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Wade

(see Affliction ; Anguish )

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Wages

(see also Hire ; Labor ; Pay ; Recompense ; Remuneration ; Reward )

Mosiah 2: 33 he who obeys evil spirit receives for wages eternal punishment.; Alma 3: 27 every man receives wages of him whom he obeys.; Alma 5: 41-42 whoso hearkens to devil’s voice must receive wages of devil.; Alma 11: 1 judges receive wages according to time that they labored to judge.; 3 Ne. 24: 5 (Mal. 3: 5 ) the Lord will be swift witness against those who oppress hireling in his wages.; Morm. 8: 19 according to works shall wages be.; D&C 29: 45 men receive wages from him whom they list to obey.; D&C 124: 121 builders of Nauvoo House to have recompense of wages for labors.

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Wagon

D&C 136: 5 each company to provide all the necessary wagons.

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Wail

(see also Cry ; Lament ; Mourn ; Weep )

Mosiah 16: 2 the wicked shall have cause to weep and wail.; Alma 5: 36 those who do not works of righteousness shall have cause to wail and mourn.; Alma 40: 13 weeping, wailing, gnashing of teeth in outer darkness.; 3 Ne. 10: 10 wailing of people who are spared ceases.; D&C 19: 5 (D&C 85: 9 ; D&C 101: 91 ; D&C 133: 73 ) wailing and gnashing of teeth among the wicked.; D&C 29: 15 weeping and wailing among hosts of men.; Moses 1: 22 Satan cries with loud voice, with weeping, wailing.

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Wait

(see also Watch )

1 Ne. 21: 23 (2 Ne. 6: 7 ; Isa. 49: 23 ) they shall not be ashamed who wait for the Lord.; 2 Ne. 6: 13 people of the Lord are they who wait for him.; 2 Ne. 8: 5 (Isa. 51: 5 ) isles shall wait upon the Lord.; Mosiah 21: 34 Limhi’s people do not form church, waiting upon Spirit.; D&C 38: 12 angels waiting for command to reap.; D&C 98: 2 waiting patiently on the Lord.; D&C 133: 45 God has prepared great things for those who waiteth for him.

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Wakefield, Joseph

D&C 50: 37 to strengthen churches by exhortation.; D&C 52: 35 to journey into eastern lands.

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Walk

(see also Act ; Do ; Live ; Path ; Way ; TG Walking in Darkness ; TG Walking with God )

1 Ne. 16: 3 (Mosiah 18: 29 ; Alma 1: 1 ; Alma 45: 24 ; Alma 53: 21 ; Alma 63: 2 ) walk uprightly before God.; 1 Ne. 16: 5 walk in paths of righteousness.; 2 Ne. 4: 32 wilt thou not shut gates of thy righteousness, that I may walk in path of low valley.; 2 Ne. 13: 16 (Isa. 3: 16 ) daughters of Zion walk with stretched-forth necks.; 2 Ne. 19: 2 (Isa. 9: 2 ) people that walked in darkness have seen great light.; 2 Ne. 33: 9 for none can I hope unless they walk in strait path.; Mosiah 2: 27 Benjamin walked with clear conscience before God.; Mosiah 3: 5 the Lord will cause the lame to walk.; Mosiah 4: 15 teach children to walk in ways of truth and soberness.; Mosiah 4: 26 that ye may walk guiltless before God, impart substance to the poor.; Mosiah 6: 6 Mosiah(2) walked in ways af the Lord.; Mosiah 7: 19 the Lord caused Israelites to walk through Red Sea.; Mosiah 11: 1 Noah(3) does not walk in father’s ways.; Mosiah 11: 2 Noah(3) walked after desires of own heart.; Mosiah 23: 14 trust no man to be your teacher except he walks in God’s ways.; Mosiah 26: 37 (Hel. 15: 5 ) Walking circumspectly before God.; Mosiah 26: 38 Alma(1) and fellow laborers walk in all diligence.; Mosiah 29: 43 Alma(2) walked in ways of the Lord.; Alma 5: 27 (Alma 7: 22 ) have ye walked, keeping yourselves blameless before God.; Alma 5: 54 (Alma 7: 22 ) walk after holy order of God.; Alma 7: 9 prepare way of the Lord, walk in his paths.; Alma 7: 20 God cannot walk in crooked paths.; Alma 15: 10-11 after being blessed by Alma(2), Zeezrom walked.; Alma 25: 14 converted Lamanites walk in ways of the Lord.; Alma 41: 8 whosoever will may walk in God’s ways and be saved.; Hel. 3: 20 Helaman(3) walked in father’s ways.; Hel. 13: 27 false prophets teach people to walk in pride of hearts.; Ether 6: 17, 30 Jaredites are taught to walk humbly before the Lord.; Ether 10: 2 Shez walked in ways of the Lord.; Moro. 7: 4 Mormon(2) judges people of church by peaceable walk with men.; D&C 1: 16 every man walketh in his own way.; D&C 3: 2 God does not walk in crooked paths.; D&C 5: 21 (D&C 18: 31 ; D&C 46: 7 ; D&C 68: 28 ; D&C 90: 24 ) walk more uprightly before the Lord.; D&C 19: 23 walk in meekness of Spirit.; D&C 19: 32 great and last commandment shall suffice for daily walk.; D&C 20: 69 members to manifest by godly walk and conversation that they are worthy of sacrament.; D&C 25: 2 walk in paths of virtue before the Lord.; D&C 35: 9 whoso asks in faith shall cause the lame to walk.; D&C 68: 28 parents must teach children to walk uprightly before the Lord.; D&C 88: 133 walk in all commandments of God.; D&C 89: 18 saints who walk in obedience to commandments receive health.; D&C 89: 20 those who obey Word of Wisdom shall walk and not faint.; D&C 95: 6 they who are not chosen have sinned in that they walk in darkness at midday.; D&C 95: 12 he who keeps not commandments shall walk in darkness.; D&C 100: 15 (D&C 109: 1 ) all things shall work together for those who walk uprightly.; D&C 107: 49 Adam walked with the Lord.; D&C 136: 4 covenant to walk in all ordinances of the Lord.; Moses 6: 34 walk in me.

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Wall

1 Ne. 4: 4 sons of Lehi(1) journey to walls of Jerusalem.; Alma 48: 8 (Alma 52: 6 ) Moroni(1) builds walls of stone to encircle cities.; Alma 53: 4 wall of timbers and earth built around Bountiful.; Hel. 13: 4 (Hel. 14: 11 ) Samuel preaches upon wall.; D&C 101: 57 break down walls of the Lord’s enemies.

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Wallowing

(see Sow [noun] )

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Wander, Wanderers

(see also Astray ; Err ; Flight ; Journey )

1 Ne. 8: 23 those on path wander off and are lost in mist of darkness.; 1 Ne. 16: 35 (1 Ne. 17: 20 ) the rebellious murmur because they have wandered in wilderness many years.; 1 Ne. 19: 14 Jews to wander in flesh.; Jacob 7: 26 (Alma 13: 23 ; Alma 26: 36 ) Nephites are wanderers in strange land.; Enos 1: 20 Lamanites wander about in wilderness.; Mosiah 7: 4 expedition to Lehi-Nephi wandered in wilderness forty days.; Mosiah 27: 28 Alma(2) is snatched from everlasting burning.; Moro. 1: 3 Moroni(2) wanders for safety of his life.

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Want

(see also Need )

1 Ne. 16: 19 Lehites suffer much for want of food.; Mosiah 4: 26 (Mosiah 18: 29 ) administer to relief of sick, both spiritually and temporally, according to their wants.; Mosiah 27: 5 priests labor for own support, save in cases of much want.; Alma 35: 9 Ammonites administer to outcast Zoramites according to wants.; Alma 58: 7 Nephite army about to perish for want of food.; 3 Ne. 4: 3 robbers cannot exist save in wilderness, for want of food.; 3 Ne. 4: 24 robbers become weak for want of food.; D&C 42: 33 (D&C 51: 3 ; D&C 82: 17 ) every man should receive portion equal to wants and needs.; D&C 70: 7 that which exceeds wants should be given to storehouse.; D&C 72: 11 bishop to administer to wants of elders.; D&C 84: 112 bishop should administer to wants of the poor.

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War

(see also Army ; Battle ; Blood, Shedding of ; Destruction ; Fight ; Government, Civil ; Peace ; Perplexities ; Revolution ; Slaughter ; Sword ; Warfare ; TG War ; BD War in Heaven )

1 Ne. 12: 2, 21 (1 Ne. 14: 16 ; 2 Ne. 25: 12 ; Morm. 8: 30 ; Matt. 24: 6 ) there shall be wars and rumors of wars.; 1 Ne. 22: 13 abominable church shall war among themselves.; 2 Ne. 12: 4 (Isa. 2: 4 ) nations shall not learn war any more.; 2 Ne. 13: 1-2 (Isa. 3: 1-2 ) the Lord will take away from Judah the man of war.; 2 Ne. 26: 2 there shall be great wars and contentions among Nephites.; Enos 1: 24 (Omni 1: 10, 24 ; Alma 24: 20 ; Alma 27: 1 ; Alma 51: 9 ; Morm. 1: 8 ) wars between Nephites and Lamanites.; Omni 1: 3 Nephites have many seasons of war.; Alma 50: 21 Nephites’ iniquity brings wars upon them.; Alma 61: 15 Lehi(3) and Teancum given power to conduct war according to Spirit.; Alma 62: 41 many become hardened because of great length of war.; Hel. 3: 22 wars and contentions begin to cease.; Hel. 11: 1 contentions increase, causing wars.; Hel. 11: 24 Nephite dissenters begin war with brethren.; Morm. 8: 8 Lamanites are at war one with another.; Ether 13: 15 great war begins during reign of Coriantumr(2).; D&C 38: 29 (D&C 45: 63 ) wars in far countries.; D&C 45: 26 Christ prophesied of wars and rumors of wars.; D&C 45: 63 wars in own lands are nigh.; D&C 45: 69 Zion shall be only people not at war.; D&C 63: 33 the Lord has decreed wars in his wrath.; D&C 76: 29 Satan makes war with saints.; D&C 87 revelation on war.; D&C 87: 1 wars will shortly come to pass.; D&C 88: 79 saints to be instructed in wars and perplexities of nations.; D&C 98: 16 renounce war and proclaim peace.; D&C 98: 34-36 if any nation proclaims war, lift standard of peace.; Moses 6: 15 from Satan come wars and bloodshed.; Moses 7: 16 from that time there were wars among the people.; JS-M 1: 23, 28 (Matt. 24: 6 ) you shall hear of wars and rumors of wars.

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Ward

D&C 128: 3 recorder to be appointed in each ward of city.

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Warfare

(see also War )

Alma 1: 1 Mosiah(2) has warred a good warfare.; Alma 56: 2 Helaman(2) and Moroni(1) brothers in the Lord as in warfare.

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Warn, Warning

(see also Admonish ; Chasten ; Exhort ; Forewarn ; Mission ; Preach ; Rebuke ; Reprove ; Threaten ; Thunder ; Voice ; Watchmen )

2 Ne. 1: 3 the Lord is merciful in warning Lehites to flee Jerusalem.; 2 Ne. 5: 5 the Lord warns Nephi(1) to depart from brethren.; 2 Ne. 5: 6 those who go with Nephi(1) believe warnings of God.; Jacob 3: 12 Jacob(2) warns people against fornication and lasciviousness.; Omni 1: 12 Mosiah(1) is warned to flee out of land of Nephi.; Mosiah 16: 12 the wicked are warned of iniquities, but depart not from them.; Mosiah 23: 1 Alma(1) is warned by the Lord concerning armies of Noah(3).; Alma 48: 15 if they keep commandments, the Lord would warn Nephites to flee.; Ether 9: 3 the Lord warned Omer in dream.; D&C 1: 4 voice of warning shall be unto all people.; D&C 38: 41 let your preaching be the warning voice.; D&C 63: 37 every man to lift warning voice.; D&C 63: 57 those who desire to warn sinners to repent are to be ordained.; D&C 63: 58 a day of warning, not a day of many words.; D&C 88: 71 those whom elders have warned should ponder warning in hearts.; D&C 88: 81 it becometh every man who hath been warned to warn neighbor.; D&C 89: 4 the Lord warns saints by giving Word of Wisdom by revelation.; D&C 98: 28 warn enemy in the Lord’s name.; D&C 109: 41 (D&C 134: 12 ) elders to warn people to save themselves from this untoward generation.; D&C 112: 5 let warning voice go forth.; D&C 124: 106 warn people to flee the wrath to come.; D&C 134: 12 warn the righteous to save themselves from corruption of world.; D&C 138: 21 the rebellious who reject warnings of prophets do not behold the Lord’s presence.

