 (1 Ne. 3: 28 ; 1 Ne. 16: 36 ) murmurs against father.; 1 Ne. 2: 18 does not hearken unto Nephi(1).; 1 Ne. 3: 11-14 tries unsuccessfully to obtain brass plates from Laban.; 1 Ne. 3: 28 smites Nephi(1) and Sam with rod.; 1 Ne. 7: 6 rebels.; 1 Ne. 8: 35-36 does not partake of fruit of tree of life.; 1 Ne. 16: 7 takes daughter of Ishmael1 to wife.; 1 Ne. 16: 20 murmurs because of afflictions in wilderness.; 1 Ne. 16: 37-38 stirs up Lemuel and sons of Ishmael1 to kill Nephi(1).; 1 Ne. 17: 17-18 murmurs against desire of Nephi(1) to build ship.; 1 Ne. 18: 11-19 binds Nephi(1) in cords.; 2 Ne. 1: 24-29 Lehi(1) exhorts Laman to hearken unto Nephi(1).; 2 Ne. 4: 3-7 Lehi(1) counsels Laman and his family.; 2 Ne. 5: 21 (Alma 3: 7 ) cursing comes upon followers of Laman.; Alma 18: 38 Ammon(2) rehearses unto Lamanites concerning rebellion of Laman and Lemuel.

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Laman (2)

Lamanite king [c. 200 B.C.]

Mosiah 7: 21 (Mosiah 9: 10 ; Mosiah 10: 18 ) deceives Zeniff.; Mosiah 9: 11-13 stirs up his people against people of Zeniff.; Mosiah 10: 6 dies.

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Laman (3)

Son of Laman(2) [c. 178 B.C.]

Mosiah 10: 6 replaces father as king.; Mosiah 24: 3 is called after his father, king over numerous people.; Mosiah 24: 9 Amulon is subject to Laman.

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Laman (4)

Nephite soldier

Alma 55: 4 sought out by Moroni(1), who desires a descendant of Laman(1).; Alma 55: 5 (Alma 47: 29 ) formerly servant of Lamanite king.; Alma 55: 6-15 entices Lamanite guards into becoming drunk.

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Laman, City of

3 Ne. 9: 10 is burned at time of crucifixion.

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Laman, River

River emptying into Red Sea

(see also Laman(1) )

1 Ne. 2: 6-9 named by Lehi(1).; 1 Ne. 16: 12 Lehites cross river.

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Lamanite

Descendant of Laman(1), later any person who rejects the gospel

(see also Ammon(2), People of ; Lamanitish )

1 Ne. 12: 20 will overcome seed of Nephi(1).; 1 Ne. 12: 23 (2 Ne. 5: 21-24 ; Jacob 3: 3-5 ; Alma 3: 6, 15-16, 19 ; Morm. 5: 15 ) cursed.; 2 Ne. 5: 14 a threat to Nephites.; 2 Ne. 5: 25 to be a scourge to Nephites.; 2 Ne. 30: 6 to be pure and delightsome people.; Jacob 1: 13-14 seek to destroy Nephites.; Jacob 2: 35 treat families better than Nephites.; Jacob 3: 3 not filthy like Nephites.; Jacob 7: 24 many means devised to restore Lamanites to truth are vain.; Enos 1: 11-13 Enos(2) prays for preservation of Lamanites.; Enos 1: 16 records to be brought to Lamanites.; Enos 1: 20 (Jarom 1: 6 ; Mosiah 9: 12 ; Mosiah 10: 12 ) are bloodthirsty and idolatrous.; Enos 1: 24 (Jarom 1: 7 ; Omni 1: 10, 24 ; Alma 25: 3 ; Alma 28: 3-10 ; Alma 35: 13 ; Alma 43: 3 ; Alma 48: 21-22 ; Morm. 2: 1 ) wars between Nephites and Lamanites.; Jarom 1: 2 records written for Lamanites.; W of M 1: 13-14 are driven back by Nephites.; Mosiah 1: 5 (Mosiah 10: 12-17 ; Alma 9: 16 ) traditions of fathers cause unbelief of Lamanites.; Mosiah 7: 15, 22 Limhi’s people in bondage to Lamanites.; Mosiah 9: 14-15 slay Zeniff’s flocks, but are driven out.; Mosiah 10: 8 (Alma 3: 4, 6, 15-16, 18 ) appearance of Lamanites.; Mosiah 19: 10-22 defeat people of Noah(3) and make them pay tribute.; Mosiah 20: 3-6 daughters of Lamanites taken by priests of Noah(3).; Mosiah 21: 15 the Lord softens Lamanite’s hearts.; Mosiah 22: 10-11 Limhi’s people escape from Lamanites.; Mosiah 23: 29 possess land of Helam.; Mosiah 23: 35 priests of Noah(3) join Lamanites.; Mosiah 24: 4 are taught by priests of Noah(3).; Mosiah 24: 7 prosper.; Mosiah 28: 1-9 (Alma 17 -28) sons of Mosiah(2) preach gospel among Lamanites.; Alma 2: 24 joined by Amlicites.; Alma 3: 10 dissenters marked like Lamanites.; Alma 9: 16 the Lord extends merciful promises to Lamanites.; Alma 16: 2-3 (Alma 25: 2 ) destroy city of Ammonihah.; Alma 17: 4 (Alma 19: 31-36 ; Alma 23: 3-13 ) many Lamanites converted.; Alma 17: 16-19 Ammon(2) begins ministry among Lamanites.; Alma 19: 35-36 (Alma 23: 4-5 ) many Lamanites are converted and baptized.; Alma 21: 23 converted Lamanites are zealous for keeping commandments.; Alma 22: 27 division of land between Nephites and Lamanites.; Alma 23: 6 after conversion, Lamanites stand steadfast in truth.; Alma 23: 7 (Alma 24: 6 ) Lamanites lay down weapons.; Alma 23: 17 (Alma 24: 3 ) Lamanite converts take new name, Anti-Nephi-Lehies.; Alma 24: 1-2, 20-26 slaughter converts, more are converted.; Alma 25: 1 swear vengeance on Nephites.; Alma 25: 3 are driven and slain in battles with Nephites.; Alma 25: 4-5 many converts perish by fire.; Alma 27: 26 converted Lamanites are called people of Ammon(2).; Alma 28: 1-2 follow and slaughter converts.; Alma 28: 2-3 are slain and driven out.; Alma 43: 19, 37-38 are not as well equipped for war as Nephites.; Alma 43: 43 fight with great courage.; Alma 44: 15 make covenant of peace.; Alma 45: 14 in end, surviving Nephites will be numbered among Lamanites.; Alma 47: 4-35 Amalickiah becomes king of Lamanites.; Alma 49: 4 are astonished at Nephite fortifications.; Alma 49: 25 are defeated.; Alma 50: 7 are driven by army of Moroni(1).; Alma 52: 2 retreat to captured cities.; Alma 52: 8 kept prisoner for ransom by Nephites.; Alma 54: 3 take women and children as prisoners.; Alma 55: 33 fortify Morianton.; Alma 56: 12 slay all prisoners except captains.; Alma 56: 24 fear the Nephites.; Alma 57: 22 are driven-to city of Manti.; Alma 58: 28 lose city of Manti.; Alma 59: 7-11 take city of Nephihah.; Alma 62: 14-15 many Lamanites captured by Moroni(1).; Alma 62: 24-25 flee to land of Moroni.; Alma 63: 15 are driven back to own lands.; Hel. 1: 22, 27, 33 capture and lose Zarahemla.; Hel. 4: 5 recapture Zarahemla.; Hel. 5: 17-19, 50 many Lamanites are converted by sons of Helaman(3).; Hel. 5: 50-52 yield up lands.; Hel. 6: 1, 36 (Alma 13: 1 ) many Lamanites become more righteous than Nephites.; Hel. 6: 4 many Lamanites preach to Nephites.; Hel. 6: 6-8 peace between Nephites and Lamanites.; Hel. 6: 9 Lamanites and Nephites become exceedingly rich.; Hel. 6: 37 hunt Gadianton robbers and preach gospel to them.; 3 Ne. 2: 12-14 unite with and are called Nephites.; 3 Ne. 2: 15 curse taken from Lamanites when converted.; 3 Ne. 2: 16 children become fair like Nephites.; 3 Ne. 6: 14 church broken up except among a few Lamanites.; 3 Ne. 9: 20 baptized by fire and Holy Ghost because of faith.; 3 Ne. 10: 18 Lamanites and Nephites receive great blessings.; 4 Ne. 1: 2-3 Nephites and Lamanites all converted, all things held common.; 4 Ne. 1: 17 name abolished.; 4 Ne. 1: 20 name revived.; 4 Ne. 1: 38 unbelievers called Lamanites.; 4 Ne. 1: 39 are taught to hate.; Morm. 4: 1-2 drive Nephites to land of Desolation.; Morm. 4: 11 Lamanites and Nephites delight in shedding blood.; Morm. 4: 13-14 take cities Desolation and Teancum, sacrifice women and children.; Morm. 4: 18 sweep Nephites before them from this time on.; Morm. 6: 7-15 slay all Nephites, except twenty-four.; Morm. 7: 1-10 Lamanites are of Israel.; Morm. 8: 8 (Moro. 1: 2 ) dissension among Lamanites.; Morm. 8: 9 with robbers, Lamanites possess land.; Ether 4: 3 reject gospel of Christ.; Ether 8: 20 secret combinations among Lamanites.; Moro. 1: 1-2 Lamanites put to death believers in Christ.; D&C 3: 18, 20 Lamanites come to knowledge of fathers through Book of Mormon.; D&C 10: 48 gospel to be preached to Lamanites and those who became Lamanites because of dissensions.; D&C 19: 27 Lamanites are remnant of Jews.; D&C 28: 8 (D&C 30: 6 ) Oliver Cowdery called to preach to Lamanites.; D&C 32: 2 first missionaries to Lamanites.; D&C 49: 24 Lamanites to blossom as rose before the Lord’s coming.; D&C 54: 8 saints commanded to flee to borders of Lamanites.; D&C 57 revelation concerning Lamanites.

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Lamanitish

Alma 17: 26 Ammon(2) tends flocks with Lamanitish servants.; Alma 19: 16 Abish a Lamanitish woman who had been converted to the Lord.

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Lamb

(see also Animal ; Jesus Christ - Lamb of God ; Sheep )

2 Ne. 21: 6 (2 Ne. 30: 12 ; Isa. 11: 6 ) wolf shall dwell with lamb.; Mosiah 14: 7 (Isa. 53: 7 ) he is brought as lamb to slaughter.; 3 Ne. 28: 22 (4 Ne. 1: 33 ) disciples play with wild beasts as child with lamb.; D&C 122: 6 enemies prowl like wolves for blood of lamb.; D&C 135: 4 Joseph Smith going like lamb to slaughter.

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Lame

(see also Heal )

Mosiah 3: 5 (3 Ne. 17: 7-9 ; 3 Ne. 26: 15 ) the Lord shall cause the lame to walk.; 4 Ne. 1: 5 disciples of Jesus cause the lame to walk.; D&C 35: 9 they who ask in the Lord’s name in faith shall cause the lame to walk.; D&C 42: 51 the lame who hath faith to leap shall leap.; D&C 58: 11 the lame to come unto marriage of Lamb.

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Lamech (1)

Descendant of Cain

Moses 5: 42-43 son of Methusael.; Moses 5: 44, 47 takes two wives.; Moses 5: 45-46 father of Jabal, Jubal, and Tubal Cain.; Moses 5: 47-51 slays Irad.; Moses 5: 49 enters covenant with Satan, becomes Master Mahan.; Moses 5: 52 the Lord curses Lamech and his house.; Moses 5: 54 is despised and cast out.

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Lamech (2)

Father of Noah(1)

Moses 8: 5-6 son of Methuselah.; Moses 8: 8-10 father of Noah(1).; Moses 8: 11 lives seven hundred and seventy-seven years and dies.

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Lament, Lamentation

(see also Cry ; Grieve ; Mourn ; Sorrow ; Wail ; Weep )

2 Ne. 13: 26 (Isa. 3: 26 ) her gates shall lament.; Mosiah 21: 9 great lamentation among people of Limhi.; Alma 28: 4 time of great lamentation among Nephites.; Hel. 6: 33 Nephites grow in iniquity, to great lamentation of the righteous.; Hel. 7: 15 because of lamentation of Nephi(2) the people gather around him.; Hel. 13: 32-33 in days of destruction, Nephites will lament that they did not repent.; 3 Ne. 10: 2 survivors of destruction cease to lament for loss of kindred.; 3 Ne. 10: 10 lamentation is turned into praise and thanksgiving unto Christ.; Morm. 2: 11 lamentation in land because of robbers.; Ether 15: 16 Jaredite survivors take up lamentation for loss of the slain.; D&C 45: 53 Jews shall lament because they persecuted their king.; D&C 56: 16 riches that canker soul are lamentation of rich men.; D&C 112: 24 day of lamentation comes speedily upon inhabitants of earth.