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Wash

(see also Baptism ; Cleanse ; Jesus Christ, Atonement through ; Purify ; Sanctification )

2 Ne. 14: 4 (Isa. 4: 4 ) the Lord shall wash away filth of daughters of Zion.; Alma 5: 21 (3 Ne. 27: 19 ) no man can be saved except his garments are washed white.; Alma 7: 14 be baptized, that ye may be washed from sins.; Alma 13: 11 garments of high priests have been washed white through blood of Lamb.; Alma 24: 13 if we should stain swords again, perhaps they can no more be washed bright through blood of Son.; 3 Ne. 13: 17 (Matt. 6: 17 ) when thou fastest, anoint thy head and wash thy face.; Ether 13: 11 inhabitants of Jerusalem shall be washed in blood of Lamb.; D&C 39: 10 be baptized, and wash away your sins.; D&C 60: 15 (D&C 84: 92 ; D&C 99: 4 ) elders to wash feet as testimony against those who reject them.; D&C 76: 52 men are washed and cleansed by keeping commandments.; D&C 88: 139-141 ordinance of washing of feet.; D&C 89: 7 strong drinks are for washing of bodies.; D&C 124: 37-39 washings not acceptable unless performed in the Lord’s house.; D&C 138: 59 transgressors who pay penalty and are washed clean receive reward.; Moses 6: 35 anoint thine eyes with clay, and wash them.

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Waste

(see also Desolate ; Destruction ; Empty ; Ruin ; Solitary ; TG Waste )

1 Ne. 8: 7 Lehi(1) dreams of dark and dreary waste.; 1 Ne. 21: 19 (Isa. 49: 19 ) waste places shall be too narrow because of inhabitants.; 2 Ne. 9: 27 awful is state of him who wasteth days of probation.; 2 Ne. 16: 11 (Isa. 6: 11 ) cities to be wasted without inhabitants.; Mosiah 12: 23 (Mosiah 15: 30 ; 3 Ne. 16: 19 ; 3 Ne. 20: 34 ; Isa. 52: 9 ) sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem.; Hel. 11: 20 Nephites begin to build up waste places.; D&C 2: 3 (D&C 138: 48 ) children’s hearts to be turned to fathers lest earth be wasted at the Lord’s coming.; D&C 49: 21 wo unto man who wasteth flesh.; D&C 101: 18 (D&C 103: 11 ) children of Zion shall return to build up waste places of Zion.; D&C 105: 15 the Lord sends forth destroyer to lay waste his enemies.; D&C 123: 13 saints to waste and wear out lives bringing hidden things of darkness to light.

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Watch, Watchful

(see also Look ; Preside ; See ; Seek ; Wait ; Watchmen )

2 Ne. 27: 31 all who watch for iniquity shall be cut off.; Mosiah 4: 30 watch your thoughts and deeds.; Alma 6: 1 priests and elders ordained to watch over church.; Alma 13: 28 (Alma 15: 17 ; 3 Ne. 18: 15, 18 ) watch and pray continually.; Alma 34: 39 (Moro. 6: 4 ) be watchful unto prayer continually.; 3 Ne. 1: 8 the faithful watch steadfastly for sign of Christ’s birth.; D&C 20: 42 duty of apostles to watch over church.; D&C 20: 53 (D&C 84: 111 ) duty of teachers to watch over church.; D&C 45: 44 he who watches not for the Lord shall be cut off.; D&C 45: 50 they who have watched for iniquity shall be hewn down.; D&C 46: 27 bishop ordained to watch over church.; D&C 50: 46 watch that ye may be ready.; D&C 52: 39 let elders watch over churches.; D&C 82: 5 watch, for the adversary spreads his dominions.; D&C 133: 11 watch, for you know neither day nor hour of the Lord’s coming.

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Watchmen

(see also Warn )

Mosiah 12: 22 (Mosiah 15: 29 ; 3 Ne. 16: 18 ; 3 Ne. 20: 32 ; Isa. 52: 8 ) thy watchmen shall lift up voice.; D&C 101: 45-57 set watchmen to overlook the land.; D&C 105: 16 strength of the Lord’s house shall scatter enemy’s watchmen.; D&C 124: 61 receive counsel of those set as watchmen upon Zion’s walls.

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Water

(see also Baptism ; Deep ; Flood ; Fountain ; Immersion ; Lake ; Mormon, Waters of ; Sea ; Sebus, Waters of ; Spring ; Stream ; Thirst ; Waves )

1 Ne. 10: 9-10 John to baptize Messiah with water.; 1 Ne. 13: 10, 12-13, 17, 29 Nephi(1) beholds many waters separating his seed from Gentiles.; 1 Ne. 14: 11-12 abominable church sits upon many waters.; 1 Ne. 17: 5 Lehites call sea Irreantum, meaning many waters.; 1 Ne. 17: 26 (Hel. 8: 11 ) by Moses’ word, waters of Red Sea were divided.; 1 Ne. 17: 29 (2 Ne. 25: 20 ) Moses smote rock and water came forth.; 1 Ne. 20: 1 (Isa. 48: 1 ) come forth out of waters of Judah, or waters of baptism.; 2 Ne. 9: 50 every one that thirsteth, come to waters.; 2 Ne. 22: 3 (Isa. 12: 3 ) with joy shall ye draw water out of wells of salvation.; 2 Ne. 33: 3 eyes of Nephi water his pillow by night because of his people.; Mosiah 18: 14 Alma(1) and Helam are buried in water in baptism.; Alma 3: 3 slain Lamanites and Amlicites are cast into waters of Sidon.; Alma 5: 34 (Alma 42: 27 ) come unto the Lord and ye shall drink waters of life freely.; Alma 17: 26, 34 Ammon(2) tends flocks by water of Sebus.; Alma 22: 32 lands of Nephi and Zarahemla nearly surrounded by water.; Alma 50: 29 (Hel. 3: 4 ; Morm. 6: 4 ) land northward covered with large bodies of water.; Hel. 12: 16 if the Lord says to waters of deep, Be dried up, it is done.; 3 Ne. 9: 7 the Lord causes waters to come up in Places of cities.; Morm. 6: 4 Cumorah a land of many waters.; Ether 6: 11 Jaredites driven upon water three hundred forty and four days.; Ether 13: 2 after waters receded, this land became choice above all others.; Moro. 7: 11 bitter fountain cannot bring forth good water, nor good fountain bitter water.; D&C 5: 16 those who believe shall be born of water and of Spirit.; D&C 10: 66 partake of waters of life.; D&C 61: 4-5 many dangers upon waters.; D&C 61: 6 faithful shall not perish by waters.; D&C 61: 14 in beginning the Lord blessed waters.; D&C 61: 14 the Lord cursed waters by mouth of John.; D&C 61: 15 no flesh to be safe upon waters.; D&C 61: 16 only the upright in heart shall go to Zion on waters.; D&C 61: 19 destroyer rides upon face of waters.; D&C 61: 27 power given to command waters.; D&C 63: 23 mysteries of kingdom to be well of living water.; D&C 84: 92 cleanse your feet with pure water.; D&C 88: 94 mother of abominations sits upon many waters.; D&C 110: 3 (D&C 133: 22 ) the Lord’s voice is sound of rushing of great waters.; D&C 118: 4 apostles sent over great waters.; D&C 121: 33 how long can rolling waters remain impure.; D&C 133: 29 pools of living water in barren deserts.; D&C 133: 41 the Lord’s presence is as fire that causes waters to boil.; Moses 2: 2 (Abr. 4: 2 ) God’s Spirit moves upon face of water.; Moses 2: 6-7 (Abr. 4: 6-7 ) dividing of waters.; Moses 2: 9 (Abr. 4: 9 ) let waters be gathered in one place.; Moses 6: 59 men are born into world by water, blood, spirit.; Moses 6: 59 men must be born again of water and Spirit.; Moses 6: 60 by water ye keep commandment.; Moses 6: 64 Adam is carried down into water by Spirit.; Abr. 1: 24 Egypt discovered under water by daughter of Ham.

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Waves

(see also Sea )

1 Ne. 20: 18 (Isa. 48: 18 ) thy righteousness would have been as waves of sea.; Jacob 4: 6 saints can command in Jesus’ name and waves obey.; Morm. 5: 18 Nephites are led by Satan as vessel is tossed upon waves without anchor.; Ether 2: 24 (Ether 6: 5-6 ) mountain waves shall dash upon Jaredite vessels.; D&C 88: 90 voice of waves of sea comes as testimony.

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Wax

(see also Grow ; Increase )

2 Ne. 4: 24 by day have I waxed bold in mighty prayer.; 2 Ne. 7: 9 (Isa. 50: 9 ) those who condemn me shall wax old as garment.; 2 Ne. 8: 6 earth shall wax old like garment.; Mosiah 18: 26 priests to receive grace of God, that they might wax strong in Spirit.; Alma 4: 6 people of church begin to wax proud.; Alma 17: 2 sons of Mosiah(2) have waxed strong in knowledge of truth.; Alma 50: 18 Nephites wax strong in land.; Hel. 3: 35 the humble wax stronger and stronger in humility.; D&C 1: 16 substance of men’s idols waxeth old.; D&C 45: 58 they who have received truth shall multiply and wax strong.; D&C 121: 45 confidence shall wax strong.; Moses 6: 27 people’s hearts have waxed hard.; Abr. 2: 1 famine waxed sore in Ur.; JS-M 1: 10, 30 (Matt. 24: 12 ) because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

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Way

(see also Direction ; Example ; Gate ; Highway ; Means ; Path ; Road ; Street ; Walk ; Wayside )

1 Ne. 3: 7 (1 Ne. 9: 6 ) the Lord giveth no commandment save he shall prepare a way to accomplish it.; 1 Ne. 10: 7 (3 Ne. 24: 1 ; Mal. 3: 1 ) John the Baptist to prepare way of the Lord.; 1 Ne. 10: 8 (Alma 7: 9 ; Alma 9: 28 ; Hel. 14: 9 ; Ether 9: 28 ; Isa. 40: 3 ) prepare ye way of the Lord.; 1 Ne. 10: 18 way is prepared for all men if they repent.; 1 Ne. 13: 27 (1 Ne. 22: 14 ; 2 Ne. 28: 15 ; Jacob 7: 7 ; Mosiah 12: 26 ; Mosiah 29: 7 ; Alma 30: 60 ; Alma 31: 1, 11 ; Moro. 8: 16 ) the wicked pervert right ways of the Lord.; 1 Ne. 16: 10 (Alma 37: 40 ) one spindle in Liahona points way to go in wilderness.; 1 Ne. 17: 13 the Lord will prepare way in wilderness.; 1 Ne. 17: 41 the Lord prepared way that Israelites might be healed of serpents’ bites.; 1 Ne. 17: 41 (Alma 37: 46 ) because of simpleness of way, many perish.; 1 Ne. 22: 20 the Lord will prepare way unto fulfilling words of Moses.; 2 Ne. 2: 4 (Alma 37: 46 ) way is prepared from fall of man, and salvation is free.; 2 Ne. 4: 5 (Prov. 22: 6 ) if children are brought up in way they should go, they will not depart from it.; 2 Ne. 4: 27 why should I give way to temptations.; 2 Ne. 4: 33 Lord, wilt thou make a way for mine escape from mine enemies.; 2 Ne. 9: 10 the Lord prepares way for escape from death and hell.; 2 Ne. 9: 41 (3 Ne. 14: 14 ) way for man is narrow.; 2 Ne. 9: 41 none other way save by gate.; 2 Ne. 10: 23 men are free to choose way of everlasting death or way of eternal life.; 2 Ne. 12: 3 (Isa. 2: 3 ) the Lord will teach us his ways.; 2 Ne. 25: 28-29 right way is to believe in Christ.; 2 Ne. 28: 11 they have all gone out of the way.; 2 Ne. 31: 21 (Mosiah 3: 17 ; Alma 38: 9 ; Hel. 5: 9 ) none other way whereby man can be saved.; 2 Ne. 32: 1 Nephites ponder what to do after entering way.; Jacob 4: 8 no man knows God’s ways save they are revealed to him.; Jacob 6: 11 continue in way which is narrow.; Mosiah 1: 9 Benjamin is soon to go way of all earth.; Mosiah 14: 6 (Isa. 53: 6 ) we have turned every one to his own way.; Mosiah 29: 23 unrighteous king perverts ways of righteousness.; Alma 1: 1 Mosiah(2) has gone way of all earth.; Alma 4: 19 Alma(2) sees not way to reclaim Nephites save in bearing down in pure testimony.; Alma 37: 46 do not let us be slothful because of easiness of way.; Alma 42: 2 flaming sword turned every way, to keep tree of life.; Alma 62: 37 Teancum has gone way of all earth.; Hel. 9: 21 how long will the Lord suffer you to go in your way of sin.; 3 Ne. 14: 13 (3 Ne. 27: 33 ; Matt. 7: 13 ) broad is way that leads to destruction.; 3 Ne. 14: 14 (3 Ne. 27: 33 ; Matt. 7: 14 ) narrow is way that leads to life.; 3 Ne. 21: 27 work to commence among the dispersed to prepare way for them to come to Christ.; Ether 12: 11 in his Son, God has prepared more excellent way.; Moro. 6: 4 names of converts taken to keep them in right way.; Moro. 7: 15 way to judge is plain.; Moro. 7: 21 the way whereby ye may lay hold upon every good thing.; Moro. 7: 32 the Lord prepared way for men to have faith in Christ.; D&C 1: 16 every man walks in his own way.; D&C 24: 2 (D&C 6: 35 ; D&C 82: 7 ) go thy way, and sin no more.; D&C 33: 10 (D&C 34: 6 ; D&C 35: 4 ; D&C 39: 20 ; D&C 45: 9 ; D&C 65: 1 ; D&C 77: 12 ; D&C 133: 17 ) prepare the way of the Lord.; D&C 50: 18-20 word preached by some other way is not of God.; D&C 52: 9 (D&C 58: 47, 63 ) elders to journey, preaching the word by the way.; D&C 55: 2 preach repentance and remission of sins by way of baptism.; D&C 61: 24 the Lord has appointed way for journeyings of saints.; D&C 82: 6 all have gone out of the way.; D&C 84: 28 John to make straight way of the Lord.; D&C 88: 68 the Lord will unveil his face in his own way.; D&C 104: 15-16 the Lord will provide for saints in his own way.; D&C 132: 22 narrow is way that leads to exaltation.; D&C 132: 25 wide is way that leads to deaths.; D&C 132: 50 the Lord will make a way for escape.; Moses 4: 31 flaming sword turned every way to keep way of tree of life.; Moses 6: 13, 21, 41 patriarchs teach sons in ways of the Lord.

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Wayside

(see also Way )

D&C 24: 15 elders should cleanse feet by wayside as testimony.

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Weak, Weakness

(see also Fault ; Feeble ; Humble ; Infirmity ; Slacken ; Strengthen )

1 Ne. 19: 6 Nephi(1) excuses himself because of own weakness, not other men’s.; 1 Ne. 19: 20 workings in spirit weary Nephi(1), that all his joints are weak.; 2 Ne. 3: 21 weakness of their words will the Lord make strong in faith.; 2 Ne. 24: 10 (Isa. 14: 10 ) art thou also become weak as we.; 2 Ne. 33: 4 words which Nephi(1) has written in weakness will be made strong to his people.; Jacob 4: 7 the Lord shows Nephites weakness that they may know power to do these things comes by his grace.; Mosiah 1: 13 (Morm. 2: 26 ) if Nephites fall into transgression, they will become weak like brethren.; Mosiah 27: 19 Alma(2) becomes weak because of great astonishment.; Alma 58: 37 Nephites trust God will deliver them, notwithstanding weakness of armies.; 3 Ne. 17: 2 Nephites are weak, that they understand not Jesus’ words.; Ether 12: 25 Nephites behold own weakness in writing.; Ether 12: 27 the Lord gives men weakness that they may be humble.; Ether 12: 28 the Lord will show Gentiles their weakness.; Ether 12: 35 Gentiles must have charity because of Nephites’ weakness.; Ether 12: 37 because thou hast seen thy weakness, thou shalt be made strong.; D&C 1: 19 weak things of world shall break the strong.; D&C 1: 23 the weak to preach gospel to kings.; D&C 1: 24 commandments given to the Lord’s servants in their weakness.; D&C 35: 13 (D&C 133: 59 ) the weak to thrash nations by power of Spirit.; D&C 35: 17 Joseph Smith blessed in weakness.; D&C 50: 16 the weak to be made strong.; D&C 62: 1 Christ knows weakness of man and how to succor.; D&C 81: 5 succor the weak.; D&C 84: 106 he who is strong in Spirit should take with him the weak.; D&C 86: 6 your faith is weak.; D&C 89: 3 Word of Wisdom adapted to capacity of the weak and weakest.; D&C 124: 1 the Lord to show forth wisdom through weak things of earth.; D&C 133: 58 the Lord sent gospel to prepare the weak for things which are coming.; D&C 135: 5 because thou hast seen thy weakness, thou shalt be made strong.

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Wealth, Wealthy

(see also Gain ; Money ; Rich ; Riches ; TG Wealth )

Mosiah 27: 7 Nephites become large and wealthy people.; Alma 1: 31 members of church become far more wealthy than nonmembers.; D&C 111: 4 wealth of city to be given to saints.

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Weapon

(see also Arms ; Arrow ; Bow ; Cimeter ; Dart ; Javelin ; Sling ; Spear ; Sword )

Jarom 1: 8 Nephites make weapons of war.; Mosiah 9: 16 Zeniff arms his people with weapons.; Alma 2: 12 (Alma 43: 18 ; Alma 60: 2 ) Nephites arm themselves with weapons of war.; Alma 23: 7 (Hel. 5: 51 ) converted Lamanites lay down weapons of rebellion.; Alma 24: 17-19 (Alma 26: 32 ; Alma 53: 11-16 ; Alma 56: 6-7 ; Hel. 15: 9 ) people of Anti-Nephi-Lehi bury weapons.; Alma 24: 25-26 (Alma 25: 14 ) other Lamanites throw down weapons and are converted.; Alma 44: 14-15 soldiers of Zerahemnah throw down weapons.; Alma 51: 18-19 dissenters who lift weapons against Nephite army are hewn down.; Alma 52: 25, 32 Nephites fall upon Lamanites who do not give up their weapons.; Alma 53: 16-19 sons of Ammonites take up weapons to support Nephites.; Alma 62: 16 Lamanite prisoners enter covenant not to take up weapons against Nephites.; 3 Ne. 22: 17 (Isa. 54: 17 ) no weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper.; Morm. 6: 7-9 Lamanites fall upon Nephites with all manner of weapons.; Morm. 7: 4 people must lay down weapons and delight no more in bloodshed.; Ether 10: 27 Jaredites make all manner of weapons of war.; D&C 71: 9 (D&C 109: 25 ) no weapon formed against elders shall prosper.; D&C 109: 66 remnants of Jacob to lay down weapons.

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Wear

(see also Apparel ; Garment ; Stiffneckedness )

D&C 123: 13 saints to wear out lives bringing things of darkness to light.

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Weary

1 Ne. 19: 20 workings in spirit weary Nephi(1).; 2 Ne. 7: 4 (Isa. 50: 4 ) when ye are weary, he waketh morning by morning.; Alma 37: 34 teach people never to be weary of good works.; Hel. 5: 4 Nephi(2) becomes weary because of Nephites’ iniquity.; D&C 64: 33 be not weary in well-doing.; D&C 84: 80 he who preaches gospel shall not be weary in mind.; D&C 88: 124 retire to bed early, that you may not be weary.; D&C 89: 20 those who follow Word of Wisdom shall run and not be weary.; D&C 124: 23 good house to be built that weary traveler may find health, safety.

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Week

(see also Time )

Mosiah 18: 25 one day in every week set apart for worship.; Alma 31: 12 Zoramites set aside one day of week, called day of the Lord, for worship.; Alma 32: 11 do ye suppose ye must worship God only once in week.; D&C 88: 44 planets give light to each other in their days, weeks, months.

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Weep, Wept, Weeping

(see also Cry ; Lament ; Mourn ; Sorrow ; Wail )

2 Ne. 4: 26 if I have seen so great things, why should my heart weep.; Jacob 5: 41 the Lord of vineyard wept.; Mosiah 16: 2 the wicked shall have cause to weep.; Alma 17: 28 servants of Lamoni weep over scattering of flocks.; Alma 40: 13 in outer darkness there shall be weeping, wailing.; Hel. 13: 32 (3 Ne. 8: 23 ; 3 Ne. 10: 8-10 ) in day of destruction ye shall weep and howl.; 3 Ne. 17: 21-22 Jesus wept.; D&C 19: 5 (D&C 29: 15 ; D&C 101: 91 ; D&C 133: 73 ) weeping and wailing among the wicked.; D&C 21: 8 weeping for Zion.; D&C 42: 45 weep for loss of those who die.; D&C 45: 53 Jews to weep because of iniquities.; D&C 76: 26 heavens wept over Lucifer.; D&C 112: 24 day of weeping shall come upon earth.; D&C 128: 23 solid rocks weep for joy.; Moses 7: 28-29 God of heaven wept.; Moses 7: 41 Enoch(2) wept because of people’s wickedness and misery.; Moses 7: 49, 59 when Enoch(2) hears earth mourn, he weeps.

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Weigh

(see also Burden ; Oppression ; Weight )

2 Ne. 1: 17 heart of Lehi(1) hath been weighed down with sorrow because of sons.; Jacob 2: 3 Jacob(2) is weighed down with anxiety for welfare of Nephites’ souls.; Alma 8: 14 Alma(2) is weighed down with sorrow because of iniquity of Ammonihah.; Moro. 9: 25 may not the things I have written weigh thee down to death.

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Weight, Weighty

D&C 63: 66 those who overcome by patience receive more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.; D&C 123: 7 earth groans under weight of iniquity.; D&C 132: 16 ministering angels serve those worthy of far more, and an eternal weight of glory.; D&C 117: 8 you covet the drop and neglect more weighty matters.

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Welding

(see also Seal )

D&C 128: 18 welding link between fathers and children is necessary.

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Welfare

(see also Charity ; Help )

2 Ne. 1: 25 Nephi(1) seeks brothers’ eternal welfare.; 2 Ne. 2: 30 only object of Lehi(1) is everlasting welfare of sons’ souls.; 2 Ne. 6: 3 Jacob(2) is desirous for welfare of his people’s souls.; 2 Ne. 26: 29 those practicing priestcrafts seek not welfare of Zion.; 2 Ne. 32: 9 ask Father to consecrate thy performance for welfare of thy soul.; Jacob 1: 10 Nephi(1) labored all his days for his people’s welfare.; Jacob 2: 3 Jacob(2) is weighed down with anxiety for welfare of Nephites’ souls.; Enos 1: 9 Enos(2) feels desire for welfare of Nephites.; Mosiah 25: 11 Nephites are filled with anguish for welfare of Lamanites’ souls.; Alma 6: 6 Nephites pray for welfare of souls of those who know not God.; Alma 34: 27 let hearts be drawn out in prayer to God continually for welfare.; Alma 48: 11-12 Moroni(1) labors for welfare and safety of his people.; Hel. 12: 2 when the Lord does all things for his people’s welfare, they harden hearts.; Morm. 8: 15 records to come forth for welfare of covenant people.; Moro. 6: 5 church meets oft to speak one with another concerning welfare of souls.

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Well [adj.]

(see also Please, Pleased ; Well [noun] )

2 Ne. 13: 10 (Isa. 3: 10 ) say unto the righteous it is well with them.; 2 Ne. 28: 21 Satan lulls men into carnal security, saying, All is well in Zion.; 2 Ne. 28: 25 wo unto him that crieth, All is well.; Hel. 13: 27-28 people accept false prophets because they say all is well.; Morm. 7: 10 it shall be well with those who are baptized with water and with fire.; Moro. 7: 47 whoso is found possessed of charity at last day, it shall be well with him.; D&C 64: 33 be not weary in well-doing.

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Well [noun]

(see also Fountain )

D&C 63: 23 mysteries of the kingdom shall be well of living water.

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Welton, Micah B.

D&C 75: 36 to preach with Eden Smith.

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West, Western

(see also North )

D&C 42: 64 teach converts to flee to west.; D&C 45: 64 elders called to assemble in western countries.; D&C 136 will of the Lord concerning saints’ journey to west.

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Whale

(see also Animal ; BD Whale )

Ether 2: 24 Jaredite vessels shall be as whale in midst of sea.; Ether 6: 10 whale could not mar Jaredite vessels.; Moses 2: 21 (Abr. 4: 21 ) God created great whales.

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Wheat

(see also Grain )

Mosiah 9: 9 Nephites till ground with seeds of wheat.; 3 Ne. 18: 18 Satan desires to sift you as wheat.; D&C 86: 1 parable of wheat and tares explained.; D&C 89: 17 wheat for man.; D&C 101: 65 the Lord to gather his people according to parable of wheat and tares.