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Lamoni

Lamanite king converted by Ammon(2)

Alma 17: 21 descendant of Ishmael2.; Alma 17: 21-23 Ammon(2) carried before Lamoni.; Alma 17: 24 offers to give Ammon(2) one of his daughters to wife.; Alma 17: 25-39 sets Ammon(2) to watch flocks.; Alma 18: 1-5, 8-12 is astonished at power of Ammon(2), believes him to be Great Spirit.; Alma 18: 11-15 fears Ammon(2).; Alma 18: 18-21 asks Ammon(2) about Great Spirit.; Alma 18: 22-39 is taught by Ammon(2).; Alma 18: 40-41 believes and cries unto the Lord.; Alma 18: 42-43 (Alma 19: 6 ) falls to earth, overcome by Spirit.; Alma 19: 12-13 arises, testifies of Redeemer, and sinks again with joy.; Alma 20: 1 asks Ammon(2) to go with him to land of Nephi to teach his father.; Alma 20: 2-7 journeys with Ammon(2) toward Middoni to free brethren from prison.; Alma 20: 8-16 meets father, who threatens to kill him for befriending a Nephite.; Alma 20: 17-25 is defended by Ammon(2).; Alma 20: 28 proceeds to land of Middoni and frees brethren of Ammon(2) from prison.; Alma 21: 18 returns to land of Ishmael with Ammon(2).; Alma 21: 20-22 builds synagogues and teaches his people.; Alma 22: 1-27 Aaron(2) teaches Lamoni’s father.; Alma 24: 5-17 Ammon(2) and his brethren hold council with Lamoni and his brother concerning defense of Anti-Nephi-Lehies.

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Lamp

(see also Candle ; Light ; BD Lamp )

D&C 33: 17 have lamps trimmed and burning, ready for Bridegroom.

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Land

(see also Country ; Earth ; Ground ; Inheritance ; Law, Civil ; Nation ; Promised Land )

1 Ne. 2: 20 (1 Ne. 4: 14 ; 1 Ne. 14: 1-2; 2 Ne. 1: 9, 20 ; Jarom 1: 9 ; Omni 1: 6 ; Ether 2: 8-11 ) if people keep commandments, they will prosper in the land.; 1 Ne. 2: 20 (2 Ne. 1: 5 ; 2 Ne. 3: 2 ; 2 Ne. 10: 19 ; Ether 1: 38, 42 ; Ether 2: 7, 10, 15 ; Ether 9: 20 ; Ether 10: 28 ; Ether 13: 2 ) this land is choice above all other lands.; 1 Ne. 17: 38 the Lord leadeth away the righteous into precious land.; 2 Ne. 1: 7 (2 Ne. 10: 11 ; Mosiah 29: 32 ; Ether 2: 12 ) this land is to be a land of liberty.; 2 Ne. 1: 7 if iniquity abound, land to be cursed.; 2 Ne. 23: 14 (Isa. 13: 14 ) every man shall flee into his own land.; Alma 22: 32 small neck of land between land northward and land southward.; Alma 35: 14 (Alma 43: 47 ; Alma 48: 10 ) Nephites fight to defend their land.; 3 Ne. 8: 18 broken rocks found upon all the face of the land.; 3 Ne. 20: 22 (3 Ne. 21: 22-23 ; Ether 13: 4, 8 ) New Jerusalem to be built upon this land.; D&C 10: 49-51 Nephite prophets left blessing upon land regarding gospel and freedom.; D&C 19: 34 Martin Harris commanded to impart part of his lands.; D&C 42: 34-35 residue in storehouse used to purchase lands.; D&C 42: 79, 84-86 (D&C 51: 6 ; D&C 58: 21 ; D&C 98: 4-6 ) laws of land.; D&C 45: 63 ye shall hear of wars in your own lands.; D&C 45: 66 New Jerusalem to be land of peace.; D&C 48: 2-3 lands to be shared with new members migrating from east.; D&C 48: 4 (D&C 57: 5 ; D&C 58: 51-52 ) save money to purchase land for inheritance.; D&C 48: 5-6 men to be appointed to purchase lands for city.; D&C 52: 14 Satan is abroad in land.; D&C 58: 19 God’s law to be kept on this land.; D&C 63: 27 saints to purchase lands, to have advantage of world.; D&C 77: 15 Jews to build city of Jerusalem in land of their fathers.; D&C 81: 3 gospel to be proclaimed in land of the living.; D&C 101: 43-62 parable of nobleman who had choice spot of land.; D&C 101: 70-71, 74 lands round about land of Zion to be purchased for gathering of saints.; D&C 101: 80 God has redeemed the land by shedding of blood.; D&C 105: 30 after lands are purchased, armies of Israel to possess them.; D&C 109: 64 Judah to begin to return to lands given to Abraham.; D&C 110: 11 Moses commits keys of leading ten tribes from land of north.; D&C 115: 7 city of Far West to be holy and consecrated land unto the Lord.; D&C 133: 23 islands to become one land.; D&C 133: 24 land of Jerusalem and of Zion to be turned back.; Moses 1: 29 Moses beholds many lands, each called earth.; Moses 2: 10 (Abr. 4: 10 ) God calls dry land Earth.; Moses 6: 41 Enoch(2) came from land of Cainan, land of fathers, land of righteousness.; Moses 7: 14 land comes up from depth of sea.

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Language

(see also Arabic ; Chaldea, Chaldaic ; Characters ; Communication ; Egyptian ; Hebrew ; Interpret ; Speak ; Speech ; Tongue ; Translate ; Word ; Write ; Writing ; TG Language )

1 Ne. 1: 2 (Mosiah 1: 4 ) Nephi(1) writes in language of father, which consists of learning of Jews and language of Egyptians.; 2 Ne. 31: 3 the Lord speaks unto men according to their language.; Omni 1: 17 language of people of Zarahemla has become corrupted.; Omni 1: 22 (Mosiah 28: 17 ; Ether 1: 33-37 ) the Lord confounded language at time of tower.; Omni 1: 25 (Moro. 10: 16 ) believe in gift of interpreting languages.; Mosiah 1: 2 Benjamin teaches his sons in all language of his fathers.; Mosiah 1: 4 Lehi(1) could read brass plates because he had been taught in language of Egyptians.; Mosiah 8: 11-12 Limhi desires to have twenty four gold plates translated into his language.; Mosiah 24: 4 language of Nephi(1) is taught among Lamanites.; Mosiah 28: 13-14 (Morm. 9: 34-35 ; Ether 3: 22-23 ) Urim and Thummim prepared for purpose of interpreting languages.; Alma 5: 61 Alma(2) commands in language of him who hath commanded him.; 3 Ne. 5: 18 many things which Nephites, according to their language, cannot write.; Morm. 9: 34-35 because no other people know Nephites’ language, the Lord has prepared means for interpretation.; D&C 1: 24 commandments given to servants after manner of their language.; D&C 29: 33 the Lord speaks in language that man may naturally understand.; D&C 52: 16 he whose language is meek and edifies is of God.; D&C 67: 5 saints seek knowledge beyond what imperfections of language can express.; D&C 90: 11 every man shall hear gospel in own language.; D&C 90: 15 saints to become acquainted with languages.; OD 1 elders using language encouraging polygamy have been reproved.; Moses 6: 5-6 book of remembrance kept in language of Adam.; Moses 7: 13 God gives Enoch(2) great power of language.

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Lasciviousness

(see also Carnal ; Lust )

Jacob 3: 12 Jacob(2) warns against lasciviousness.; Alma 16: 18 priests preach against all manner of lasciviousness.; Alma 45: 11-12 Nephites to become extinct because of lasciviousness.; Alma 47: 36 dissenters give way to all manner of lasciviousness.; 4 Ne. 1: 16 no lasciviousness among people after Christ’s visit.

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Last

(see also End ; Final ; First ; Last Days )

Alma 12: 36 the Lord sends down wrath according to his word in last provocation, unto last death as well as first.; Alma 34: 10-15 Son will be great and last sacrifice.; D&C 29: 41 Adam’s spiritual death was first death, same as last death, which is spiritual.; D&C 76: 22 this is testimony, last of all, which we give of him.; D&C 76: 85 telestial heirs will not be redeemed from devil until last resurrection.

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Last Days

(see also Day of the Lord ; Destruction ; End ; Israel, Gathering of ; Jesus Christ, Second Coming of ; Judgment ; Lift; Millennium ; Restoration ; TG Last Days )

2 Ne. 25: 8 prophecies of Isaiah(1) to be of great worth in last days.; 2 Ne. 26: 14 I prophesy unto you concerning last days, when the Lord shall bring these things forth.; 2 Ne. 27: 1 in last days, or days of Gentiles, all nations shall be drunken with iniquity.; Mosiah 26: 28 he who will not hear my voice I will not receive at last day.; 3 Ne. 15: 1 (3 Ne. 27: 22 ) whoso does Christ’s sayings shall be lifted up at last day.; 3 Ne. 16: 7 in latter day, truth shall come unto Gentiles.; D&C 1: 4 voice of warning by disciples whom the Lord has chosen in last days.; D&C 4: 2 serve God with all heart, that ye may stand blameless at last day.; D&C 18: 24 men will be called by name given of Father at last day.; D&C 19: 3 Satan and his works to be destroyed at end of world and last great day of judgment.; D&C 20: 1 (D&C 53: 1 ) rise of Church of Christ in these last days.; D&C 27: 6 (D&C 109: 23 ) restoration of all things spoken by prophets concerning last days.; D&C 39: 11 fulness of gospel sent forth in these last days.; D&C 52: 1 elders called and chosen in these last days.; D&C 61: 14 in last days God cursed waters.; D&C 61: 17 in last days God has blessed land for saints’ use.; D&C 63: 58 the Lord is not to be mocked in last days.; D&C 64: 30 agents set to provide for saints in last days.; D&C 64: 34 the obedient shall eat good of land of Zion in last days.; D&C 64: 37 in last days church is made like judge.; D&C 66: 2 (D&C 128: 17 ) glories to be revealed in last days.; D&C 77: 15 two prophets to be raised up to Jewish nation in last days.; D&C 84: 2 church established in last days for restoration of the Lord’s people.; D&C 84: 117 desolation of abomination in last days.; D&C 86: 4 in last days the Lord is beginning to bring forth the word.; D&C 88: 102 many who remain until great and last day shall be filthy still.; D&C 89: 2 Word of Wisdom shows order of God in temporal salvation in last days.; D&C 89: 4 evils and designs in hearts of conspiring men in last days.; D&C 109: 45 the Lord has spoken terrible things concerning the wicked in last days.; D&C 112: 30 power of priesthood given for last days and last time.; D&C 113: 6, 8 priesthood and keys of kingdom for gathering of people in last days.; D&C 115: 4 name of church in last days.; D&C 132: 7 Joseph Smith appointed to hold power in last days.; D&C 136: 22 God’s arm is stretched out in last days to save Israel.; Moses 7: 60, 65 the Lord will come in last days.; JS-M 1: 44 in last days one shall be taken and the other left.

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Latchet

1 Ne. 10: 8 (Mark 1: 7 ) John the Baptist to feel unworthy to unloose latchet of Christ’s shoe.; 2 Ne. 15: 27 (Isa. 5: 27 ) latchet of their shoes shall not be broken.

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Latter Day

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Laugh, Laughter

(see also Light-mindedness ; Scorn ; TG Laughter, Laugh )

Alma 26: 23 Nephites laughed at sons of Mosiah(2) for preaching to Lamanites.; 3 Ne. 9: 2 the devil laugheth because of the slain.; D&C 45: 49 they who have laughed shall see their folly.; D&C 59: 15 much laughter is sin.; D&C 88: 69 cast away excess of laughter.; D&C 88: 121 cease from all laughter.; Moses 7: 26 Satan looked up and laughed.