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Where

D&C 25: 15 keep commandments, or where I am you cannot come.; D&C 27: 18 be faithful, and where I am ye shall be.; D&C 29: 29 devil and his angels cannot come where the Lord is.; D&C 105: 8 many will say, where is their God.; D&C 132: 23 where the Lord is, there shall be they who receive him in world.

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Whirlwind

(see also Destruction ; Storm ; Tempest ; Wind )

2 Ne. 26: 5 whirlwinds shall carry away those who kill prophets.; Mosiah 7: 30 if people sow filthiness, they reap chaff in whirlwind.; Alma 26: 6 converts shall not be harrowed up by whirlwinds.; Hel. 5: 12 those built upon rock of Redeemer will withstand devil’s shafts in whirlwind.; 3 Ne. 8: 12 whole face of land changed because of whirlwinds.; 3 Ne. 8: 16 some are carried away in whirlwind.; 3 Ne. 10: 12-13 the righteous are not carried away in whirlwind.; D&C 63: 6 day of wrath shall come upon the rebellious as whirlwind.; D&C 97: 22 (D&C 112: 24 ) vengeance comes as a whirlwind.; Abr. 2: 7 the Lord tells mountains to depart, and they are taken away by whirlwind.

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Whisper

(see also Speak )

2 Ne. 26: 16 their speech shall whisper out of dust.; 2 Ne. 28: 22 devil whispereth in men’s ears until he grasps them in chains.; Hel. 5: 30, 46 voice from heaven is perfectly mild, as a whisper.; D&C 85: 6 still small voice whispereth through and pierces all things.

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White, Whiter, Whiteness

(see also Brightness ; Clean ; Purity )

1 Ne. 8: 5 man dressed in white robe stands before Lehi(1).; 1 Ne. 8: 11 (Alma 32: 42 ) fruit of tree is white to exceed all whiteness.; 1 Ne. 11: 13 virgin is exceedingly fair and white.; 1 Ne. 12: 10-11 because of faith, garments of twelve disciples are made white in Lamb’s blood.; 1 Ne. 13: 15 Gentiles are white.; 1 Ne. 14: 19, 27 Nephi(1) sees John the apostle dressed in white robe.; 2 Ne. 5: 21 Lamanites no longer white, given skin of blackness.; 2 Ne. 26: 33 the Lord denies none who come unto him, black and white.; Jacob 3: 8 Lamanites’ skins will be whiter than Nephites’ unless Nephites repent.; Alma 5: 21, 24 no man can be saved unless his garments are washed white.; Alma 5: 27 (Morm. 9: 6 ) garments must be cleansed and made white through blood of Christ.; 3 Ne. 2: 15 Lamanites’ skin becomes white like Nephites’.; 3 Ne. 11: 8 Christ descends from heaven clothed in white robe.; 3 Ne. 12: 36 (Matt. 5: 36 ) thou canst not make one hair black or white.; 3 Ne. 19: 25 multitude are white as countenance and garments of Jesus.; Ether 3: 1 brother of Jared(2) brings sixteen small white stones to the Lord.; Ether 13: 10 New Jerusalem to be inhabited by those whose garments are white through Lamb’s blood.; D&C 4: 4 (D&C 6: 3 ; D&C 11: 3 ; D&C 12: 3 ; D&C 14: 3 ; D&C 33: 3, 7 ) fields are white already to harvest.; D&C 20: 6 angel’s garments were white above all other whiteness.; D&C 31: 4 reap in field which is white, already to be burned.; D&C 110: 3 hair of the Lord’s head was white like snow.; D&C 130: 10-11 white stone given to each who enters celestial kingdom.; JS-H 1: 31-32 robe and whole person of Moroni(2) are exceedingly white.

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Whitlock, Harvey

D&C 52: 25 to journey, preaching by the way.

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Whitmer, David

D&C 14 , 17-18 revelations to.; D&C 14 Intro. one of Three Witnesses.; D&C 14: 8 to stand as witness, declare repentance.; D&C 18: 9 has been called as was Paul.; D&C 18: 37 is called to search out twelve apostles.; D&C 30: 1 fears man and does not rely on the Lord.; D&C 30: 2 mind is on things of earth.; D&C 52: 25 to journey to Missouri.

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Whitmer, John

D&C 15 , 26, 30 revelations to.; D&C 15 Intro. one of Eight Witnesses.; D&C 30: 9 is called to proclaim gospel.; D&C 30: 11 whole labor of John Whitmer to be in Zion.; D&C 47 (D&C 69: 3-8 ) named as church historian and recorder.; D&C 69: 1-2 to accompany Oliver Cowdery in taking manuscript of revelations to Independence.; D&C 70: 1 is steward over revelations and commandments.

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Whitmer, Peter, Jr.

D&C 16 , 30 revelations to.; D&C 16 Intro. one of Eight Witnesses.; D&C 30: 5 is called to journey with Oliver Cowdery.; D&C 30: 6 to share Oliver Cowdery’s afflictions.

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Whitmer, Peter, Sr.

D&C 14 Intro. Joseph Smith lived at home of.; D&C 21 , 34 revelations given at home of.

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Whitney, Newel K.

D&C 63: 42-46 (D&C 64: 26 ) to retain store and act as agent.; D&C 72: 8 is called to be bishop.; D&C 84: 112 to travel and administer to the poor.; D&C 84: 114 to go to New York City, Albany, Boston.; D&C 93: 50 needs to be chastened and to set family in order.; D&C 96: 2 in charge of temple lot at Kirtland.; D&C 104: 39-42 stewardship of.; D&C 117 revelation on duties of.; D&C 117: 1 to settle business and journey from Kirtland.; D&C 117: 4 to repent of covetous desires.; D&C 117: 11 is warned about secret abominations.; D&C 117: 11 to be bishop in Adam-ondi-Ahman.

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Whole

(see also Health ; Soul ; Wholesome )

Enos 1: 8 go to, thy faith hath made thee whole.; Alma 11: 45 through reuniting of spirit and body the whole becomes spiritual and immortal.; 3 Ne. 17: 10 both those healed and those who were whole worship Christ.; Moro. 8: 8 the whole need no physician.; Moro. 8: 8 little children are whole.

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Wholesome

(see also Whole )

D&C 89: 10 wholesome herbs for use of man.

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Whore, Whoredom

(see also Adultery ; Fornication ; Harlot ; Lust ; Whoremonger ; TG Sexual Immorality ; TG Whore, Whoredom )

1 Ne. 14: 10-12 (1 Ne. 22: 13-14 ; 2 Ne. 10: 16 ; 2 Ne. 28: 18 ) abominable church is whore of all earth.; 2 Ne. 9: 36 (2 Ne. 28: 15 ) those who commit whoredoms shall be thrust down to hell.; 2 Ne. 26: 32 (Jacob 3: 5 ) the Lord commands that men should not commit whoredoms.; 2 Ne. 28: 14 because of whoredoms, false churches have all gone astray.; Jacob 2: 23 Nephites excuse themselves in committing whoredoms because of David and Solomon.; Jacob 2: 28 whoredoms are abomination before the Lord.; Mosiah 11: 6 priests of Noah(3) are supported in whoredoms by taxes.; Alma 1: 32 those who do not belong to church indulge in whoredoms.; Alma 30: 18 Korihor leads many to commit whoredoms.; Hel. 6: 22-23 (Ether 8: 16 ) robbers enter covenant, that they might commit whoredoms.; 3 Ne. 5: 3 Nephites forsake their whoredoms.; 3 Ne. 16: 10 when Gentiles are filled with whoredoms, Father will take gospel from them.; 3 Ne. 21: 19 all whoredoms shall be done away.; 3 Ne. 30: 2 Gentiles are called to repent of whoredoms.; 4 Ne. 1: 16 no whoredoms among Nephites.; Ether 10: 7 Riplakish afflicts his people with whoredoms.; Ether 10: 11 Morianton(1) is cut off because of whoredoms.; D&C 29: 21 whore of earth shall be cast down.; D&C 86: 3 the whore is Babylon.

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Whoremonger

(see also Whore )

D&C 63: 17 whoremonger shall have part in burning lake.; D&C 76: 103 whoremongers will inherit telestial glory.

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Wicked, Wickedly, Wickedness

(see also Apostasy ; Babylon ; Carnal ; Crooked ; Deceit ; Destruction ; Devil ; Disobedience ; Evil ; Filthiness ; Hell ; Hypocrisy ; Iniquity ; Injustice ; Judgment ; Loathsome ; Lust ; Lying ; Rebel ; Sin ; Transgression ; Unclean ; Ungodliness ; Unholy ; Unjust ; Unrighteous ; Unworthiness ; Vilest ; World ; TG Wickedness, Wicked )

1 Ne. 4: 13 the Lord slays the wicked to bring forth righteous purposes.; 1 Ne. 10: 21 those who have sought to do wickedly are found unclean before God.; 1 Ne. 14: 12 numbers of church of Lamb are small because of wickedness of abominable church.; 1 Ne. 15: 36 the wicked are rejected from the righteous.; 1 Ne. 16: 2 Nephi has spoken hard things against the wicked.; 1 Ne. 17: 37 the Lord destroys nations of the wicked.; 1 Ne. 19: 10 God to yield himself into hands of wicked men.; 1 Ne. 20: 22 (Isa. 48: 22 ) no peace unto the wicked.; 1 Ne. 22: 16 the Lord will not suffer the wicked to destroy the righteous.; 2 Ne. 12: 5 ye have all gone astray, every one to his wicked ways.; 2 Ne. 15: 22-23 (Isa. 5: 22-23 ) wo unto those who justify the wicked for reward.; 2 Ne. 23: 11 (Isa. 13: 11 ) 1 will punish the wicked for their iniquity.; 2 Ne. 24: 5 (Isa. 14: 5 ) the Lord hath broken the staff of the wicked.; 2 Ne. 28: 14 because of wickedness, false churches have gone astray.; 2 Ne. 30: 10 the Lord will cause division among people and will destroy the wicked.; Jacob 6: 13 bar of God strikes the wicked with fear.; Mosiah 14: 9 (Isa. 53: 9 ) he made his grave with the wicked.; Alma 1: 32-33 because of law, those who do not belong to church dare not commit wickedness.; Alma 4: 3 afflictions are judgments of God because of wickedness.; Alma 5: 57 come ye out from the wicked.; Alma 5: 57 names of the wicked not to be numbered among the righteous.; Alma 34: 35 (Alma 40: 13 ) final state of the wicked is for devil to have all power over them.; Alma 37: 29 wickedness of Jaredites to be made known, but not secret oaths.; Alma 40: 13-14 spirits of the wicked are cast into outer darkness until resurrection.; Alma 40: 26 an awful death cometh upon the wicked.; Alma 41: 10 wickedness never was happiness.; Hel. 5: 19 many Lamanites are convinced of wickedness of traditions of fathers.; Hel. 6: 2 many Nephites become grossly wicked.; Hel. 6: 24 members of robber band who reveal wickedness are tried according to laws of Gadianton.; Hel. 7: 5 robbers in government let wicked go unpunished because of money.; 3 Ne. 6: 17 Nephites are in state of awful wickedness.; 3 Ne. 9: 7, 9 the Lord destroys cities to hide wickedness.; 3 Ne. 17: 14 Jesus is troubled because of wickedness of Israel.; 3 Ne. 24: 15 (Mal. 3: 15 ) they who work wickedness are set up.; 3 Ne. 24: 18 (Mal. 3: 18 ) ye shall return and discern between the righteous and the wicked.; 3 Ne. 25: 1 all who do wickedly shall be stubble.; Morm. 4: 5 judgments of God will overtake the wicked.; Morm. 4: 5 by the wicked are the wicked punished.; Morm. 4: 5 the wicked stir up hearts of men unto bloodshed.; Morm. 4: 12 never so great wickedness among house of Israel.; Ether 4: 15 Israel to rend veil of unbelief which causes them to remain in state of wickedness.; Moro. 8: 19 awful wickedness to deny pure mercies of God unto little children.; D&C 1: 9 wrath of God to be poured out upon the wicked.; D&C 6: 26 records kept back because of wickedness.; D&C 10: 8 wicked men took translation.; D&C 10: 21 hearts are corrupt and full of wickedness.; D&C 10: 37 men cannot always tell the wicked from the righteous.; D&C 29: 8, 18-20 tribulation to be sent upon the wicked.; D&C 29: 9 (D&C 64: 24 ; D&C 133: 64 ) the wicked shall be as stubble.; D&C 29: 9 wickedness shall not be upon earth.; D&C 29: 17 vengeance on the wicked, for they will not repent.; D&C 29: 27-28, 41 (D&C 63: 34, 54 ) the wicked depart into everlasting fire.; D&C 29: 27 the wicked on the Lord’s left hand to be ashamed before Father.; D&C 34: 9 great destructions await the wicked.; D&C 38: 5 the wicked kept in chains of darkness until judgment.; D&C 38: 30 treasure up wisdom lest wickedness of men reveals things.; D&C 38: 42 go out from among the wicked.; D&C 43: 33 (D&C 63: 54 ) the wicked to go into unquenchable fire until judgment.; D&C 45: 32 wicked men to curse God and die of scourge.; D&C 45: 67, 70 the wicked will fear Zion.; D&C 60: 8, 13-14 (D&C 61: 33 ; D&C 62: 5 ; D&C 68: 1 ) preach among congregations of the wicked.; D&C 61: 8 elders are chastened that they might not perish in wickedness.; D&C 63: 2, 32 the Lord’s anger kindled against the wicked.; D&C 63: 6 let the wicked take heed.; D&C 63: 33 the wicked shall slay the wicked.; D&C 63: 37 (D&C 88: 85 ) desolation of abomination awaits the wicked.; D&C 63: 54 separation of the righteous and the wicked at the Lord’s coming.; D&C 63: 54 angels to cast the wicked into unquenchable fire.; D&C 68: 31 children of saints are growing up in wickedness.; D&C 84: 53 (D&C 101: 95 ) by this you may know the righteous from the wicked.; D&C 93: 25 Satan, the wicked one.; D&C 93: 39 the wicked one takes away light and truth.; D&C 97: 21 let Zion rejoice while the wicked mourn.; D&C 98: 9 when the wicked rule, the people mourn.; D&C 101: 90 wicked stewards will be cut off.; D&C 133: 14 wickedness, which is spiritual Babylon.; D&C 136: 39 the wicked condemned by death of prophet.; D&C 138: 29 unto the wicked the Lord did not go.; Moses 1: 23 account of Moses’ meeting with Satan is not had among men because of wickedness.; Moses 5: 31 Cain glories in his wickedness.; Moses 7: 36 among all God’s workmanship there has not been so great wickedness as among brethren of Enoch(2).; Moses 7: 41 Enoch(2) looks upon wickedness of men and weeps.; Moses 7: 48 earth is weary because of wickedness of men.; Moses 7: 66 great tribulations to be among the wicked.; Moses 8: 22 God sees that wickedness has become great in day of Noah(1).