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Law

(see also Agency ; Commandments of God ; Crime ; Decree ; Law, Civil ; Law of Moses ; Lawful ; Lawgiver ; Obedience ; Ordinance ; Punishment ; Statute ; Transgress ; TG Law )

2 Ne. 2: 5 by law is not flesh justified.; 2 Ne. 2: 5 by temporal law were men cut off, and by spiritual law they perish from the good.; 2 Ne. 2: 26 men are free not to be acted upon, save by punishment of law at last day.; 2 Ne. 8: 4 (Isa. 51: 4 ) law shall proceed from me.; 2 Ne. 8: 7 (Isa. 51: 7 ) hearken unto me, ye in whose heart I have written my law.; 2 Ne. 9: 25 where no law is given, there is no punishment.; 2 Ne. 12: 3 (Isa. 2: 3 ) out of Zion shall go forth the law.; Mosiah 29: 13 if you could have just men as kings, who would establish laws of God, it would be expedient to have kings.; Alma 42: 17 how could he sin if there was no law.; Alma 42: 17 how could there be a law save there was a punishment.; Alma 42: 21 if there was no law, what could justice or mercy do.; Alma 42: 22 there is a law given, and a punishment fixed.; Alma 42: 23 men will be judged according to their works, according to law and justice.; Moro. 8: 22 all they who are without law are alive in Christ.; Moro. 8: 22 power of redemption cometh on all them who have no law.; D&C 20: 20 by transgression of laws, man became sensual, devilish, fallen.; D&C 24: 17 whosoever goes to law against thee shall be cursed by law.; D&C 29: 34 all laws are spiritual, the Lord has never given a law which was temporal.; D&C 38: 22 saints to have no laws but the Lord’s when he comes.; D&C 41: 3 (D&C 42: 59 ) law teaches how to govern church.; D&C 41: 3 by prayer of faith men receive law.; D&C 41: 4 (D&C 58: 19 ) see that the Lord’s law is kept.; D&C 41: 5 he who receives the Lord’s law and does it is his disciple.; D&C 42 revelation on law of the church.; D&C 42: 2 hear and obey the law.; D&C 42: 28 laws given in scriptures.; D&C 42: 59 scriptures given for law to govern church.; D&C 42: 66 observe the laws.; D&C 42: 81 deal with adulterers according to law of God.; D&C 42: 87 those who do iniquity should be delivered to law of God.; D&C 42: 91 offenders who confess not should be delivered to law of God.; D&C 43: 2-7 church to receive commandments as law only through one appointed to receive revelation.; D&C 43: 8-9 when assembled, saints to instruct each other how to act upon points of law.; D&C 44: 6 all things to be done according to the Lord’s law.; D&C 45: 54 they who knew no law will have part in first resurrection.; D&C 51: 2, 15 the Lord’s people to be organized according to his laws.; D&C 58: 18 counselors to assist bishop according to laws of church.; D&C 58: 21 he who keeps God’s laws has no need to break laws of land.; D&C 58: 23 laws received from God are laws of church.; D&C 58: 36 (D&C 70: 10 ) law of consecration binding on all.; D&C 59: 22 this according to the law and the prophets.; D&C 64: 13 hold court to be justified in eyes of law.; D&C 76: 72 terrestrial glory inherited by those who died without law.; D&C 82: 4 justice and judgment are penalty affixed to law.; D&C 82: 21 he who breaks covenant should be dealt with according to laws of church.; D&C 85: 11 names of apostates not in book of law.; D&C 88: 13 light in all things is law by which all things are governed.; D&C 88: 21-24 kingdom of glory man inherits will be determined by level of law he abides.; D&C 88: 21 those not sanctified through law of Christ inherit another kingdom.; D&C 88: 34 that which is governed by law is preserved by law.; D&C 88: 35 that which seeks to become a law unto itself cannot be sanctified.; D&C 88: 36, 38 unto every kingdom is given a law.; D&C 88: 42 the Lord has given a law unto all things.; D&C 88: 84 (D&C 109: 46 ; D&C 133: 72 ) bind up the law and seal up the testimony.; D&C 93: 53 obtain a knowledge of laws of God and man.; D&C 98: 8 the law makes you free.; D&C 98: 25-32 law concerning vengeance upon enemies.; D&C 98: 33 law concerning battle.; D&C 105: 4 union required by law of celestial kingdom.; D&C 105: 5 Zion can be built only upon principle of law of celestial kingdom.; D&C 105: 29 saints to possess lands according to laws of consecration.; D&C 105: 32 let us become subject unto laws of Zion.; D&C 105: 34 commandments concerning Zion and her law should be executed.; D&C 107: 72 bishop to judge according to laws.; D&C 107: 84 none exempted from laws of God.; D&C 119: 4 tithing is standing law forever.; D&C 128: 9 that which is done in authority in name of the Lord becomes law on earth and in heaven.; D&C 130: 20-21 (D&C 132: 5, 21, 32 ) all blessings predicated upon obedience to law.; D&C 132: 12 the Lord’s word is his law.; D&C 132: 21 except ye abide my law, ye cannot attain celestial glory.; D&C 132: 32 those who enter into the Lord’s law shall be saved.; Moses 6: 56 the Lord has given another law and commandment.; A of F 3 mankind may be saved by obedience to laws and ordinances of gospel.

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Law of Moses

(see also Carnal ; Commandments of God ; Jesus Christ, Types of ; Law ; Offering ; Sacrifice ; BD Law of Moses )

1 Ne. 4: 16 law was engraven upon brass plates.; 1 Ne. 17: 22 people of Jerusalem were righteous, kept commandments according to law of Moses.; 2 Ne. 5: 10 (2 Ne. 25: 24 ; Jarom 1: 5 ; Alma 30: 3 ) Nephites kept commandments according to law of Moses.; 2 Ne. 11: 4 (2 Ne. 25: 24-30 ; Jacob 4: 5-6 ; Alma 25: 15 ; Alma 34: 14 ) law of Moses has been given to point the people toward Christ.; 2 Ne. 25: 25 law is dead unto us, and we are alive in Christ.; 2 Ne. 25: 25 we keep the law because of the commandments.; Mosiah 3: 14 because his people were stiffnecked, the Lord gave them law of Moses.; Mosiah 12: 28-29 if ye teach law of Moses, why do ye not keep it.; Mosiah 13: 30-32 law of performances and ordinances given to keep people in remembrance of God.; Hel. 13: 1 Lamanites observe commandments, according to law of Moses.; 3 Ne. 1: 24-25 some teach that Nephites should not observe law of Moses because Christ has been born.; 3 Ne. 9: 17 (3 Ne. 12: 17-18 ; 3 Ne. 15: 4-5 ; Matt. 5: 17-18 ) in Christ is law of Moses fulfilled.; 3 Ne. 12: 17 (Matt. 5: 17 ) think not that I am come to destroy the law.; 3 Ne. 12: 18 (Matt. 5: 18 ) not one jot nor one tittle hath passed away from the law.; 3 Ne. 14: 12 (Matt. 7: 12 ) all things ye would that men should do to you, do ye to them, for this is the law and the prophets.; 3 Ne. 15: 5 Christ is he that gave the law.; 3 Ne. 25: 4 (Mal. 4: 4 ) remember ye law of Moses.; 4 Ne. 1: 12 Nephites do not walk any more after performances and ordinances of law of Moses.; Ether 12: 11 by faith was law of Moses given.; D&C 22: 2 men cannot enter strait gate by law of Moses.; D&C 74: 3 unbelieving husband wanted children circumcised and subject to law of Moses.; D&C 84: 27 preparatory gospel is law of carnal commandments.

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Law, Civil

(see also Crime ; Government, Civil )

Mosiah 29: 15 he who commits iniquity is punished according to law given by fathers.; Mosiah 29: 25 choose ye judges that ye may be judged according to laws given by fathers.; Alma 1: 1 Mosiah(2) had established laws acknowledged by people.; Alma 1: 32-33 law is put in force upon all who transgress it.; Alma 30: 7, 11 no law among Nephites against a man’s belief.; Alma 34: 12 law requires life of him who has murdered.; Hel. 4: 22 Nephites have trampled under feet the laws of Mosiah(2).; Hel. 5: 2 laws and governments established by voice of people.; 3 Ne. 6: 4 Nephites have formed their laws according to equity and justice.; 3 Ne. 6: 24 contrary to laws of land for anyone to be put to death except power is given by governor.; 3 Ne. 6: 30 judges and lawyers set at defiance the law and rights of country.; D&C 24: 17 whosoever goes to law against thee shall be cursed by law.; D&C 42: 79 deliver members who kill to laws of land.; D&C 42: 84-85 deliver robbers to law of land.; D&C 42: 86 deliver liars to law of land.; D&C 44: 4 church to be organized according to laws of man.; D&C 51: 5-6 all things under consecration to be made sure according to laws of land.; D&C 58: 21 he who keeps God’s laws has no need to break laws of land.; D&C 93: 53 obtain knowledge of laws of God and man.; D&C 98: 4-7 people should observe law of land.; D&C 98: 5-10 law of land supporting principle of freedom is justifiable before God.; D&C 98: 6 saints to befriend constitutional law of land.; D&C 101: 77 the Lord has suffered laws and constitution of nation to be established.; D&C 134 statement of belief concerning governments and laws in general.; OD 1 Congress has passed laws forbidding plural marriage.; OD 1 saints to refrain from entering marriages forbidden by law of land.; A of F 12 we believe in obeying, honoring, and sustaining law.

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Law, William

D&C 124: 82 to put stock in Nauvoo House.; D&C 124: 87-88, 107 to proclaim gospel.; D&C 124: 89-90 to support translation of scriptures.; D&C 124: 91, 126 to be ordained counselor to Joseph Smith.; D&C 124: 97 to receive keys.; D&C 124: 98-101 signs shall follow.

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Lawful

(see also Right [adj.] )

3 Ne. 26: 18 not lawful to write unspeakable things seen by those filled with Holy Ghost.; D&C 49: 16 lawful to have one wife.; D&C 76: 115 not lawful to utter mysteries shown in vision.; D&C 86: 8-9 those who receive priesthood through lineage of fathers are lawful heirs.

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Lawgiver

D&C 38: 22 (D&C 45: 59 ) the Lord is lawgiver.; D&C 64: 13 hold courts to avoid offending lawgiver.; D&C 138: 41 Moses, the great law-giver of Israel.

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Lawyers

(see also Judge [noun] )

Alma 10: 15 lawyers are learned in arts and cunning.; Alma 10: 27 foundation of destruction is being laid by unrighteousness of lawyers and judges.; 3 Ne. 6: 11 many merchants and lawyers in land.; 3 Ne. 6: 21 chief judges, lawyers, and high priests are angry with prophets.; 3 Ne. 6: 27-30 lawyers and high priests enter into secret combination.

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Lay, Laid

(see also Die ; Foundation ; Hands, Laying on of ; Hold ; Jesus Christ, Death of ; Life )

2 Ne. 3: 12 writings shall lay down contentions.; Jacob 5: 13, 18-20, 23, 27, 29, 71, 76 Lord of vineyard will lay up fruit.; Alma 7: 15 lay aside every sin.

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Laziness, Lazy

(see also Idleness ; Labor ; Slothful )

Mosiah 9: 12 Lamanites are lazy and idolatrous.; Mosiah 11: 6 priests of Noah(3) are supported in laziness by taxes.

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Lead, Led

(see also Conduct ; Course ; Direction ; Guide ; Inspire ; Invite ; Preside )

1 Ne. 4: 6 Nephi(1) is led by Spirit.; 1 Ne. 14: 3 abominable church founded by devil to lead souls down to hell.; 1 Ne. 16: 16 directions of Liahona led Lehites in more fertile parts of wilderness.; 1 Ne. 17: 24 the Lord commanded Moses to lead Israelites out of bondage.; 1 Ne. 17: 38 the Lord leadeth the righteous into precious lands.; 2 Ne. 10: 22 the Lord has led away from time to time from house of Israel.; 2 Ne. 13: 12 (Isa. 3: 12 ) they who lead thee cause thee to err.; 2 Ne. 21: 6 (2 Ne. 30: 12, Isa. 11: 6 ) little child shall lead them.; 2 Ne. 28: 14 they are led that they do err because they are taught precepts of men.; 2 Ne. 28: 21 by lulling them into carnal security, devil leadeth men carefully down to hell.; Mosiah 27: 8-10 Alma(2) and sons of Mosiah(2) led astray people of the Lord.; Alma 1: 7 Nehor tries to lead away people of church.; Alma 4: 11 because of wickedness, example of church led unbelievers into iniquity.; Alma 13: 28 be led by Holy Spirit.; Alma 21: 16 missionaries go forth whithersoever they are led by Spirit.; Alma 34: 39 pray continually that ye be not led away by temptations of devil.; Alma 36: 28 the Lord led Israelites by his power into promised land.; Alma 39: 12 command thy children to do good, lest they lead away hearts of many.; Hel. 3: 29 word of God leads man of Christ across everlasting gulf of misery.; Hel. 15: 7 holy scriptures led Lamanites to faith and repentance.; 3 Ne. 13: 12 (Matt. 6: 13 ) lead us not into temptation.; Morm. 5: 17 Nephites were once led by God.; Ether 4: 12 I am the same that leadeth men to all good.; Moro. 6: 9 Holy Ghost led church whether to preach, exhort, pray, or sing.; D&C 10: 22 Satan leadeth souls to destruction.; D&C 11: 12 trust in that Spirit which leadeth to do good.; D&C 20: 44, 49 apostles are to take lead of all meetings.; D&C 20: 45 elders to conduct meetings as led by Holy Ghost.; D&C 38: 33 the Lord will lead his servants whithersoever he will.; D&C 78: 18 be of good cheer, for I will lead you along.; D&C 103: 16 the Lord will raise up a man to lead as Moses led Israel.; D&C 105: 7 (D&C 124: 45 ) first elders appointed to lead people.; D&C 110: 11 Moses committed keys of the leading of ten tribes from north.; D&C 112: 10 the Lord shall lead thee by hand.; D&C 136: 22 I am he who led children of Israel out of Egypt.; Moses 4: 4 devil leads men captive at his will.; Abr. 1: 18 I will lead thee by my hand.