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Wide

(see also Broad )

3 Ne. 14: 13 (3 Ne. 27: 33 ; Matt. 7: 13 ) wide is gate that leads to destruction.; D&C 38: 1 Christ looked upon wide expanse of eternity.; D&C 122: 7 if jaws of hell gape open wide, it shall be for thy good.; D&C 132: 25 wide is way that leads to the deaths.; Moses 7: 41 heart of Enoch(2) swells wide as eternity.

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Widow, Widowhood

(see also Needy ; Orphan )

2 Ne. 19: 17 (Isa. 9: 17 ) the Lord shall not have mercy upon their widows.; 2 Ne. 20: 1-2 (Isa. 10: 2 ) wo unto those who make widows their prey.; Mosiah 21: 10 (Alma 28: 5 ; Moro. 9: 16 ) many widows in land because of war.; 3 Ne. 22: 4 (Isa. 54: 4 ) thou shalt not remember reproach of thy widowhood.; 3 Ne. 24: 5 (Mal. 3: 5 ) the Lord will be swift witness against those who oppress the widow.; Morm. 8: 40 secret combinations cause widows to mourn before the Lord.; D&C 83: 6 widows and orphans shall be provided for.; D&C 123: 9 saints owe duty to widows of those murdered by persecutors.; D&C 136: 8 each company to bear equal proportion in taking the poor, the widows.

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Wife, Wives

(see also Companion ; Family ; Husband ; Marriage ; Mother ; Woman ; TG Marriage, Wives )

1 Ne. 7: 1 sons of Lehi(1) should take wives to raise up seed.; 1 Ne. 16: 7 Zoram(1) and sons of Lehi(1) take daughters of Ishmael1 to wife.; 1 Ne. 18: 19 wife of Nephi(1) cannot soften brothers’ hearts.; Jacob 1: 15 Nephites desire many wives and concubines.; Jacob 2: 24 taking of many wives by David and Solomon was abominable.; Jacob 2: 27 (Jacob 3: 5 ) no man shall have more than one wife.; Jacob 2: 35 Nephites have broken hearts of tender wives.; Jacob 3: 7 Lamanite husbands and wives love each other and their children.; Mosiah 11: 2 Noah(3) has many wives.; Mosiah 13: 24 (Ex. 20: 17 ) thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife.; Mosiah 19: 11 Noah(3) commands all men to leave wives and flee from Lamanites.; Mosiah 19: 19-24 men return to wives.; Alma 35: 14 outcast Zoramites take up arms to defend selves and wives.; Alma 43: 45 (Alma 46: 12 ; Alma 48: 10 ) Nephites inspired by better cause, fighting for wives and children.; Alma 44: 5 sacred support owed to wives and children.; 3 Ne. 12: 32 (Matt. 5: 32 ) whosoever shall put away wife, save for fornication, causes her to commit adultery.; 3 Ne. 18: 21 pray in your families that wives and children may be blessed.; Morm. 2: 23 Mormon(2) urges Nephites to stand boldly and fight for wives, children, homes.; D&C 19: 25 thou shalt not covet neighbor’s wife.; D&C 25: 5, 13-15 wife’s calling to comfort husband.; D&C 42: 22 love wife with whole heart.; D&C 49: 16 have one wife.; D&C 74: 1 unbelieving husband is sanctified by wife.; D&C 83: 2 women have claim on husbands for maintenance.; D&C 132: 1, 37-39 ancient prophets were given many wives.; D&C 132: 19 if man marry wife by new and everlasting covenant, they shall come forth in first resurrection.; Moses 3: 24 (Abr. 5: 18 ) man shall cleave unto his wife.; Moses 4: 26 (Moses 5: 4 ) Adam calls his wife’s name Eve.; Abr. 2: 2 Abraham takes Sarai to wife.

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Wight’s Ferry

D&C 116 revelation given near.

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Wight, Lyman

D&C 52: 7 to journey to Missouri.; D&C 52: 12 warned of Satan.; D&C 103 Intro. arrives in Kirtland.; D&C 103: 30 to gather company to go to Zion.; D&C 124: 18-19 to continue preaching in meekness.; D&C 124: 22-24, 60, 62, 70 to help in building Nauvoo House.

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Wild

(see also Beast ; Ferocious ; Game ; Wilderness )

1 Ne. 17: 5 land is called Bountiful because of fruit and wild honey.; 2 Ne. 15: 4 (Isa. 5: 4 ) what could have been done for vineyard when it brought forth wild grapes.; Jacob 5 parable of wild branches grafted into tame olive-tree.; Enos 1: 20 (Mosiah 10: 12 ) Lamanites become wild and ferocious people.; Alma 47: 36 Nephite dissenters become more wild than Lamanites.; Hel. 3: 16 Nephites become wicked, wild, ferocious.; D&C 109: 65 remnant of Jacob to be converted from wild and savage condition.; Moses 6: 38 a wild man hath come among us.

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Wilderness

(see also Desolate )

1 Ne. 2: 4 Lehi(1) and family depart into wilderness.; 1 Ne. 2: 5-6 Lehites travel three days in wilderness by Red Sea.; 1 Ne. 8: 4 Lehi(1) dreams of dark and dreary wilderness.; 1 Ne. 17: 4 Lehites sojourn eight years in wilderness.; 1 Ne. 18: 7 Lehi(1) begets two sons in wilderness.; 2 Ne. 2: 2 Jacob(2), firstborn in wilderness.; 2 Ne. 3: 1 Joseph(2) was born in wilderness of afflictions.; 2 Ne. 5: 5-7 the Lord warns Nephi(1) and followers to flee into wilderness.; 2 Ne. 8: 3 (Isa. 51: 3 ) the Lord will make Zion’s wilderness like Eden.; Jacob 1: 7 provocation in days of temptation while children of Israel were in wilderness.; Jacob 4: 5 Abraham offered up Isaac in wilderness.; Mosiah 7: 4 Ammon(1) and brethren wander forty days in wilderness looking for land of Lehi-Nephi.; Mosiah 21: 25 Limhi’s men, searching for Zarahemla, are lost in wilderness.; Mosiah 23: 1, 3 Alma(1) and followers flee eight days into wilderness.; Alma 2: 37 Lamanites flee to wilderness called Hermounts.; Alma 33: 19 (Hel. 8: 14 ) a type of Christ was raised in wilderness.; Alma 34: 26 pour out your souls in your secret places and wilderness.; Alma 37: 39 Liahona prepared to show way in wilderness.; Ether 2: 5-7 Jaredites travel through wilderness to sea.; D&C 5: 14 (D&C 33: 5 ; D&C 109: 73 ) the Lord’s church to come forth out of wilderness.; D&C 17: 1 miraculous directors given to Lehi in wilderness.; D&C 49: 24 Jacob shall flourish in wilderness.; D&C 84: 23 Moses taught children of Israel in wilderness.; D&C 86: 3 tares drive church into wilderness.; D&C 88: 66 voice crying in wilderness.; D&C 124: 38 Israel bore tabernacle in wilderness.; D&C 128: 20 voice of Peter, James, and John in wilderness.; D&C 133: 68 the Lord makes the rivers a wilderness.; Moses 7: 13 roar of lions heard out of wilderness.

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Wiles

(see also Cunning ; Deceit ; Subtle )

Hel. 3: 29 word of God divides asunder all wiles of devil.

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Wilfully

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Will

(see also Agency ; Desire ; Intent ; Pleasure ; Purpose ; Willing ; TG Will )

2 Ne. 2: 21 days of men were prolonged according to will of God.; 2 Ne. 2: 28 choose eternal life according to will of Holy Spirit.; 2 Ne. 2: 29 do not choose eternal death according to will of flesh.; 2 Ne. 10: 24 reconcile yourselves to will of God, not to will of devil and flesh.; 2 Ne. 27: 13 none others shall view plates, save a few, according to will of God.; Jacob 7: 14 not my will be done, if God will smite thee for a sign.; Jacob 7: 14 thy will, O Lord, be done, and not mine.; W of M 1: 7 the Lord works in Mormon(2) to do according to his will.; Mosiah 2: 21 God lends you breath, that you may do according to your own will.; Mosiah 3: 11 Christ’s blood atones for sins of those who have died not knowing will of God.; Mosiah 15: 2 Son subjects flesh to will of Father.; Mosiah 15: 7 will of Son is swallowed up in will of Father.; Mosiah 16: 11-12 the evil to receive eternal damnation, having gone according to own carnal wills.; Mosiah 18: 28 men should impart of their substance of own free will.; Mosiah 24: 15 people of Alma(1) submit cheerfully to will of the Lord.; Alma 12: 31 because of transgression, men are placed in state to act according to their wills.; Alma 29: 4 the Lord grants unto men according to their wills.; Alma 32: 19 how much more cursed is he who knoweth will of God and doeth it not.; Alma 40: 13 spirits of the wicked are led captive by will of devil.; Alma 42: 7 first parents became subjects to follow after own will.; Hel. 7: 5 robbers obtain government that they might steal and kill and do according to own wills.; Hel. 10: 4 Nephi(2) has not sought own life, but the Lord’s will.; Hel. 10: 5 Nephi(2) would not ask that which is contrary to the Lord’s will.; 3 Ne. 1: 14 Christ comes to do will both of Father and of Son.; 3 Ne. 6: 18 people do not sin ignorantly, for they know will of God.; 3 Ne. 11: 11 Christ has suffered will of Father in all things.; 3 Ne. 13: 10 (Matt. 6: 10 ) thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.; 3 Ne. 27: 13 Christ came into world to do will of Father.; 3 Ne. 28: 7 three Nephites to live until all things are fulfilled according to will of Father.; Morm. 8: 14-15 God wills that records be brought forth with eye single to his glory.; Ether 3: 4 God has all power and can do whatsoever he wilt for benefit of man.; D&C 3: 4 one who follows his own will must fall.; D&C 19: 2, 24 Christ accomplished will of Father.; D&C 20: 24 Christ ascended to reign according to will of Father.; D&C 29: 40 Adam became subject to will of devil.; D&C 31: 13 these words are of Christ, by will of Father.; D&C 46: 30 he who asks in Spirit asks according to will of God.; D&C 58: 20 let God rule him who judges, according to counsel of his own will.; D&C 58: 27 men should do many things of own free will.; D&C 63: 20 he who does the Lord’s will shall overcome.; D&C 63: 22 the Lord will make known his will not by commandment.; D&C 64: 29 whatever ye do according to the Lord’s will is the Lord’s business.; D&C 68: 4 whatsoever elders speak shall be will of the Lord.; D&C 76: 10 secrets of divine will to be made known.; D&C 88: 1 elders assemble to receive the Lord’s will.; D&C 88: 35 that which willeth to abide in sin cannot be sanctified.; D&C 89: 2 Word of Wisdom shows forth order and will of God.; D&C 124: 5 Holy Ghost to know the Lord’s will.; D&C 124: 89 if he will do my will, let him hearken to counsel.; D&C 133: 60-61 the Lord’s will that commandments go to all flesh.