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Leader

(see also Lead ; Ruler ; TG Leadership )

2 Ne. 19: 16 (Isa. 9: 16 ) leaders of this people cause them to err.; Jarom 1: 7 Nephite leaders were mighty men in faith of the Lord.; Omni 1: 28 their leader, Zeniff, was a strong, mighty, stiffnecked man.; 3 Ne. 7: 11 leaders of tribes establish laws.; Morm. 2: 1 Nephites appoint Mormon(2) their leader.; Morm. 8: 28 leaders of churches shall rise in pride.

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Leaf

(see Fig )

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Leap

(see Lame )

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Learn

(see also Comprehend ; Know ; Learned [adj.] ; Learning ; Study ; Teach ; Understand )

2 Ne. 12: 4 (Isa. 2: 4 ) neither shall they learn war any more.; 2 Ne. 27: 35 (Isa. 29: 24 ) they that murmured shall learn doctrine.; Alma 32: 12 it is well that ye are cast out of synagogues, that ye may learn wisdom.; Alma 37: 35 learn wisdom in thy youth.; Alma 38: 9 I have told you this that ye may learn wisdom.; Morm. 9: 31 God hath manifested unto you our imperfections, that ye may learn to be more wise than we have been.; D&C 19: 23 (D&C 58: 1 ) learn of me, and you shall have peace in me.; D&C 88: 123 learn to impart one to another as the gospel requires.; D&C 90: 15 study, learn, and become acquainted with good books, languages.; D&C 105: 6 the Lord’s people must be chastened until they learn obedience.; D&C 107: 99 let every man learn his duty.; D&C 121: 35, 39 men’s hearts are set so much on things of world that they do not learn this one lesson.; D&C 121: 39 we have learned by sad experience.; D&C 136: 32 let him who is ignorant learn wisdom.

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Learned [adj.]

(see also Learn ; Learning ; Wise )

2 Ne. 9: 29 to be learned is good if they hearken to counsels of God.; 2 Ne. 9: 42 the Lord despises the learned who are puffed up.; 2 Ne. 27: 15-20 prophecy concerning learned man who will not read sealed book.; Jacob 7: 4 Sherem is learned with perfect knowledge of language.; Alma 10: 15 lawyers are learned in arts and cunning.

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(see Teacher )

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Learning

(see also Intelligence ; Knowledge ; Learn ; Learned [adj.] ; Scriptures ; Truth ; Wisdom )

1 Ne. 1: 1 Nephi(1) is taught in learning of father.; 1 Ne. 19: 23 Nephi(1) likens scriptures unto Nephites, to be for their learning.; 2 Ne. 2: 14 I speak unto you these things for your learning.; 2 Ne. 4: 15 Nephi(1) writes scriptures for learning of his children.; 2 Ne. 26: 20 Gentiles will preach up unto themselves their own learning.; 3 Ne. 6: 12 people distinguished by ranks, according to chances for learning, which depend upon riches.; D&C 88: 118 (D&C 109: 7 ) seek learning by study and faith.; D&C 88: 119 establish house of learning.

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Least

(see also Less )

Alma 42: 30 do not endeavor to excuse yourself in the least point.; Alma 45: 16 the Lord cannot look upon sin with least degree of allowance.; D&C 1: 31 the Lord cannot look upon sin with least degree of allowance.; D&C 42: 38 as ye do it unto the least, ye do it unto the Lord.; D&C 50: 26 he who is ordained of God is appointed to be greatest, notwithstanding he is least.; D&C 67: 6 seek ye out of Book of Commandments, even the least among them.; D&C 84: 98 all who remain shall know the Lord, from least unto greatest.; D&C 88: 47 any man who has seen least of these kingdoms has seen God.

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Leave, Left

(see also Depart ; Left [adj.] )

1 Ne. 3: 26 sons of Lehi(1) are obliged to leave behind property with Laban.; 2 Ne. 14: 3 (Isa. 4: 3 ) they that are left in Zion shall be called holy.; Alma 1: 26 priests left labors to preach, and people left labors to hear.; Alma 13: 3 those called according to God’s foreknowledge are left to choose good or evil.; 3 Ne. 25: 1 (Mal. 4: 1 ) day of the Lord will leave the wicked neither root nor branch.; Morm. 2: 26 Nephites are left to themselves, that Spirit does not abide in them.; D&C 19: 36 leave thy house and home.; D&C 42: 75 members who have left their companions for adultery shall be cast out.; D&C 45: 20 (Matt. 24: 2 ) not one stone of temple shall be left upon another.; D&C 82: 23 leave judgment with the Lord.; D&C 121: 38 man who exercises unrighteous dominion will be left unto himself.; D&C 123: 6 (D&C 124: 7 ) whole nation to be left without excuse.; Moses 3: 24 (Abr. 5: 18 ) man shall leave father and mother.

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Leaves

(see Fig )

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Lebanon

(see also BD Lebanon )

2 Ne. 12: 13 (Isa. 2: 13 ) day of the Lord shall come upon cedars of Lebanon.; 2 Ne. 20: 34 (Isa. 10: 34 ) Lebanon shall fall by a mighty one.; 2 Ne. 24: 8 (Isa. 14: 8 ) cedars of Lebanon rejoice at thee.; 2 Ne. 27: 28 Lebanon shall be turned into fruitful field.

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Led

(see Lead, Led )

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Lee, Ann

D&C 49 Intro. Shaker belief concerning.

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Left [adj.]

(see also Leave, Left ; Right Hand )

Mosiah 5: 10 whosoever shall not take upon himself the name of Christ shall find himself on left hand of God.; D&C 19: 5 weeping, wailing, gnashing of teeth of those on the Lord’s left hand.; D&C 29: 27 the Lord will be ashamed to own before the Father the wicked gathered on his left hand.

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Lehi (1)

Hebrew prophet who led his followers to promised land in western hemisphere [c. 600 B.C.]

(see also Lehi, Book of )

1 Ne. 1: 5 prays to the Lord on behalf of his people.; 1 Ne. 1: 6-15 sees visions.; 1 Ne. 1: 16 writes many things he has seen in visions and dreams.; 1 Ne. 1: 18-20 (Hel. 8: 22 ) prophesies among Jews, is rejected.; 1 Ne. 2: 1-4 (Alma 9: 9 ; Alma 10: 3 ; Hel. 8: 22 ; Ether 13: 5 ) flees Jerusalem with family.; 1 Ne. 2: 9-14 admonishes elder sons.; 1 Ne. 2: 15 dwells in tent.; 1 Ne. 3: 2-4 sends sons to obtain brass plates.; 1 Ne. 5: 6 comforts Sariah.; 1 Ne. 5: 10-15 (Mosiah 1: 4 ) reads brass plates.; 1 Ne. 5: 14 (2 Ne. 3: 4 ; Alma 10: 3 ) a descendant of Joseph(1).; 1 Ne. 5: 17-19 prophesies concerning his seed and brass plates.; 1 Ne. 7: 1-2 sends sons to bring family of Ishmael1 into wilderness.; 1 Ne. 8: 2-28 explains dream of tree of life.; 1 Ne. 10: 2-16 prophesies Babylonian captivity, coming of Christ, future of Jews.; 1 Ne. 16: 9, 11-12 voice of the Lord commands Lehi to take journey into wilderness.; 1 Ne. 16: 10 finds Liahona.; 1 Ne. 16: 20 begins to murmur against the Lord because of afflictions.; 1 Ne. 16: 23-31 asks the Lord where Nephi(1) should hunt for food.; 1 Ne. 16: 25 is chastened because of murmuring against the Lord.; 1 Ne. 18: 7 begets two sons in wilderness.; 1 Ne. 18: 8-23 sails to promised land.; 2 Ne. 1: 1-3 speaks unto family concerning great things the Lord has done for them.; 2 Ne. 1: 4 sees in vision that Jerusalem has been destroyed.; 2 Ne. 1: 6-12 prophesies concerning promised land.; 2 Ne. 1: 13-23 admonishes sons to keep commandments.; 2 Ne. 1: 24-29 admonishes sons to hearken unto Nephi(1).; 2 Ne. 1: 30-32 blesses Zoram(1).; 2 Ne. 2: 1-30 teachings to Jacob(2) concerning Christ, opposition, the Fall, and redemption.; 2 Ne. 3: 1-4, 25 blesses Joseph(2).; 2 Ne. 3: 5-24 teaches concerning prophecy of Joseph(1).; 2 Ne. 4: 3-11 blesses grandchildren.; 2 Ne. 4: 12 dies.; Jacob 2: 34 commandments were given to Lehi.; Alma 10: 3 descendant of Manasseh.; Hel. 6: 10 the Lord brought Lehi into land south.; D&C 17: 1 directors were given to Lehi in wilderness.

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Lehi (2)

Son of Zoram(2), possibly same as Lehi(3) [c. 81 B.C.]

Alma 16: 5-8 goes with father and brother to rescue captured brethren.

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Lehi (3)

Nephite military commander [c. 74 B.C.]

Alma 43: 35 encircles Lamanites with his army.; Alma 43: 36-53 pursues Lamanite army.; Alma 49: 16-17 is appointed chief captain over city of Noah.; Alma 52: 27-36 (Alma 62: 32-34 ) assists Moroni(1) in defeating Lamanites.; Alma 53: 2 is given command of city of Mulek.; Alma 61: 15-21 (Alma 62: 3, 13 ) is left in charge of men and provisions.; Alma 62: 37 laments Teancum’s death.; Hel. 1: 28 assists Moronihah.

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Lehi (4)

Son of Helaman(2), great missionary [c. 45 B.C.]

Hel. 3: 21 younger son of Helaman(2).; Hel. 4: 14 preaches and prophesies many things.; Hel. 5: 4 with brother, Nephi(2), preaches all his days.; Hel. 5: 18-19 converts eight thousand Lamanites.; Hel. 5: 20-21 goes to land of Nephi, cast into prison with Nephi(2).; Hel. 5: 22-25 is miraculously freed from prison.; Hel. 5: 26-37 preaches to Lamanites, face shines in darkness.; Hel. 5: 44 is encircled with fire, has unspeakable joy.; Hel. 6: 6 goes with Nephi(2) to preach in land northward.; Hel. 11: 19 not a whit behind Nephi(2) in righteousness.; Hel. 11: 23 preaches, putting end to much strife.; Ether 12: 14 by faith of Nephi(2) and Lehi was change wrought upon Lamanites.

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Lehi, Book of

1 Ne. 19: 1 Nephi(1) engraves record of Lehi on plates.; D&C 3 Intro. lost 116 pages of manuscript from.; D&C 10 Intro. wicked men make alterations in.

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Lehi, City of and Land of (1)

Land adjoining land of Morianton and containing city of Lehi

Alma 50: 15 city of Lehi built in north by seashore.; Alma 50: 25-26 border dispute between lands of Lehi and Morianton.; Alma 50: 26 people of Morianton take up arms against people of Lehi.; Alma 50: 27-28 people of Lehi flee to Moroni(1).; Alma 50: 36 peace and union between people of Lehi and people of Morianton.; Alma 51: 24 people of Lehi gather, prepare for battle.; Alma 51: 26 city of Lehi is captured by Amalickiah.; Alma 62: 30 Moroni(1) goes to land of Lehi to battle Lamanites.

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Lehi, Land of (2)

Apparently the entire land south

Hel. 6: 10 the land south was called Lehi.

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Lehi-Nephi, City of and Land of

Also called land of Nephi, of which it is a part

(see also Nephi, Land of )

Mosiah 7: 1-4 Mosiah(2) sends expedition to find those who had returned to land of Lehi-Nephi.; Mosiah 9: 1, 6 Zeniff is allowed to possess land.; Mosiah 9: 8 Zeniff repairs walls of city of Lehi-Nephi.

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Lehonti

Lamanite officer [c. 72 B.C.]

Alma 47: 8-19 is lured into trap by Amalickiah and poisoned.

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Lemuel

Second son of Lehi(1) [c. 600 B.C.]

(see also Lemuel, Valley of ; Lemuelites )

1 Ne. 2: 5 one of four sons of Lehi(1), travels in wilderness with family.; 1 Ne. 2: 10 Lehi(1) admonishes Lemuel to be steadfast, like valley.; 1 Ne. 2: 11-13 murmurs against father.; 1 Ne. 2: 14 is confounded by father.; 1 Ne. 2: 18 does not hearken unto Nephi(1).; 1 Ne. 2: 21, 23 is threatened with curse.; 1 Ne. 3: 4-10 is sent with brothers for brass plates.; 1 Ne. 3: 28 (2 Ne. 4: 13 ) angry with Nephi(1), hearkens unto Laman(1).; 1 Ne. 3: 29-31 smites younger brothers with rod, is stopped by angel.; 1 Ne. 7: 6 rebels against Nephi(1) and Lehi(1).; 1 Ne. 8: 4, 17-18, 35-36 Lehi(1) fears for Lemuel because of dream.; 1 Ne. 16: 7 takes a daughter of Ishmael1 to wife.; 1 Ne. 16: 20 murmurs because of afflictions.; 1 Ne. 16: 37 plots with Laman(1) against lives of father and brother.; 1 Ne. 16: 39 is chastened by voice of the Lord.; 1 Ne. 18: 11 with Laman(1), binds Nephi(1).; 2 Ne. 1: 28 Lehi(1) admonishes Lemuel to hearken unto Nephi(1).; 2 Ne. 4: 8-9 Lehi(1) blesses Lemuel’s family.; 2 Ne. 5: 21 (Alma 3: 7 ) is cursed because of iniquity.; Alma 18: 38 Ammon(2) speaks about rebellion of Lemuel.