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Williams, Frederick G.

D&C 64: 21 not to sell farm.; D&C 81 Intro. (D&C 90: 19 ) is called to be high priest and counselor to Joseph Smith.; D&C 90: 6 is equal with Joseph Smith in holding keys.; D&C 90: 19 home to be provided for family of.; D&C 92 revelation to.; D&C 92: 1 to be received into United Order.; D&C 93: 41-43 is condemned for failure to teach family.; D&C 93: 52-53 instructions given to.; D&C 102: 3 a president of the high council.; D&C 104: 27, 29 house given to.

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Williams, Samuel

D&C 124: 137 member of elders quorum presidency.

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Willing, Willingness

(see also Desire ; Will )

2 Ne. 31: 13 witness unto Father you are willing to take name of Christ by baptism.; Mosiah 3: 19 natural man must become as child, willing to submit to all things.; Mosiah 18: 8-9 those willing to bear one another’s burdens should be baptized.; Mosiah 21: 35 baptism a testimony that men are willing to serve God.; Mosiah 26: 18 blessed is this people who are willing to bear the Lord’s name.; Mosiah 29: 3 sons of Mosiah(2) not willing to become king.; Mosiah 29: 38 every man expresses willingness to answer for his own sins.; Alma 7: 15 show God you are willing to enter covenant by going into waters of baptism.; Hel. 6: 36 the Lord pours out Spirit upon Lamanites because of their willingness to believe his words.; 3 Ne. 6: 14 Lamanites are willing with all diligence to keep commandments.; 3 Ne. 18: 10 (Moro. 4: 3 ) partaking of sacrament witnesses to Father that men are willing to do what they have been commanded.; Moro. 4: 3 (Moro. 5: 2 ) partaking of sacrament witnesses that men are willing to take upon themselves Christ’s name and always remember him.; D&C 20: 37, 77 those who receive baptism and sacrament witness they are willing to take name of Son.; D&C 64: 34 the Lord requires heart and willing mind.; D&C 88: 32 they who remain shall enjoy that which they are willing to receive because they were not willing to enjoy that which they might have received.; D&C 97: 8 those who are willing to observe covenants by sacrifice.; D&C 101: 63 churches must be willing to be guided in right and proper way.

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Wilson, Calves

D&C 75: 15 is called to proclaim gospel in west.

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Wilson, Dunbar

D&C 124: 132 member of high council.

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Win, Won

(see also Conquer ; Gain )

Mosiah 4: 27 men should be diligent, that they might win prize.; Alma 17: 29 Ammon(2) shows power in restoring flocks that he might win hearts of fellow-servants.; Ether 9: 10 sons of Akish won hearts of people.

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Wind

(see also Adversity ; Storm ; Tempest ; Whirlwind )

1 Ne. 18: 8 Lehites driven before wind toward promised land.; Alma 26: 6 converts shall not be driven with fierce winds whithersoever enemy listeth to carry them.; Alma 37: 15 (Morm. 5: 18 ) Satan to sift transgressor as chaff before wind.; Hel. 5: 12 (3 Ne. 14: 24-25 ; Matt. 7: 24-25 ) devil’s winds have no power over those built upon rock of Redeemer.; 3 Ne. 11: 40 (3 Ne. 14: 26-27 ; 3 Ne. 18: 13 ; Matt. 7: 26-27 ) gates of hell stand open to receive those built on sandy foundation when winds beat upon them.; 3 Ne. 14: 25 those built on rock do not fall when winds blow.; Morm. 5: 16, 18 Nephites are driven as chaff before wind.; Ether 2: 24 winds have gone forth out of the Lord’s mouth.; Ether 6: 5-8 furious wind blows Jaredite vessels toward promised land.; D&C 90: 5 men to beware how they hold God’s oracles, lest they fall when winds blow.; D&C 109: 37 let thy house be filled, as with rushing mighty wind.; D&C 133: 7 saints to gather out from four winds.; Abr. 2: 7 the Lord causes wind and fire to be his chariot.

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Windows

3 Ne. 24: 10 (Mal. 3: 10 ) the Lord will open windows of heaven.; Ether 2: 23 no windows in Jaredite barges.

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Wine

(see also Drink ; Drunk, Drunken ; Grape ; Sacrament ; Vine ; Wine-press ; Word of Wisdom )

1 Ne. 4: 7 Laban drunken with wine.; 1 Ne. 21: 26 (Isa. 49: 26 ) they who oppress thee shall be drunken with own blood as with sweet wine.; 2 Ne. 8: 21 (Isa. 51: 21 ) hear now this, thou drunken, and not with wine.; 2 Ne. 9: 50 (Isa. 55: 1 ) come buy wine and milk without money.; 2 Ne. 15: 11 (Isa. 5: 11 ) wo unto them that follow strong drink from early in morning until night, and wine inflame them.; 2 Ne. 27: 4 those who do iniquity shall be drunken, but not with wine.; Mosiah 11: 15 Noah(3) builds wine-presses and makes wine in abundance.; Mosiah 22: 7-10 Limhi sends tribute of wine to Lamanites to make guards drunken.; Alma 55: 8-14 Laman(4) takes wine to Lamanite guards to make them drunken.; 3 Ne. 18: 1-3, 8-9 (3 Ne. 20: 5-9 ) Christ administers wine in sacrament to Nephites.; 3 Ne. 20: 8 (Moro. 5: 2 ) wine of sacrament in remembrance of Christ’s blood.; Ether 15: 22 Jaredites drunken with anger, as man who is drunken with wine.; Moro. 5 mode of administering sacramental wine.; Moro. 6: 6 church meets oft to partake of bread and wine in remembrance of Jesus.; D&C 20: 40 apostles to administer bread and wine of sacrament.; D&C 20: 75 church to partake of bread and wine.; D&C 20: 78 mode of administering sacramental wine.; D&C 27: 3-4 saints not to purchase wine from enemies.; D&C 35: 11 (D&C 88: 94, 105 ) Babylon makes nations drink of wine of wrath of her fornication.; D&C 89: 5 not good for any man to drink wine.; D&C 89: 6 pure wine of grape of vine should be used in sacrament.

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Wine-press

(see also Wine )

Mosiah 11: 15 Noah(3) builds wine-presses.; D&C 76: 107 (D&C 88: 106 ; D&C 133: 48, 50 ) Christ has trodden wine-press alone.

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Wing

2 Ne. 4: 25 body of Nephi(1) is carried upon wings of Spirit to high mountain.; 2 Ne. 16: 1-2 (Isa. 6: 1-2 ) seraphim with six wings above God’s throne.; 2 Ne. 25: 13 Christ to rise from dead with healing in wings.; 3 Ne. 10: 4-6 (Matt. 23: 37 ; Luke 13: 34 ) the Lord would gather Israel as hen gathers chickens under wings.; 3 Ne. 25: 2 Son of Righteousness to arise with healing in his wings.; D&C 10: 65 (D&C 29: 2 ; D&C 43: 24 ) the Lord would gather his people as hen gathers chickens under her wings.; D&C 77: 4 beast’s wings are representation of power.; D&C 88: 45 earth rolls upon her wings.; D&C 124: 18 the Lord will bear his servant as on eagles’ wings.; D&C 124: 99 mount up in imagination as upon eagles’ wings.

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Winter

D&C 89: 13 flesh should not be used, only in times of winter.; JS-M 1: 17 (Matt. 24: 20 ) pray that flight be not in winter.

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Winter Quarters [Omaha, Nebraska]

D&C 136 revelation given at.

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Wisdom, Wise, Wisely

(see also God, Wisdom of ; Knowledge ; Learned [adj.] ; Learning ; Prudence ; Understand )

1 Ne. 9: 5 (W of M 1: 6-7 ) the Lord commands Nephi(1) to make plates for wise purpose.; 2 Ne. 9: 28 when men are learned, they think they are wise.; 2 Ne. 9: 28 wisdom of the learned is foolishness.; 2 Ne. 9: 42 the Lord despises those who are puffed up because of wisdom.; 2 Ne. 15: 21 (Isa. 5: 21 ) wo unto the wise in their own eyes.; 2 Ne. 21: 2 (Isa. 11: 2 ) spirit of wisdom and understanding shall rest upon him.; 2 Ne. 27: 26 (Isa. 29: 14 ) wisdom of their wise and learned shall perish.; 2 Ne. 28: 30 those who hearken to the Lord’s counsel shall learn wisdom.; Jacob 6: 12 be wise, what can I say more.; Mosiah 2: 17 Benjamin tells his people these things that they might learn wisdom.; Mosiah 2: 36 transgressors withdraw themselves from Spirit, that it has no place to guide them in wisdom’s paths.; Mosiah 4: 27 see that all these things are done in wisdom and order.; Mosiah 29: 11 appoint wise men to be judges.; Alma 29: 8 the Lord grants unto all nations to teach his word in wisdom.; Alma 32: 12 necessary that you should learn wisdom.; Alma 32: 23 little children are given words that confound the wise.; Alma 37: 2 sacred things are kept for wise purpose.; Alma 37: 35 learn wisdom in thy youth.; Alma 38: 9 Alma(2) speaks to son, that he may learn wisdom.; Alma 38: 11 do not boast in your own wisdom.; Hel. 12: 5 how slow are men to walk in wisdom’s paths.; Hel. 16: 14 angels appear unto wise men.; Hel. 16: 15 people depend upon own wisdom.; 3 Ne. 14: 24-25 (Matt. 7: 24-25 ) those who do Jesus’ sayings are compared to wise man who builds house on rock.; Morm. 9: 28 be wise in days of probation.; Moro. 10: 9 to one is given by Spirit to teach word of wisdom.; D&C 1: 26 those who seek wisdom shall be instructed.; D&C 5: 9 sacred things reserved for wise purpose.; D&C 6: 7 (D&C 11: 7 ) seek not for riches, but for wisdom.; D&C 9: 3, 6 be patient, for it is wisdom in me that I have dealt with you in this manner.; D&C 10: 34-37 (D&C 19: 21 ) wisdom not to show manuscript to world.; D&C 19: 41 conduct thyself wisely before the Lord.; D&C 28: 5 Oliver Cowdery to write by way of wisdom, not commandment.; D&C 38: 30 treasure up wisdom in bosoms.; D&C 42: 68 (James 1: 5 ) he who lacks wisdom, let him ask of God.; D&C 45: 57 they who are wise shall abide the Lord’s coming.; D&C 46: 17 spiritual gift of word of wisdom.; D&C 46: 18 word of knowledge given that all may be taught to be wise.; D&C 50: 1 hearken to words of wisdom to be given.; D&C 51: 19 wise steward shall enter joy of the Lord.; D&C 52: 17 bring forth fruits of praise and wisdom.; D&C 58: 26 he who is compelled in all things is not wise servant.; D&C 63: 54 foolish virgins among the wise.; D&C 72: 4 he who is wise in time is worthy to inherit Father’s mansions.; D&C 76: 9 wisdom of those who serve the Lord shall be great.; D&C 76: 9 wisdom of the wise shall perish.; D&C 78: 2 he who has ordained you from on high shall speak words of wisdom.; D&C 82: 22 wisdom to make friends with mammon of unrighteousness.; D&C 88: 40 wisdom receives wisdom.; D&C 88: 118 (D&C 109: 7 ) teach one another words of wisdom.; D&C 89 Word of Wisdom.; D&C 97: 1 many are seeking diligently to learn wisdom.; D&C 98: 10 honest and wise men should be sought.; D&C 101: 61 blessing of being wise steward in the Lord’s house.; D&C 101: 80 the Lord established Constitution by wise men.; D&C 105: 23 reveal not things the Lord has revealed until it is wisdom in him that they be revealed.; D&C 111: 11 be as wise as serpents.; D&C 124: 1 prophet raised to show wisdom through weak things.; D&C 128: 18 things kept hid from the wise shall be revealed.; D&C 133: 58 weak shall confound the wise.; D&C 136: 32 the ignorant to learn wisdom by humbling himself.; Abr. 1: 26 Pharaoh judges his people wisely.; Abr. 3: 21 God’s wisdom excelleth them all.; JS-H 1: 11-13, 26 (James 1: 5 ) if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God.

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Wish

(see also Desire ; Will )

Alma 13: 27 Alma(2) wishes that people would hearken to his words.; Alma 29: 1 O that I were an angel and could have wish of my heart.; Alma 29: 3 I am a man and do sin in my wish.; 3 Ne. 4: 16 if robbers can cut Nephites off from outward privileges, Nephites would yield themselves up according to robbers’ wishes.

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Witchcraft

(see also Magic ; Sorceries )

3 Ne. 21: 16 (Micah 5: 12 ) the Lord will cut off witchcrafts out of land.; Morm. 1: 19 (Morm. 2: 10 ) witchcrafts in land.

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Withdraw, Withdrew, Withdrawn

(see also Darkness, Spiritual ; Excommunication ; Shrink ; Spirit, Holy )

Mosiah 2: 36 those who transgress against knowledge withdraw themselves from Spirit.; Alma 1: 24 many withdrew themselves from church.; Alma 34: 35 Spirit withdraws from those who become subject to spirit of devil.; Hel. 4: 24 Spirit withdraws from Nephites.; Hel. 13: 8 because of hardness of hearts, the Lord will withdraw Spirit from Nephites.; D&C 121: 37 when man exercises unrighteous dominion, heavens withdraw themselves.; D&C 134: 10 religious societies can only withdraw fellowship from members.; Moses 1: 15 Spirit has not altogether withdrawn from Moses.; Abr. 2: 12 the Lord has withdrawn from speaking to Abraham.

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Wither, Withered

Jacob 5: 40 wild branch overcomes tree, that good branch withered.; Alma 32: 38 if ye do not nourish tree, it will wither in heat.; 3 Ne. 17: 7 bring the withered that the Lord may heal them.; Moses 1: 11 Moses would have been withered if natural eyes had seen God.

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Withhold, Withheld

(see also Hinder ; Hold ; Keep ; Reserve ; Restrain ; Retain ; Stay ; Stop )

1 Ne. 17: 49 brothers commanded not to withhold labor from Nephi(1).; Mosiah 4: 22 (Alma 5: 55 ) how much more just will be your condemnation for withholding your substance.; Alma 14: 22-23 people of Ammonihah withhold food from Alma(2) and Amulek.; Hel. 4: 11-12 slaughter of Nephites caused by withholding food from hungry and clothing from the naked.; 3 Ne. 26: 10 if men do not believe these things, greater things shall be withheld.; Ether 3: 25-26 (Ether 12: 21 ) the Lord withheld nothing from sight of brother of Jared(2).; Moro. 7: 36 has the Lord withheld power of Holy Ghost.; D&C 25: 4 things not seen are withheld from world.; D&C 64: 16 Spirit is withheld because elders sought evil.; D&C 70: 14 manifestations of Spirit will be withheld if saints are not equal in temporal things.; D&C 121: 28 time to come in which nothing shall be withheld.; D&C 133: 49 moon shall withhold its light.; Moses 7: 51 the Lord could not withhold from Enoch(2).

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Withstand, Withstood

(see also Overcome ; Reject ; Resist )

Mosiah 12: 19 Abinadi withstood priests’ questions.; Alma 5: 53 can ye withstand these sayings.; Alma 30: 53 Korihor withstood truth because he was deceived by devil.; Alma 37: 33 teach them to withstand every temptation.; D&C 27: 15 take the Lord’s armor, that you may be able to withstand evil day.

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Witness

(see also Apostle ; Baptism ; Convince ; Evidence ; Prove ; Record ; Reveal ; See ; Testify ; Verified ; Witnesses, Three ; TG Witness ; TG Witness of the Father )

1 Ne. 11: 7 Nephi(1) to witness man descending out of heaven.; 2 Ne. 11: 3 (2 Ne. 27: 13-14 ) God sends more than three witnesses.; 2 Ne. 13: 9 (Isa. 3: 9 ) show of their countenances witnesses against them.; 2 Ne. 18: 2 (Isa. 8: 2 ) Isaiah(1) takes faithful witnesses to record.; 2 Ne. 27: 14 in mouth of as many witnesses as seems good the Lord will establish his word.; 2 Ne. 27: 22 book to be sealed again after witnesses have been obtained.; 2 Ne. 29: 8 testimony of two nations is witness that I am God.; 2 Ne. 31: 6-7 by baptism, Christ witnesseth to Father that he would be obedient.; 2 Ne. 31: 13-14 (Mosiah 18: 10 ; 3 Ne. 18: 10 ; Moro. 4: 3 ) baptism is witnessing to Father that you are willing to take name of Christ and keep commandments.; 2 Ne. 31: 18 (3 Ne. 16: 6 ) Holy Ghost witnesses of Father and Son.; Jacob 4: 6 having witnesses of prophets and revelations, we obtain a hope.; Jacob 4: 13 Nephites are not witnesses alone of these things.; Mosiah 13: 23 (Ex. 20: 16 ) thou shalt not bear false witness.; Mosiah 18: 9-10 those willing to stand as witnesses of God should be baptized.; Mosiah 18: 10 baptism a witness that men have entered covenant with God.; Mosiah 21: 35 baptism a witness of willingness to serve God.; Mosiah 24: 14 people of Alma(1) to stand as a witnesses of God.; Mosiah 26: 9 many witnesses against unbelievers.; Alma 14: 11 blood of the innocent shall stand as witness against the wicked.; Alma 30: 45 will ye deny all these witnesses.; Alma 34: 30 after ye have received witnesses, bring fruit unto repentance.; Alma 47: 33 Lamanite queen asks Amalickiah to bring witnesses of king’s death.; Hel. 16: 20 people do not believe what they cannot witness with own eyes.; 3 Ne. 7: 15 Nephi(3) an eye-witness.; 3 Ne. 18: 11 (Moro. 4: 3 ; Moro. 5: 2 ) partake of sacrament that Christ may witness to Father that ye always remember him.; 3 Ne. 24: 5 (Mal. 3: 5 ) the Lord will be swift witness against the wicked.; Ether 12: 6 ye receive no witness until after trial of faith.; Moro. 6: 7 transgressor condemned by three witnesses is not numbered among church.; D&C 5 Intro. witnesses to Book of Mormon.; D&C 5: 2 (D&C 14: 8 ) Joseph Smith to stand as witness of plates.; D&C 6: 23 what greater witness can God give.; D&C 6: 28 (D&C 128: 3 ) every word to be established by two or three witnesses.; D&C 14: 8 Holy Ghost gives utterance, to stand as witness.; D&C 20: 13 world judged by witnesses.; D&C 20: 16 elders bear witness to Majesty on high.; D&C 20: 77, 79 partakers of sacrament witness they will take Christ’s name, keep commandments, remember him.; D&C 27: 12 (D&C 107: 23, 26 ) apostles are especial witnesses of the Lord’s name.; D&C 42: 80-81 at trial of adulterer, two or more witnesses required.; D&C 77: 15 two witnesses are two prophets raised to Jewish nation.; D&C 107: 25 seventies are special witnesses.; D&C 127: 6 (D&C 128: 2 ) recorder to be eye-witness to baptisms.; D&C 136: 40 the Lord has left a witness of his name.

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Witnesses, Three

(see also Book of Mormon ; Cowdery, Oliver ; Harris, Martin ; Whitmer, David ; Witness )

2 Ne. 27: 12 (Ether 5: 2-4 ) three witnesses to see book by power of God and testify to its truth.; D&C 17: 7 Three Witnesses receive same power and gift as Joseph Smith.; D&C 20: 10 ministering of angels to Three Witnesses.

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Wives

(see Wife )

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Wolf, Wolves

(see also Animal ; Primal; Prophets, False )

2 Ne. 21: 6 (2 Ne. 30: 12 ; Isa. 11: 6 ) wolf shall dwell with lamb.; Alma 5: 59 shepherd watches that no wolves enter and devour flock.; Alma 5: 60 suffer no ravenous wolf to enter among you.; 3 Ne. 14: 15 (Matt. 7: 15 ) beware of false prophets in sheep’s clothing, inwardly they are ravening wolves.; D&C 122: 6 enemies prowl like wolves.

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Woman, Women

(see also Creation ; Daughter ; Eve ; Female ; Mother ; Wife ; TG Woman )

1 Ne. 17: 1-2, 20 Lehite women bear children, are strong like unto men.; 1 Ne. 21: 15 (Isa. 49: 15 ) can woman forget her sucking child.; 2 Ne. 9: 21 Christ to suffer pains of all men, women, children.; 2 Ne. 13: 12 (Isa. 3: 12 ) women shall rule over the Lord’s people.; 2 Ne. 14: 1 (Isa. 4: 1 ) seven women shall ask to be called by one man’s name to take away reproach.; Jacob 2: 28 the Lord delights in chastity of women.; Mosiah 10: 5 (Hel. 6: 13 ) women spin and toil.; Alma 19: 16-17 Lamanitish woman named Abish makes known what has happened to Lamoni.; Alma 19: 28-29 woman servant takes queen by hand to raise her.; Alma 30: 18 Korihor leads away many women and men to commit whoredoms.; Alma 32: 23 the Lord imparts his word by angels to men, women, children.; Alma 54: 3 Lamanites take women and children as prisoners.; 3 Ne. 12: 28 (Matt. 5: 28 ) whoso looks upon a woman to lust after her has committed adultery in heart.; 3 Ne. 22: 6 (Isa. 54: 6 ) the Lord has called thee as a woman forsaken.; Morm. 4: 14, 21 Lamanites offer women and children as sacrifices to idols.; Moro. 9: 8 Lamanites feed women flesh of husbands.; Moro. 9: 16 many old women die from hunger.; D&C 18: 42 all men, women, and children must repent and be baptized.; D&C 42: 23 (D&C 63: 16 ) to lust after woman is to deny faith.; D&C 42: 84 man or woman who robs should be delivered to civil law.; D&C 49: 22 Son of Man comes not in form of woman.; D&C 83: 2 women have claim on husbands for maintenance.; D&C 101: 81 parable of woman and unjust judge.; D&C 136: 35 days of sorrow come like woman taken in travail.; Moses 3: 22 (Abr. 5: 16 ) God makes woman from Adam’s rib.; Moses 3: 23 she shall be called Woman because she was taken out of man.; Moses 4: 7-12 woman was beguiled by serpent in Garden of Eden.; Moses 4: 26 the Lord has called the first of all women Eve, which are many.; Abr. 1: 23-24 Egypt first discovered by woman.

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Womb

1 Ne. 20: 8 (Isa. 48: 8 ) thou wast called a transgressor from womb.; 1 Ne. 21: 1, 5 (Isa. 49: 1, 5 ) the Lord has called me from womb.; 1 Ne. 21: 15 (Isa. 49: 15 ) can woman not have compassion on son of her womb.; D&C 84: 27 John the Baptist was filled with Holy Ghost from mother’s womb.

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Won

(see Win, Won )

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Wonder, Wonderful

(see also Marvel ; Miracle ; Sign )

1 Ne. 19: 13 Jews will reject signs and wonders.; 2 Ne. 3: 24 one shall rise up to work mighty wonders in restoring Israel.; 2 Ne. 19: 6 (Isa. 9: 6 ) Messiah shall be called Wonderful.; 2 Ne. 25: 17 (2 Ne. 27: 26 ; Isa. 29: 14 ) the Lord will do marvelous work and wonder among men.; 2 Ne. 26: 13 the Lord works wonders among men according to their faith.; Mosiah 3: 15 the Lord showed many signs and wonders to Israel.; Hel. 14: 6 (3 Ne. 1: 22 ; 3 Ne. 2: 1 ) many signs and wonders in heavens at Christ’s birth.; Hel. 16: 4 Nephi(2) shows people signs and wonders.; D&C 35: 8 the Lord shows wonders to those who believe.; D&C 45: 40 those who fear the Lord will see wonders.; D&C 65: 4 make known the Lord’s wonderful works.; D&C 76: 5-8 wonders of eternity to be shown to those who fear and serve the Lord.; D&C 84: 66 believers shall do many wonderful works.; D&C 128: 23 seas and lands tell the wonders of Eternal King.