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Lemuel, City of

Lamanite city

Alma 23: 12-13 inhabitants are converted to the Lord.

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Lemuel, Valley of

Near borders of Red Sea

1 Ne. 2: 10 Lehi(1) admonishes Lemuel to be steadfast like valley.; 1 Ne. 2: 14 Lehi(1) speaks to Laman and Lemuel in valley of Lemuel.; 1 Ne. 9: 1 (1 Ne. 10: 16 ; 1 Ne. 16: 6 ) family of Lehi(1) dwells in valley of Lemuel.; 1 Ne. 16: 12 Lehites depart.

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Lemuelites

Descendants of Lemuel

Jacob 1: 13 people called Lamanites, Lemuelites, Ishmaelites.; Alma 24: 29 those who join people of the Lord are actual descendants of Laman(1) and Lemuel.; Alma 43: 13 Lamanites are compound of Laman and Lemuel and Nephite dissenters.; Alma 47: 35 (Morm. 1: 8-9 ) Lamanites composed of Lamanites, Lemuelites, Ishmaelites, Nephite dissenters.; 4 Ne. 1: 38 those who reject gospel are called Lamanites, Lemuelites, Ishmaelites.

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Lend

(see also Borrow ; Give )

2 Ne. 28: 30 blessed are they who lend ear to the Lord’s counsel.; Mosiah 2: 21 God preserves you from day to day, lending you breath.; Ether 14: 2 people would not borrow or lend.

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Lengthen

(see also Increase ; Prolong ; Stretch )

2 Ne. 2: 21 men’s time was lengthened that they might repent in flesh.; 2 Ne. 28: 32 the Lord will lengthen his arm unto Gentiles.; Hel. 7: 24 the Lord will lengthen Lamanites’ days because they have not sinned against greater knowledge.; Hel. 12: 14 if the Lord says to earth, Go back, that it lengthen the day, it is done.; 3 Ne. 22: 2 (Isa. 54: 2 ) lengthen thy cords and strengthen thy stakes.

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Leopard

2 Ne. 21: 6 (2 Ne. 30: 12 ; Isa. 11: 6 ) leopard shall lie down with kid.

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Leprous

(see also Disease ; Heal ; BD Leper ; BD Leprosy )

3 Ne. 17: 7 Nephites to bring the leprous to Christ to be healed.

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Less, Lesser

(see also Dust ; Least ; Priesthood, Aaronic )

Alma 12: 10-11 he who hardens heart receives lesser portion of word.; 3 Ne. 2: 1 people become less and less astonished at sign or wonder from heaven.; 3 Ne. 11: 40 (3 Ne. 18: 13 ) whoso declares more or less than Christ’s doctrine is not built upon rock.; D&C 10: 68 whoso declares more or less than this is not of the Lord.; D&C 68: 19 high priest has authority to officiate in all lesser offices.; D&C 76: 81 glory of telestial is that of the lesser.; D&C 88: 37 no space in which there is not either a greater or a lesser kingdom.; Moses 2: 16 (Abr. 4: 16 ) lesser light to rule night.; Abr. 3: 5-6 lesser light is greater than that upon which thou standest.

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Lesson

D&C 121: 35 men set hearts so much on things of world that they do not learn this one lesson.; D&C 138: 56 noble spirits learned first lessons in spirit world.

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Letter

(see also Epistle )

D&C 20: 84 members moving to new area should take letter of certification.; D&C 44: 1 elders to be called together by letter.; D&C 107: 20 Aaronic Priesthood is to administer in letter of gospel.; D&C 128: 7 revelation contained in the letter which Joseph Smith wrote.

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Levi (1)

Son of Jacob(1)

(see also Levitical ; BD Levi )

3 Ne. 24: 3 (Mal. 3: 3 ) the Lord shall purify sons of Levi.; D&C 13 sons of Levi to offer again an offering unto the Lord.; D&C 124: 39 memorials for your sacrifices by sons of Levi are ordained by ordinance of the Lord’s house.; D&C 128: 24 the Lord shall purify sons of Levi.

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Levi (2)

Middle Jaredite king

Ether 1: 20-21 (Ether 10: 14, 16 ) son of Kim, father of Corom.; Ether 10: 15 serves in captivity forty, two years after father’s death.; Ether 10: 15 obtains kingdom by war.; Ether 10: 16 rules righteously.

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Levitical

D&C 107: 1, 6, 10 Aaronic or Levitical Priesthood.

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Liahona

Compass given to Lehi(1)

1 Ne. 16: 10 Lehi(1) finds brass ball of curious workmanship, with two spindles.; 1 Ne. 16: 10 (Alma 37: 38-39 ) points way Lehites should go into wilderness.; 1 Ne. 16: 16 leads Lehites to more fertile parts of wilderness.; 1 Ne. 16: 26-27, 29 writing on Liahona gives understanding of the Lord’s ways.; 1 Ne. 16: 28-29 (Mosiah 1: 16 ; Alma 37: 40 ) works according to faith and diligence.; 1 Ne. 18: 12-14 after brothers bind Nephi(1), compass ceases to work.; 1 Ne. 18: 21 when Nephi(1) is unbound, compass works.; 2 Ne. 5: 12 Nephi(1) takes compass with him.; Mosiah 1: 16 Benjamin gives ball to Mosiah(2).; Alma 37: 38 called Liahona, being interpreted, a compass.; Alma 37: 41-42 when Lehites were slothful, compass ceased to work and they did not progress in journey.; Alma 37: 43-45 Liahona a shadow or type of word of Christ.; D&C 17: 1 Three Witnesses to see directors given to Lehi(1) in wilderness.

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Lib (1)

Middle Jaredite king

Ether 1: 17-18 son of Kish, father of Hearthom.; Ether 10: 18 becomes king.; Ether 10: 19 good king, great hunter, serpents destroyed during Lib’s reign.; Ether 10: 20-29 lives long, and people prosper.

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Lib (2)

Late Jaredite king

Ether 14: 10 man of great stature, obtains kingdom through secret combination and murder.; Ether 14: 11-15 battles with Coriantumr(2).; Ether 14: 16 is killed.

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Liberal, Liberally

2 Ne. 4: 35 (James 1: 5 ) God giveth liberally to him that asketh.; Alma 1: 30 Nephites are liberal to all in need.; Alma 6: 5 word of God is liberal unto all.; D&C 42: 68 (D&C 46: 7 ) God gives liberally to all who ask.; JS-H 1: 11-13 God giveth liberally to all who ask.

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Liberty

(see also Agency ; Bondage ; Freedom ; Freemen ; Government, Civil ; Promised Land ; Right [noun] ; TG Liberty )

2 Ne. 1: 7 (2 Ne. 10: 11 ; Mosiah 29: 32 ; Alma 46: 17 ) promised land shall be land of liberty.; 2 Ne. 2: 27 men are free to choose liberty or captivity.; Mosiah 23: 13 (Alma 58: 40 ; Alma 61: 9 ) stand fast in liberty wherewith ye have been made free.; Mosiah 29: 39 Nephites rejoice in liberty.; Alma 8: 17 people of Ammonihah study to destroy liberty.; Alma 21: 22 Lamanites have liberty of worshipping the Lord according to their desires.; Alma 43: 9 Nephites to preserve liberty of worshipping God according to their desire.; Alma 43: 26, 30, 45, 48-49 (Alma 58: 12 ) Nephites fight to preserve their lands and liberties.; Alma 44: 5 God strengthens Nephites, by liberty which binds them to lands.; Alma 46: 10 Amalickiah seeks to destroy foundation of liberty.; Alma 46: 13, 36 (Alma 51: 20 ; Alma 62: 4 ) Moroni(1) raises title of liberty.; Alma 46: 24 let us preserve our liberty as a remnant of Joseph(1).; Alma 46: 28 Moroni(1) gathers all those who desire to maintain liberty, to stand against Amalickiah.; Alma 48: 10-11 Moroni(1) prepares to support liberty.; Alma 50: 32 Moroni(1) fears that Morianton(2) could cause overthrow of liberty.; Alma 51: 7 people of liberty rejoice in victory of freemen.; Alma 51: 13 king-men are wroth with people of liberty.; Alma 51: 17, 20 king-men are compelled to support cause of liberty of Nephites.; Alma 56: 47 Ammonite youth think more upon liberty of fathers than upon their lives.; Alma 62: 37 Teancum a true friend to liberty.; Hel. 1: 7-8 Paanchi condemned to death for seeking to destroy liberty.; 3 Ne. 2: 12 converted Lamanites join Nephites against robbers to maintain liberty.; 3 Ne. 3: 2 Nephites are firm in maintaining liberty.; 3 Ne. 5: 4 robbers who covenant to murder no more were set at liberty.; D&C 88: 86 (Gal. 5: 1 ) abide in the liberty wherewith ye are made free.; D&C 134: 4 men’s religious opinions should not infringe upon rights and liberties of others.; D&C 138: 18, 31, 42 the Lord and his servants declare liberty to captive spirits.

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Liberty Jail

D&C 121-123 revelations received at.; D&C 121 prayer by Joseph Smith in.

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Libnah

(see also Gods ; Idolatry )

Abr. 1: 6, 13, 17 heathen god of Libnah.

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License

(see also Certificate )

D&C 20: 63 elders to receive their licenses.; D&C 20: 64 who is entitled to license.; D&C 57: 9 let Sidney Gillbert obtain a license.

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Lick

(see Dust )

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Lie, Lay, Lain

(see also Lying, Lie, Liar )

2 Ne. 21: 6 (2 Ne. 30: 12 ; Isa. 11: 6 ) leopard shall lie down with kid.; 2 Ne. 24: 30 (Isa. 14: 30 ) the needy shall lie down in safety.; Alma 37: 37 when thou liest down at night, lie down unto the Lord.; D&C 5: 32-33 (D&C 10: 25 ) many lie in wait to destroy.; D&C 49: 20 (D&C 84: 49 ) world lieth in sin.

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Life, Lives

(see also Death, Physical ; Eternal Life ; Immortality ; Jesus Christ, Death of ; Live ; Mortal ; Resurrection ; Tree of Life ; TG Breath of Life ; TG Life ; TG Life, Sanctity of ; TG Life after Death ; TG Mortality )

1 Ne. 1: 20 (1 Ne. 2: 1 ) Jews seek life of Lehi(1).; Jacob 7: 26 our lives passed away like a dream.; Mosiah 4: 6 continue in faith unto end of life of mortal body.; Mosiah 7: 22 Lamanite king exacts tribute from Zeniff’s people, or their lives.; Mosiah 13: 11 ye have studied and taught iniquity the most part of your lives.; Mosiah 16: 9 (Alma 38: 9 ; 3 Ne. 9: 18 ; 3 Ne. 11: 11 ; Ether 4: 12 ) Christ is light and life of world.; Alma 5: 34 ye shall eat and drink of the bread and waters of life.; Alma 5: 58 names of the righteous shall be written in book of life.; Alma 11: 45 mortal body is raised from first death unto life.; Alma 12: 24 (Alma 34: 32-33 ; Alma 42: 4 ) this life became probationary state.; Alma 26: 32 converted Lamanites would rather sacrifice their lives than take life of enemy.; Alma 26: 36 this is my life and my light.; Alma 28: 14 great reason of rejoicing because of light of Christ unto life.; Alma 34: 12 law requireth the life of him who hath murdered.; Alma 34: 33 after day of this life cometh night of darkness.; Alma 40: 11 spirits of all men are taken home to God, who gave them life.; Alma 41: 3 if men’s works were good in this life, they shall be restored unto that which is good.; Alma 42: 16 repentance could not come except there were punishment as eternal as life of soul.; Alma 48: 14 Nephites are taught never to raise sword except to preserve lives.; Alma 48: 24 Nephites could not suffer to lay down lives, that wives and children be massacred.; Alma 53: 17 Ammonite youths covenant to protect land unto laying down of lives.; Alma 54: 12 it shall be blood for blood, life for life.; ? 3 Ne. 13: 25 (Matt. 6: 25 ) take no thought for your life.; Ether 3: 14 in Christ shall all mankind have life.; D&C 10: 66 if house of Jacob come, they may partake of waters of life freely.; D&C 10: 70 (D&C 11: 28 ; D&C 12: 9 ; D&C 34: 2 ; D&C 39: 2 ; D&C 45: 7 ; D&C 50: 27 ) Christ is the life and light of the world.; D&C 19: 25 thou shalt not seek thy neighbor’s life.; D&C 50: 5 those who endure whether in life or in death, inherit eternal life.; D&C 76: 59 all things are theirs whether life or death.; D&C 77: 8 four angels sent forth to save life and to destroy.; D&C 78: 16 Holy One without end of life.; D&C 86: 10 your life and priesthood have remained.; D&C 88: 13 light which is in all things gives life to all things.; D&C 89: 14 grain is ordained to be staff of life.; D&C 93: 9 in Christ was the life of men.; D&C 98: 13 (D&C 103: 28 ) whoso lays down his life in the Lord’s cause shall find eternal life.; D&C 101: 15, 35 all who have given their lives for the Lord’s name shall be crowned.; D&C 101: 30 infant’s life shall be as age of tree.; D&C 101: 35 they who lay down their lives for the Lord’s sake partake of glory.; D&C 101: 37 care not for life of body, but for soul.; D&C 103: 27-28 let no man be afraid to lay down his life for the Lord’s sake.; D&C 123: 13 saints to wear out lives in bringing to light hidden things of darkness.; D&C 128: 6-7 book of life opened for judging of dead.; D&C 132: 22 strait is gate that leads unto continuation of the lives.; D&C 134: 10 no religious society has authority to try men on right of property or life.; D&C 135: 3 Joseph and Hyrum Smith not divided in life.; Moses 3: 7 (Abr. 5: 7 ) God breathes into man the breath of life.

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Lift

(see also Exalt ; Jesus Christ, Death of ; Magnify ; Pride ; Raise )

1 Ne. 13: 37 they who seek to bring forth Zion shall be lifted up at last day.; 1 Ne. 16: 2 the righteous shall be lifted up at last day.; 1 Ne. 18: 9 Laman(1), Lemuel, and sons of Ishmael(1) are lifted up unto exceeding rudeness.; 2 Ne. 12: 4 (Isa. 2: 4 ) nation shall not lift up sword against nation.; Mosiah 23: 22 (Alma 36: 3 ; Alma 38: 5 ) whosoever puts trust in the Lord shall be lifted up at last day.; Alma 13: 29 have love of God always in heart, that you may be lifted up at last day.; Alma 31: 25 Alma(2) sees that people's hearts are lifted up unto great boasting.; Alma 37: 37 counsel with the Lord in all your doings, and you shall be lifted up at last day.; Hel. 6: 17 Nephites seek to get gain that they might be lifted up one above another.; Hel. 8: 14 as Moses lifted up brazen serpent, so shall Son be lifted up.; Moro. 9: 25 may Christ lift thee up.; D&C 5:35 (D&C 9:14 ; D&C 17: 8 ; D&C 52: 43-44 ; D&C 75: 16, 22 ) he who is faithful in keeping commandments will be lifted up at last day.; D&C 9: 14 stand fast in work and you shall be lifted up.; D&C 24: 1 I have lifted thee out of thine afflictions.; D&C 25: 13 (D&C 27: 15 ; D&C 31: 3 ; D&C 35: 26 ) lift up thy heart and rejoice.; D&C 52: 44 Christ will lift up the faithful.; D&C 81: 5 lift up the hands that hang down.; D&C 98: 34 first lift standard of peace unto those who proclaim war.; D&C 104: 18 those who impart not to poor will lift up eyes in hell.; D&C 124: 9 Gentiles to come to exaltation or lifting up of Zion.; Moses 7: 24 Enoch(2) is lifted up in bosom of Father.

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Light

(see also Brightness ; Candle ; Darkness ; Day ; Enlighten ; Example ; Glory ; Holy Spirit ; Illuminate ; Intelligence ; Jesus Christ ; Knowledge ; Lamp ; Shine ; Spirit, Holy ; Truth ; TG Light ; TG Light of Christ ; BD Light of Christ )

1 Ne. 17: 13 the Lord will be your light in wilderness.; 2 Ne. 10: 14 the Lord will be light unto them that hear his words.; 2 Ne. 12: 5 (Isa. 2: 5 ) let us walk in light of the Lord.; 2 Ne. 15: 20 (Isa. 5: 20 ) wo unto them that put darkness for light and light for darkness.; 2 Ne. 18: 20 (Isa. 8: 20 ) if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.; 2 Ne. 19: 2 (Isa. 9: 2 ) people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.; 2 Ne. 23: 10 (Isa. 13: 10 ) stars of heaven shall not give light.; 2 Ne. 26: 10 Nephites shall reap destruction because they choose works of darkness rather than light.; 2 Ne. 26: 29 priestcrafts are that men set themselves up for light unto world to get gain and praise.; 2 Ne. 31: 3 the Lord giveth light unto the understanding.; Mosiah 16: 9 (Alma 38: 9 ; 3 Ne. 9: 18 ; 3 Ne. 11: 11 ; Ether 4: 12 ) Christ is the light and life of world.; Alma 9: 23 if Nephites transgress against light, it would be more tolerable for Lamanites than for them.; Alma 19: 6 light which lights up Lamoni’s mind is light of God’s glory, marvelous light of his goodness.; Alma 28: 14 great cause of rejoicing because of light of Christ unto life.; Alma 32: 35 whatsoever is light is good.; Alma 32: 35-36 after tasting this light your knowledge is not perfect.; Alma 36: 20 what marvelous light did Alma(2) behold.; Alma 37: 23 stone shall shine forth in darkness unto light.; Hel. 13: 29 how long will ye choose darkness rather than light.; Hel. 14: 3 great lights in heaven shall be sign of Christ’s coming.; 3 Ne. 1: 19 at going down of sun there is light as at mid-day.; 3 Ne. 8: 21 no light because of thick darkness.; 3 Ne. 12: 16 (Matt. 5: 16 ) let your light so shine that they see your good works.; 3 Ne. 15: 12 twelve disciples are light unto Nephites.; 3 Ne. 18: 16 Christ is the light, has set example.; Ether 3: 4 (Ether 6: 2 ) brother of Jared(2) asks the Lord to touch stones, that Jaredites might have light.; Moro. 7: 18 light by which ye should judge is light of Christ.; Moro. 7: 19 search diligently in light of Christ that ye may know good from evil.; D&C 1: 33 those who repent not shall lose the light received.; D&C 6: 21 (D&C 10: 58 ; D&C 11: 11 ; D&C 34: 2 ; D&C 39: 2 ; D&C 45: 7 ; D&C 88: 49 ) Christ is light which shines in darkness.; D&C 10: 70 (D&C 11: 28 ; D&C 12: 9 ; D&C 34: 2 ; D&C 39: 2 ; D&C 45: 7 ; D&C 50: 27 ; D&C 93: 9 ) Christ is the light of the world.; D&C 14: 9 Christ is light which cannot be hid in darkness.; D&C 45: 9 the Lord sent everlasting covenant to be light to world.; D&C 45: 28, 36 light to break forth among those sitting in darkness.; D&C 45: 29 those sitting in darkness will not perceive light.; D&C 50: 24 he who receives light and continues in God will receive more light.; D&C 50: 24 light grows brighter to perfect day.; D&C 50: 24 that which is of God is light.; D&C 67: 9 righteousness comes from Father of lights.; D&C 77: 4 (Rev. 4: 6 ) eyes of beasts represent light and knowledge.; D&C 82: 3 he who sins against greater light receives greater condemnation.; D&C 84: 45 whatsoever is truth is light, whatsoever is light is Spirit.; D&C 84: 46 (D&C 93: 2 ) Spirit gives light to every man.; D&C 85: 7 the Lord will send one mighty and strong clothed with light.; D&C 86: 11 the Lord’s servants to be light unto Gentiles.; D&C 88: 7 Christ is light of sun.; D&C 88: 40 light cleaves unto light.; D&C 88: 44 heavenly bodies give light to each other.; D&C 88: 50 (D&C 93: 2 ) Christ is the true light that is in man.; D&C 88: 67 he whose eye is single to God’s glory shall be filled with light.; D&C 88: 67 body filled with light comprehends all things.; D&C 88: 87 in last days sun shall refuse to give light.; D&C 93: 29, 36 intelligence, or the light of truth, was not created.; D&C 93: 32 spirit that receives not light is under condemnation.; D&C 93: 37 light and truth forsake evil one.; D&C 93: 40 parents to bring up children in light and truth.; D&C 103: 9 saints set to he light unto world.; D&C 106: 8 Warren Cowdery to be light unto church.; D&C 115: 5 light of saints to he standard for nations.; D&C 124: 9 come to light of truth.; D&C 128: 20 (D&C 129: 8 ) devil appeared as angel of light.; D&C 133: 49 at the Lord’s coming, moon shall withhold its light.; D&C 138: 30 the Lord’s messengers carry light of gospel to spirits in darkness.; Moses 2: 3-5 (Abr. 4: 3-5, 16 ) creation of light.; JS-M 1: 26 (Matt. 24: 27 ) as light of morning comes out of east and covers whole earth, so shall coming of Son be.; JS-M 1: 33 (Matt. 24: 29 ) moon shall not give her light.; JS-H 1: 16, 25 pillar of light descends upon Joseph Smith in grove.

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Light, Lightly

[adj. = Little]
(see also Ease ; Easiness ; Light ; Light-mindedness ; Little ; Simple ; Small )


1 Ne. 21: 6 (Isa. 49: 6 ) light thing that thou shouldst be my servant to raise up tribes of Jacob.; D&C 84: 54 (D&C 101: 8 ) saints’ minds darkened because they have treated lightly the things they have received.

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Light-mindedness

(see also Laugh ; Merry ; Soberness )

D&C 88: 121 cease from all your light speeches and light-mindedness.

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Lightning

(see also Destruction ; Thunder )

1 Ne. 12: 4 (Hel. 14: 21 ; 3 Ne. 8: 7, 17, 19 ) at time of Christ’s death, there shall be great lightnings.; 1 Ne. 19: 11 the Lord will visit house of Israel with lightnings of his power.; 2 Ne. 26: 6 they who kill prophets shall be visited with lightning.; D&C 20: 6 angel’s countenance was as lightning.; D&C 43: 22 lightnings shall streak forth from east to west saying, Repent.; D&C 43: 25 the Lord has called by voice of lightnings.; D&C 85: 8 man who steadies ark shall fall as a tree smitten by lightning.; D&C 87: 6 earth shall feel God’s wrath with vivid lightning.; D&C 88: 90 testimony of voice of lightnings.

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Liken

(see also Likeness ; Parable ; Teach )

1 Ne. 19: 23 Nephi(1) likens all scriptures unto his people.; 1 Ne. 22: 8 the Lord’s marvelous work is likened unto Israel’s being nourished by Gentiles.; 2 Ne. 6: 5 (2 Ne. 11: 2, 8 ) words of Isaiah(1) concerning house of Israel may he likened unto Nephites.; Jacob 5: 3 (Jacob 6: 1 ) Israel is likened unto tame olive-tree.; 3 Ne. 14: 24 they who do Christ’s sayings are likened unto man who built house upon rock.; D&C 88: 46-61 parable of kingdoms that are likened unto man having field.; D&C 101: 81, 85 children of Zion are likened unto parable of woman and unjust judge.; D&C 103: 21 Joseph Smith is likened unto servant in parable.

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Likeness

(see also Image ; Similitude )

Mosiah 12: 36 (Mosiah 13: 12 ; Ex. 20: 4 ) thou shalt not make any graven image or any likeness of any thing in heaven or earth.; Alma 32: 31 every seed bringeth forth unto its own likeness.; Ether 3: 17 Jesus shows himself to brother of Jared(2) in likeness of same body he showed unto Nephites.; D&C 1: 16 every man walks after image of own God in likeness of world.; D&C 20: 18 God created man in his own likeness.; D&C 77: 2 that which is spiritual is in likeness of that which is temporal.; D&C 107: 43 Seth’s likeness was express likeness of his father.; D&C 128: 12 to be immersed in water is in likeness of the dead.; Moses 2: 26 (Moses 6: 8 ; Abr. 4: 26 ) Gods make man in own likeness.; Moses 6: 63 all things have their likeness.

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Lilies

3 Ne. 13: 28 (Matt. 6: 28 ) consider lilies of field.; D&C 84: 82 consider lilies of field.

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Limhah

Nephite commander [c. A.D. 385]

Morm. 6: 14 has fallen with his ten thousand.

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Limher

Nephite soldier [c. 87 B.C.]

Alma 2: 22 sent out to watch camp of Amlicites.; Alma 2: 23-25 reports that Amlicites have joined large Lamanite army.

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Limhi

King of Nephites in land of Nephi [c. 121 B.C.]

(see also Ammon(1) ; Nephi, Land of )

Mosiah 7: 7-8 (Mosiah 21: 22-23 ) commits Ammon(1) and brethren to prison.; Mosiah 7: 9 son of Noah(3).; Mosiah 7: 9-11 questions Ammon(1).; Mosiah 7: 14 (Mosiah 21: 24 ) rejoices over news from Zarahemla.; Mosiah 7: 15, 21-23 is in bondage to Lamanites.; Mosiah 7: 17-18 gathers people to hear his words.; Mosiah 7: 19-20 exhorts people to put trust in God.; Mosiah 7: 24-33 laments over his people’s transgressions.; Mosiah 8: 1 tells of brethren from Zarahemla.; Mosiah 8: 2-3 causes Ammon(1) to speak to people.; Mosiah 8: 5-14 (Mosiah 21: 25-28 ) brings forth twenty-four gold plates found by his people.; Mosiah 8: 15-18 is taught about seers by Ammon(1).; Mosiah 19: 17 is a just man.; Mosiah 19: 26 is made king by people, makes oath with Lamanite king to pay tribute.; Mosiah 19: 27-29 establishes peace among his people.; Mosiah 20: 8 discovers Lamanites and lays ambush.; Mosiah 20: 9-11 drives Lamanites from lands.; Mosiah 20: 12-16 counsels with Lamanite kin.; Mosiah 20: 23-26 pacifies Lamanites by telling of father’s priests.; Mosiah 21: 2-6 Limhi’s people complain to him of Lamanites’ persecution.; Mosiah 21: 7-8, 11-12 is defeated by Lamanites three times.; Mosiah 21: 17 commands that every man impart to support of widows and children.; Mosiah 21: 19 always takes guards with him.; Mosiah 21: 32 enters into covenant to serve God.; Mosiah 21: 36 - 22: 2 studies how to deliver people from bondage.; Mosiah 22: 9-12 follows Gideon’s plan to escape into wilderness.; Mosiah 22: 13 joins people of Mosiah(2).; Mosiah 25: 16-18 is taught and baptized by Alma(1).; Mosiah 28: 11 delivers twenty-four gold plates to Mosiah(2).

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Limnah

(see also Coins )

Alma 11: 5, 10 limnah of gold is value of all the coins.

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Line

2 Ne. 28: 30 (Isa. 28: 10 ) the Lord gives unto men line upon line.; D&C 98: 12 (D&C 128: 21 ) God gives unto the faithful line upon line, precept upon precept.

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Lineage

(see also Descendant ; Father ; Forefathers ; Genealogy ; Patriarchal ; Seed )

D&C 68: 21 descendants of Aaron may claim anointing to bishopric if they can prove lineage.; D&C 84: 6-17 lineage of priesthood from Adam to Moses.; D&C 86: 8-10 priesthood continues through lineage of fathers.; D&C 113: 8 Zion has right to priesthood by lineage.; Abr. 1: 27 Pharaoh is of lineage by which he could not have right of priesthood.

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Linen

(see also Cloth ; Clothes )

1 Ne. 13: 7-8 silks and fine-twined linen in abominable church.; Mosiah 10: 5 Zeniff causes women to work all manner of fine linen.; Alma 1: 29 (Hel. 6: 13 ) Nephites have abundance of silk and fine-twined linen.; Alma 4: 6 church begins to wax proud because of silks and fine-twined linen.; Ether 10: 24 Jaredites have silks and fine-twined linen.

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Link

D&C 128: 18 earth to be smitten unless there is welding link between fathers and children.

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Lion

(see also Animal ; Beast )

2 Ne. 21: 7 (2 Ne. 30: 13 ; Isa. 11: 7 ) lion shall eat straw like ox.; Mosiah 20: 10 they fought like lions for their prey.; 3 Ne. 20: 16 (3 Ne. 21: 12 ; Morm. 5: 24 ; Micah 5: 8 ) house of Jacob shall be among Gentiles as lion among beasts of forest.; Moses 7: 13 roar of lions is heard out of wilderness.

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Lips

(see also Mouth ; Speak ; Tongue ; Word )

2 Ne. 16: 5 (Isa. 6: 5 ) I am a man of unclean lips.; 2 Ne. 27: 25 (Isa. 29: 13 ) with their lips this people honor the Lord.; 2 Ne. 30: 9 with breath of his lips the Lord shall slay the wicked.; D&C 63: 6 let the unbelieving hold their lips.; D&C 63: 61 let all men beware how they take the Lord’s name in their lips.; JS-H 1: 19 professors of religion drew near the Lord with lips.

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List

(see also Desire )

Mosiah 2: 32 beware lest contentions arise and ye list to obey evil spirit.; Mosiah 2: 33, 37 whoso listeth to obey evil spirit drinks damnation to his soul.; Alma 3: 27 every man receiveth wages of him whom he listeth to obey.; D&C 29: 45 men receive their wages of whom they list to obey.; D&C 49: 6 men have done unto Son even as they listed.; D&C 98: 21 the Lord will chasten transgressors in church and do whatsoever he listeth.

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Listen

(see also Communication ; Hear ; Hearken ; Heed )

Jacob 2: 16 O that ye would listen to word of God’s commands.; Mosiah 22: 4 Gideon asks Limhi to listen to his words.; Moro. 8: 8 listen to the words of Christ.; D&C 1: 1 (D&C 15: 1 ; D&C 16: 1 ; D&C 19: 23 ; D&C 27: 1 ; D&C 29: 1 ; D&C 35: 1 ; D&C 39: 1 ; D&C 45: 3, 6 ; D&C 63: 1 ; D&C 72: 1 ; D&C 78: 2 ; D&C 81: 1 ; D&C 100: 2 ; D&C 133: 16 ; D&C 136: 41 ) listen to the Lord.; D&C 88: 122 let all listen unto sayings of him who speaks.

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Little

(see also Child ; Light [adj.] ; Season ; Small )

2 Ne. 28: 8 many shall say God justifieth in committing a little sin.; 2 Ne. 28: 30 (Isa. 28: 10 ) the Lord gives unto men here a little, there a little.; Mosiah 18: 27 of him that has but little, but little should be required.; 3 Ne. 13: 30 (Matt. 6: 30 ) so will God clothe you if ye are not of little faith.; D&C 84: 119 a little while and ye shall see the Lord exerting powers of heaven.; D&C 128: 21 angels give here a little, there a little.

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Live [verb]

(see also Alive ; Dwell ; Eternal Life ; Inhabit ; Immortality ; Life ; Living )

Mosiah 4: 13 ye will not have a mind to injure one another, but to live peaceably.; Mosiah 27: 31 they who live without God in world shall confess that his judgment is just.; Alma 33: 19 (Alma 37: 46-47 ; Hel. 8: 15 ) type was raised in wilderness that whosoever would look upon it might live.; Alma 37: 47 look to God and live.; Alma 42: 3 if Adam had partaken of tree of life, he would have lived forever.; 3 Ne. 15: 9 look unto Christ and endure to end, and ye shall live.; 3 Ne. 28: 2 disciples desire to come speedily into Christ’s kingdom after they have lived unto age of man.; D&C 42: 44 (D&C 124: 86 ) if those whom elders bless live, they shall live unto the Lord.; D&C 42: 45 live together in love.; D&C 45: 1 the Lord made all things which live.; D&C 45: 46 saints shall come unto the Lord, and their souls shall live.; D&C 59: 2 they who enter Zion and live shall inherit earth.; D&C 63: 50 the faithful who liveth when the Lord comes will be blessed.; D&C 76: 22 testimony that Christ lives.; D&C 84: 22 without greater priesthood no man can see God and live.; D&C 84: 44 (D&C 98: 11 ) live by every word that proceeds from mouth of God.; D&C 95: 13 the Lord does not give unto saints to live as the world.; D&C 110: 4 I am he who liveth.; D&C 135: 3 Joseph Smith lived great and died great.; D&C 138: 10, 34 (1 Pet. 4: 6 ) the dead hear gospel that they may live according to God in spirit.; Moses 4: 28 if Adam had eaten of tree of life, he would have lived forever.; Moses 4: 30 as the Lord liveth his words cannot return void.; Abr. 2: 24-25 Abraham to say Sarai is his sister, that his soul shall live.

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Living

(see also Alive ; Live ; TG Living ; TG Living Water )

1 Ne. 11: 25 iron rod leads to fountain of living waters.; 1 Ne. 17: 30 (2 Ne. 31: 16 ; Alma 5: 13 ; Alma 7: 6 ; 3 Ne. 30: 1 ; Morm. 5: 14 ; Morm. 9: 28 ) the true and living God.; 2 Ne. 9: 13 in resurrection all men will be living souls.; D&C 14: 9 (D&C 20: 19, 32 ; D&C 42: 1 ; D&C 50: 1 ; D&C 55: 2 ; D&C 61: 28 ; D&C 68: 6, 25 ; D&C 70: 10 ; D&C 76: 66 ; D&C 77: 9 ; D&C 82: 18 ; D&C 138: 39 ) the living God.; D&C 63: 23 (D&C 133: 29 ) living water.; D&C 81: 3 proclaim gospel in land of the living.; D&C 128: 11, 13, 15, 19 salvation for the living and dead.; Moses 4: 26 Eve, the mother of all living.

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Loathsome

(see also Hate ; Wicked )

1 Ne. 12: 23 (2 Ne. 5: 22 ) Lamanites become loathsome people.; Morm. 5: 15 Nephites shall become loathsome people.

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Loins

(see also Descendant ; Seed )

2 Ne. 3: 4-22 prophecy of Joseph(1) concerning fruit of his loins.; Jacob 2: 25 the Lord has led Nephites from Jerusalem to raise up righteous branch from loins of Joseph(1).; D&C 27: 15-16 (D&C 36: 8 ; D&C 38: 9 ; D&C 43: 19 ; D&C 61: 38 ; D&C 73: 6 ; D&C 75: 22 ; D&C 106: 5 ; D&C 112: 7, 14 ) gird up your loins.; D&C 35: 14 the Lord will gird up loins of the weak.; D&C 132: 30 Abraham received promises concerning the fruit of his loins.; Moses 8: 2 the Lord covenanted with Enoch(2) that Noah(1) would be fruit of his loins.; Moses 8: 3 from Methuselah’s loins should spring kingdoms of earth.; Abr. 1: 21 Pharaoh a descendant from loins of Ham.

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Long-suffering

(see also Patience )

1 Ne. 19: 9 Christ to suffer mockery because of his long-suffering toward men.; Mosiah 4: 6 come to knowledge of God and his long-suffering.; Mosiah 27: 33 Alma(2) and sons of Mosiah(2) exhort people with long-suffering.; Alma 7: 23 be full of patience and long-suffering.; Alma 9: 26 Son’s glory shall be full of long-suffering.; Alma 13: 28 be led by Spirit, become patient, full of all long-suffering.; Alma 17: 11 be patient in long-suffering.; Alma 26: 16 who can say too much of the Lord’s long-suffering.; Alma 32: 43 ye shall reap reward of your long-suffering.; Alma 38: 3 Alma(2) has great joy in Shiblon’s long-suffering among Zoramites.; Alma 42: 30 let justice of God and his long-suffering have full sway in your heart.; Morm. 2: 12 Mormon(2) knows long-suffering of God.; Moro. 7: 45 (1 Cor. 13: 4 ) charity suffereth long.; Moro. 9: 25 may Christ’s long-suffering rest in your mind forever.; D&C 107: 30 decisions of quorums are to be made in long suffering.; D&C 118: 3 preach in all lowliness and long-suffering.; D&C 121: 41 power or influence maintained only by persuasion, long-suffering.; D&C 138: 9, 28 long-suffering of God waited in days of Noah(1).

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Look

(see also Behold ; See )

1 Ne. 17: 40-41 (Alma 33: 19-20 ; Hel. 8: 14-15 ) labor which Israelites had to perform to be healed was to look upon serpent.; 2 Ne. 2: 28 look to the great Mediator.; 2 Ne. 8: 1 (Isa. 51: 1 ) look unto rock from whence ye are hewn.; 2 Ne. 24: 16 (Isa. 14: 16 ) they that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee.; 2 Ne. 25: 24 (2 Ne. 26: 8 ) look forward unto Christ.; 2 Ne. 25: 26 Nephites write of Christ, that children may know to what source they may look for remission of sins.; 2 Ne. 25: 27 by knowing deadness of law, they may look forward unto that life which is in Christ.; Jacob 4: 14 Jews’ blindness came by looking beyond mark.; Jarom 1: 11 prophets persuade men to look forward unto Messiah.; Mosiah 8: 13 Mosiah(2) has wherewith that he can look and translate records.; Alma 5: 15 look forward with eye of faith and view mortal body raised in immortality.; Alma 13: 12 high priests could not look upon sins save with abhorrence.; Alma 37: 47 look to God and live.; Alma 45: 16 the Lord cannot look upon sin with least degree of allowance.; Hel. 8: 15 as many as look upon Son might live.; 3 Ne. 12: 28 (Matt. 5: 28 ) whosoever looketh on woman to lust hath committed adultery in heart.; D&C 1: 31 the Lord cannot look upon sin with least degree of allowance.; D&C 6: 36 look unto the Lord in every thought.; D&C 19: 27 Jews to believe gospel and look not for Messiah to come who has already come.; D&C 35: 15 (D&C 39: 23 ; D&C 61: 38 ) looking forth for the Lord’s coming.; D&C 38: 35 look to the poor and needy.; D&C 42: 23 (D&C 63: 16 ) he who looketh upon woman to lust shall deny the faith.; D&C 45: 43-44 remnant shall look for the Lord.; D&C 45: 51 Jews shall look upon Savior.; D&C 49: 23 looking forth for heavens to be shaken.; D&C 133: 15 not look back lest sudden destruction come.; Moses 1: 14 Moses could not look upon God except glory come upon him.; Moses 7: 62 the Lord’s people to look forth for his coming.

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Loose

(see also Bind ; Deliver )

2 Ne. 3: 17 the Lord will not loose Moses’ tongue.; 2 Ne. 15: 27 (Isa. 5: 27 ) girdle of loins shall not be loosed.; Jacob 3: 11 loose yourselves from pains of hell.; Alma 7: 12 (Alma 11: 42 ) Son to take upon him death, that he might loose bands of death.; Hel. 10: 7 (Matt. 16: 19 ) whatsoever he loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.; 3 Ne. 20: 37 loose thyself from bands of neck, daughter of Zion.; 3 Ne. 26: 14 Christ loosed children’s tongues.; Morm. 9: 13 all shall be redeemed and loosed from eternal band of death.; D&C 11: 21 (D&C 23: 3 ; D&C 31: 3 ) tongue to be loosed.; D&C 43: 31 (D&C 88: 110-111 ) Satan to be loosed for little season at end of Millennium.; D&C 124: 93 (D&C 127: 7 ; D&C 128: 8, 10 ) whatever elders loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

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Lord

(see Jesus Christ )

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Lord of Hosts

(see Jesus Christ - Lord of Hosts )

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Lord’s Day

(see Day of the Lord ; Sabbath )

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Lord’s House

(see House ; Temple )

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Lord’s Prayer

(see also Prayer ; BD Lord’s Prayer )

3 Ne. 13: 9-13 (Matt. 6: 9-13 ) the Lord’s Prayer given to the Nephites.

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Lose, Lost

(see also Astray ; Fallen ; Israel, Ten Lost Tribes of )

1 Ne. 8: 23 those on path lost their way in mist of darkness.; 1 Ne. 10: 6 (Mosiah 16: 4 ; Alma 34: 9 ) all mankind were in lost and fallen state.; 2 Ne. 25: 17 the Lord will restore his people from lost and fallen state.; Jacob 2: 35 Nephites have lost confidence of children because of bad example.; Mosiah 20: 22 better that we should be in bondage than lose our lives.; Alma 9: 30 people of Ammonihah are lost and fallen people.; Alma 16: 8 not one Nephite taken captive by Lamanites is lost.; Alma 30: 47 better that thy soul should be lost than that thou shouldst bring many down to destruction.; Alma 42: 6 man became lost forever.; Alma 60: 13 ye need not suppose that the righteous are lost because they are slain.; Hel. 13: 33 if ye had remembered God, your riches would not have become slippery that ye lose them.; 3 Ne. 12: 13 (Matt. 5: 13 ) if salt loses its savor, wherewith shall earth be salted.; 3 Ne. 16: 15 Gentiles shall be as salt that has lost its savor.; Moro. 9: 5 Nephites have lost their love one toward another.; D&C 9: 14 hair shall not be lost.; D&C 10: 2 gift of translating is temporarily lost.; D&C 50: 42 none of those given to the Lord by Father will be lost.; D&C 58: 28 (D&C 84: 90 ; D&C 127: 4 ) if men do good they shall not lose reward.; D&C 101: 40 (D&C 103: 10 ) if salt loses savor, good for nothing.; D&C 136: 26 if you find what neighbor has lost, deliver it.; Moses 4: 1 Satan says no soul shall be lost.

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Lost Tribes

(see Israel, Ten Lost Tribes of )

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Lot

Abraham's nephew

Abr. 2: 4, 6 son of Abraham's brother, travels to Canaan with Abraham.

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Lot

(see also BD Lots, Casting of )

1 Ne. 3: 11 lot falls upon Laman(1) to visit Laban.; D&C 85: 7 the Lord’s servant will arrange inheritances of saints by lot.; D&C 102: 12, 34 twelve high councilors cast lots or ballot.

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Love

(see also Charity ; Compassion ; Esteem ; God, Love of ; TG Love )

2 Ne. 9: 40 the righteous love the truth and are not shaken.; 2 Ne. 26: 30 (Moro. 8: 17 ) charity is everlasting love.; 2 Ne. 31: 20 (Mosiah 2: 4 ) press forward with steadfastness in Christ, having love of God and all men.; Jacob 3: 7 Lamanite husbands and wives love each other and their children.; Mosiah 3: 19 natural man must become a child, patient, full of love.; Mosiah 4: 15 teach children to love and serve one another.; Mosiah 23: 15 (Lev. 19: 18 ) every man should love his neighbor as himself.; Alma 5: 26 if ye have felt to sing song of redeeming love, can ye feel so now.; Alma 11: 24 thou lovest lucre more than God.; Alma 13: 28 be led by Holy Ghost, becoming patient, full of love.; Alma 38: 12 bridle your passions, that ye may be filled with love.; 4 Ne. 1: 15 no contention in land because of love of God in hearts of people.; Morm. 8: 37 ye love your money and substance more than ye love the poor and needy.; Moro. 7: 13 every thing which inviteth to love God is inspired of God.; Moro. 7: 47 charity is pure love of Christ.; Moro. 7: 48 pray that ye may be filled with this love.; Moro. 8: 16 perfect love casteth out fear.; Moro. 8: 26 Comforter filleth with hope and perfect love.; Moro. 10: 32 if ye love God with all your might, his grace is sufficient.; D&C 4: 5 (D&C 12: 8 ; D&C 50: 5 ) love qualifies men for God’s work.; D&C 20: 19 (D&C 42: 29 ; D&C 59: 5 ) commandment to love and serve God.; D&C 20: 31 sanctification comes to all those who love and serve God.; D&C 29: 45 men love darkness rather than light.; D&C 42: 22 love thy wife with all thy heart.; D&C 42: 29 if thou lovest me, serve me and keep commandments.; D&C 42: 45 thou shalt live together in love.; D&C 45: 27 love of men shall wax cold in last days.; D&C 59: 5 thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart.; D&C 59: 6 (D&C 88: 123 ; D&C 112: 11 ) thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.; D&C 63: 17 (D&C 76: 103 ) those who loveth a lie will have part in lake of fire and brimstone.; D&C 76: 116 Holy Spirit bestowed on those who love God and purify themselves.; D&C 88: 40 virtue loveth virtue.; D&C 88: 123 love one another.; D&C 112: 11 be not partial in love.; D&C 121: 41 power of priesthood maintained by love.; D&C 121: 43 show forth increase of love after rebuke.; D&C 138: 52 blessings held in reserve for those who love the Lord.; Moses 5: 13, 18, 28 men loved Satan more than God.; Moses 7: 33 commandment to love one another.; JS-M 1: 10, 30 because iniquity shall abound, love of many shall wax cold.

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Loving Kindness

(see Kindness )

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Low, Lower

(see also Humble ; Lowliness )

1 Ne. 22: 23 those who belong to kingdom of devil must be brought low in dust.; 2 Ne. 12: 12 (Isa. 2: 12 ) the proud and lofty to be brought low.; 2 Ne. 12: 17 haughtiness of men shall be made low.; 2 Ne. 26: 15 after Lehites’ seed have been brought low in dust, they shall not be forgotten.; 2 Ne. 26: 16 speech of those destroyed shall be low out of dust.; Alma 28: 11 bodies of many thousands are laid low in earth.; Hel. 14: 23 many mountains shall be laid low.; D&C 49: 10 that which is now exalted of itself will be laid low of power.; D&C 58: 47 call upon the high and the low to repent.; D&C 104: 16 poor shall be exalted, in that the rich are made low.; D&C 112: 8 by thy word many high ones shall be brought low.; D&C 130: 9 all kingdoms of a lower order will be manifest.

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Lowliness, Lowly

(see also Humble ; Low ; Meek ; Poor )

1 Ne. 2: 19 Nephi(1) is blessed because he has sought the Lord with lowliness of heart.; Alma 32: 8 blessed are ye if ye are lowly in heart.; Alma 32: 12 because the poor are cast out, they are brought to lowliness of heart.; Alma 37: 33-34 teach people to be meek and lowly in heart.; Moro. 7: 43 man cannot have faith and hope save he be lowly of heart.; Moro. 7: 44 none is acceptable before God save the lowly in heart.; Moro. 8: 26 remission of sins brings lowliness of heart, which brings Comforter.; D&C 32: 1 Parley P. Pratt is admonished to be meek and lowly of heart.; D&C 42: 74 those who put away spouse for fornication should testify in lowliness of heart.; D&C 107: 30 decisions of quorums to be made in lowliness of heart.; D&C 118: 3 preach in lowliness of heart.

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Lucifer

(see also Devil ; BD Lucifer )

2 Ne. 24: 12 (Isa. 14: 12 ) how art thou fallen from heaven, Lucifer, son of morning.; D&C 76: 26 Satan was Lucifer, son of morning.

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Lucre

(see also Money ; Riches )

Mosiah 29: 40 lucre corrupts soul.; Alma 11: 24 Zeezrom loves lucre more than God.

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Luram

Nephite officer [c. A.D. 385]

Moro. 9: 2 has fallen by sword.

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Lust

(see also Adultery ; Carnal ; Chastity ; Covet ; Desire ; Fornication ; Lasciviousness ; TG Lust ; TG Sexual Immorality )

1 Ne. 3: 25 Laban lusted after property brought by sons of Lehi(1).; 1 Ne. 22: 23 those who seek lusts of flesh should fear and tremble.; Alma 39: 9 go no more after lusts of your eyes.; 3 Ne. 12: 28 (Matt. 5: 28 ) whoso looketh on woman to lust hath committed adultery in heart.; Morm. 9: 28 ask not, that ye may consume it on your lusts.; D&C 42: 23 (D&C 63: 16 ) he who looks upon woman to lust denies the faith.; D&C 46: 9 signs not given to gratify lusts.; D&C 88: 121 cease from all lustful desires.; D&C 101: 6 lusts and covetous desires among saints.

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Lying, Lie, Liar

(see also Beguile ; Cunning ; Deceit ; Devil ; False ; Flatter ; Fraud ; Gossip ; Guile ; Honest ; Hypocrisy ; Slander )

2 Ne. 2: 18 (2 Ne. 9: 9 ) devil is father of lies.; 2 Ne. 9: 34 liar shall be thrust down to hell.; 2 Ne. 28: 8 many shall say, Lie a little.; Jacob 7: 19 Sherem fears he has committed unpardonable sin by lying unto God.; Enos 1: 6 (Ether 3: 12 ) God cannot lie.; Mosiah 10: 18 Laman(3), by lying craftiness, deceives Zeniff.; Alma 1: 17 liars are punished according to law.; Alma 5: 17 do ye imagine ye can lie to the Lord.; Alma 5: 25 except ye make Creator a liar, wicked cannot have place in heaven.; Alma 12: 1 Amulek has caught Zeezrom in his lying.; Alma 12: 3 thou hast not lied unto men only, but thou hast lied unto God.; Alma 12: 23 if Adam had partaken of tree of life, there would have been no death, making God a liar.; Alma 16: 18 priests preach against all lyings.; Alma 30: 42 Korihor is possessed with lying spirit.; Alma 30: 47 better that Korihor’s soul be lost than that he bring many souls to destruction by his lying.; Hel. 4: 12 destruction of Nephites caused by their lying.; Hel. 8: 24 ye cannot deny these things except ye lie.; 3 Ne. 1: 22 lyings sent forth among people by Satan to harden hearts.; 3 Ne. 16: 10 when Gentiles are filled with all manner of lyings, Father will bring gospel from among them.; 3 Ne. 21: 19 all lyings shall be done away.; 3 Ne. 30: 2 Gentiles called to repent of lyings.; 4 Ne. 1: 16 no lyiings among the people.; Morm. 8: 31 day of the Lord to come in day when much lying upon earth.; D&C 10: 25 Satan says it is no sin to lie.; D&C 10: 28 liar not exempt from justice.; D&C 20: 54 teachers see there is no lying in church.; D&C 42: 21 he who lieth and repents not shall be cast out.; D&C 42: 86 those who lie should be delivered to law of land.; D&C 62: 6 the Lord cannot lie.; D&C 63: 17 liars to have part in lake of fire and brimstone.; D&C 64: 39 liars to be proved by inhabitants of Zion.; D&C 76: 103 liars inherit telestial glory.; D&C 93: 25 wicked one was liar from beginning.; D&C 109: 30 there will be an end to lyings against saints.; D&C 123: 7 fathers have inherited lies.; Moses 4: 4 Satan the father of all lies.; Moses 5: 24 Cain shall be father of Satan’s lies.

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Lyman, Amasa

D&C 124: 136 counselor in high priests quorum presidency.; D&C 136: 14 to organize a company for journey west.