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Wood

(see also Timber ; Waste ; Woods )

1 Ne. 16: 23 Nephi(1) makes bow out of wood.; 2 Ne. 5: 15 (Jarom 1: 8 ) Nephites work in all manner of wood.; Mosiah 11: 8 Noah(3) ornaments buildings with fine wood.; Hel. 3: 10-11 Nephites ship timber to land northward to build cities of wood and cement.; 3 Ne. 8: 21 because of darkness, no fire can be kindled with fine and dry wood.; Abr. 1: 11 virgins are sacrificed because they will not worship gods of wood.

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Woodruff, Wilford

D&C 118: 6 (D&C 124: 129 ) is called to fill position in Council of Twelve.; D&C 136: 13 to organize a company for journey west.; D&C 138: 53 among choice ones in spirit world.; OD 1 issues manifesto against practicing plural marriage.

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Woods

(see also Wood )

JS-H 1: 14, 68 Joseph Smith retires to woods to pray.

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Word

(see also Communication ; Language ; Lips ; Mouth ; Read ; Sayings ; Tongue ; Utter, Utterance ; Voice ; Word of God / Word of the Lord ; TG Word )

1 Ne. 3: 18 Jews have rejected words of prophets.; 1 Ne. 17: 26 by Moses’ word, waters of Red Sea were divided.; 2 Ne. 3: 19-20 fruit of loins of Joseph(1) shall cry from dust according to simpleness of their words.; 2 Ne. 3: 21 weakness of their words will the Lord make strong in their faith.; 2 Ne. 9: 40 give ear to my words.; 2 Ne. 9: 40 words of truth are hard against all uncleanness.; 2 Ne. 25: 19 according to words of prophets the Messiah comes in six hundred years after Lehi(1) left Jerusalem.; 2 Ne. 27: 6, 14 the Lord will bring forth words of book, which shall be words of those who have slumbered.; 2 Ne. 27: 31-32 they who make a man an offender for a word shall be cut off.; 2 Ne. 28: 8 many shall say, take advantage of one because of his words.; 2 Ne. 29: 2 words of seed of Nephi(1) shall proceed out of the Lord’s mouth.; 2 Ne. 33: 10 if ye believe in Christ, ye will believe in these words.; Enos 1: 3 words Enos(2) had heard father speak concerning eternal life sink deep into his heart.; Mosiah 4: 30 if ye do not watch thoughts and words, ye must perish.; Mosiah 15: 11 those who have hearkened to words of prophets concerning Christ are heirs of kingdom of God.; Alma 12: 14 our words will condemn us.; Alma 30: 43 Korihor has no evidence that there is no God except his own words.; Alma 32: 27 try experiment upon words of Alma(2).; Alma 41: 12-15 meaning of word restoration is to bring back evil for evil, good for good.; Alma 61: 14 whatsoever evil we cannot resist with our words, let us resist with swords.; Hel. 10: 5 the Lord will make Nephi(2) mighty in word and deed.; Hel. 12: 4 how quick are men to hearken to words of evil one.; 3 Ne. 19: 24 disciples do not multiply many words in prayer.; Ether 12: 23 the Lord has made Nephites mighty in word by faith, but not in writing.; Moro. 10: 9 to one is given by Spirit to teach word of wisdom.; Moro. 10: 10 to another is given to teach word of knowledge.; D&C 21: 4-5 receive prophets’ words as though from the Lord’s own mouth.; D&C 42: 80 every word against adulterer shall be established by two or three witnesses.; D&C 46: 17 to some is given word of wisdom.; D&C 50: 17 he who preaches word of truth preaches by Spirit of truth.; D&C 63: 58 day of warning, not of many words.; D&C 84: 85 treasure up in minds the words of life.; D&C 88: 118 (D&C 109: 14 ) teach one another words of wisdom.; D&C 89 the Word of Wisdom.; D&C 93: 8 in the beginning the word was.; D&C 112: 8 the high shall be brought low by elders’ word.; D&C 130: 11 new name is key word.; D&C 131: 5 (2 Pet. 1: 19 ) more sure word of prophecy explained.; D&C 136: 24 let your words tend to edifying one another.; Moses 6: 59 men must be born again and enjoy words of eternal life.

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Word of God / Word of the Lord

(see also Gospel ; Revelation ; Word ; TG Word of God ; TG Word of the Lord )

1 Ne. 2: 3 Lehi(1) is obedient to word of the Lord.; 1 Ne. 4: 14 Nephi(1) remembers words of the Lord spoken in wilderness.; 1 Ne. 7: 4 sons of Lehi(1) speak words of the Lord to Ishmael1.; 1 Ne. 7: 9 how is it ye have not hearkened to word of the Lord.; 1 Ne. 7: 13 (1 Ne. 10: 13 ; 2 Ne. 5: 19-20 ; Mosiah 21: 4 ; 3 Ne. 29: 2 ) word of the Lord to be fulfilled.; 1 Ne. 11: 25 (1 Ne. 15: 24 ) iron rod is word of God.; 1 Ne. 15: 25 Nephi(1) exhorts brothers to give heed to word of God.; 1 Ne. 17: 23 would Israel have been led out of Egypt if they had not hearkened to words of the Lord.; 1 Ne. 17: 31 according to his word God did all things for Israelites.; 1 Ne. 17: 31 nothing done save it were by God’s word.; 1 Ne. 17: 35 children of land had rejected every word of God.; 1 Ne. 17: 45 ye were past feeling that ye could not feel his words.; 2 Ne. 1: 26 sharpness of Nephi(1) is sharpness of power of word of God.; 2 Ne. 3: 11 the Lord will give power to latter-day seer to bring forth his word and convince people of his word.; 2 Ne. 9: 16 God’s eternal word cannot pass away.; 2 Ne. 9: 40 Nephi has spoken words of your maker.; 2 Ne. 12: 3 (Isa. 2: 3 ) word of the Lord shall go out from Jerusalem.; 2 Ne. 27: 14 wo unto him who rejects word of God.; 2 Ne. 28: 29 wo unto him who shall say, We have received word of God and need no more.; 2 Ne. 29: 2-3 (Moro. 10: 28 ) the Lord’s words shall hiss forth to ends of earth.; 2 Ne. 29: 9 the Lord speaks forth his word according to his own pleasure.; 2 Ne. 29: 9 because the Lord has spoken one word, ye need not suppose he cannot speak another.; 2 Ne. 29: 14 the Lord’s word shall be gathered in one.; 2 Ne. 31: 15 voice from the Father says, Words of my Beloved are true.; 2 Ne. 31: 20 (2 Ne. 32: 3 ) press forward, feasting upon word of Christ.; 2 Ne. 32: 3 angels speak words of Christ.; 2 Ne. 32: 3 words of Christ will tell you all things you should do.; Jacob 1: 19 teachers take responsibility for people’s sins if they do not teach word of God.; Jacob 2: 4 (Morm. 7: 7 ) as yet, Nephites have been obedient to word of the Lord.; Jacob 2: 8 pleasing word of God heals wounded soul.; Jacob 2: 27 (Morm. 9: 27 ) hearken to word of the Lord.; Jacob 2: 35 because of strictness of word of God which comes down against wicked, many hearts die pierced with deep wounds.; Jacob 4: 9 by God’s word man came upon face of earth.; Jacob 6: 7 after ye have been nourished by good word of God, will ye bring forth evil fruit.; Jarom 1: 9 (Alma 9: 14 ; Alma 25: 17 ; Alma 50: 19, 21 ) word of the Lord is verified.; Omni 1: 13 (Mosiah 26: 39 ) Nephites are admonished by word of God.; W of M 1: 11 people are judged out of records, according to word of God.; Mosiah 11: 29 Noah(3) hardens heart against word of the Lord.; Mosiah 18: 32 people of Alma(1) assemble to hear word of the Lord.; Mosiah 20: 21 Abinadi’s prophecies are fulfilled because people would not hearken to words of the Lord.; Mosiah 26: 3 because of unbelief, people could not understand word of God.; Mosiah 26: 38 teachers teach word of God in all things.; Mosiah 28: 1 (Alma 17: 4 ) sons of Mosiah(2) to impart word of God to Lamanites.; Alma 1: 15 Nehor acknowledges he has taught contrary to word of God.; Alma 1: 20 members of church impart word of God without money or price.; Alma 1: 26 priests leave labor to impart word of God.; Alma 3: 14 word of God is fulfilled.; Alma 3: 18 Amlicites fulfill words of God by marking themselves in foreheads.; Alma 4: 18-19 Alma(2) gives up judgment-seat to preach word of God.; Alma 4: 19 Alma(2) pulls down pride and contentions by word of God.; Alma 5: 7 souls of fathers were illuminated by light of everlasting word.; Alma 5: 58 word of God must be fulfilled.; Alma 6: 5 word of God is liberal unto all.; Alma 8: 24 Alma(2) is called to preach word of God.; Alma 9: 30 Nephites’ hearts have been hardened against word of God.; Alma 12: 10 he who hardens heart receives lesser portion of word.; Alma 12: 10 he who hardens not heart receives greater portion of word.; Alma 12: 26-27 word of God would have been void if first parents had lived forever.; Alma 16: 14 Alma(2) and Amulek impart word of God without respect of persons.; Alma 17: 2 sons of Mosiah(2) search scriptures to know word of God.; Alma 26: 13 Lamanites loosed from pains of hell by power of God’s word.; Alma 31: 5 preaching of word has tendency to lead people to do that which is just.; Alma 31: 5 Alma(2) to try virtue of word of God.; Alma 32: 23 God imparts his word by angels unto men.; Alma 32: 28 if seed swells, word is good.; Alma 32: 40 if ye will not nourish the word, ye can never pluck fruit of tree of life.; Alma 34: 5 question in Zoramites’ minds whether word be in Son of God.; Alma 36: 26 because of word which God has imparted to Alma(2), many have been born of God.; Alma 37: 44 easy to give heed to word of Christ, which points straight course to eternal bliss.; Alma 43: 24 word of the Lord comes to Alma(2), who informs Moroni(1) concerning enemies.; Alma 44: 5 Nephites owe all happiness to word of God.; Hel. 3: 29 whosoever will may lay hold upon word of God.; Hel. 3: 29 word of God leads man of Christ in narrow course across gulf of misery.; Hel. 6: 2 Nephites reject word of God.; Hel. 6: 37 Lamanites preach word of God to robbers.; Hel. 10: 12, 14 Nephi(2) declares word of the Lord.; Hel. 10: 13 Nephites do not hearken to words of the Lord.; Hel. 10: 15, 17 Nephi(2) declares or sends word of God to all the people.; Hel. 13: 5 Samuel the Lamanite speaks words of the Lord, which he put in heart.; Hel. 13: 36 O that we had repented in day when word of the Lord came to us.; 3 Ne. 17: 2 Jesus perceives that Nephites are weak and cannot understand all his words.; 3 Ne. 28: 20 disciples smite earth with word of God and are delivered from depths.; 4 Ne. 1: 12 Nephites meet oft to hear word of the Lord.; Morm. 8: 33 why have ye transfigured holy word of God.; Morm. 9: 17 by power of God’s word heaven, earth, and man were created.; Morm. 9: 17 by power of God’s word miracles are wrought.; Ether 4: 8 he who contends against word of the Lord shall be accursed.; Ether 4: 9 at Christ’s word, earth shall shake.; Ether 13: 20 (Ether 14: 24 ) word of the Lord comes to Ether.; Moro. 6: 4 those baptized should be nourished by good word of God.; Moro. 8: 7 word of the Lord comes to Mormon(2).; Moro. 8: 9 Holy Ghost manifests word of God to Mormon(2).; Moro. 9: 4 Mormon(2) speaks word of God with sharpness.; D&C 1: 38 (D&C 56: 11 ) the Lord’s word shall not pass away.; D&C 3: 7 men despise God’s words.; D&C 5: 6 deliver the Lord’s words unto children of men.; D&C 5: 10 this generation shall have the Lord’s word through Joseph Smith.; D&C 5: 20 the Lord’s word shall be verified.; D&C 6: 2 (D&C 11: 2 ; D&C 12: 2 ; D&C 14: 2 ; D&C 33: 1 ) the Lord’s word is sharper than two-edged sword.; D&C 11: 16 knowledge of doctrine through the Lord’s word.; D&C 11: 21-22 seek first to obtain my word.; D&C 11: 22 study the Lord’s word.; D&C 18: 34 these words are not of men, but of Christ.; D&C 18: 36 testify you know Christ’s words.; D&C 19: 23 listen to Christ’s words.; D&C 19: 26 word of God in Book of Mormon.; D&C 29: 30 word gone forth out of the Lord’s mouth shall be fulfilled.; D&C 39: 16 the Lord cannot deny his word.; D&C 41: 12 the Lord’s words to be answered upon souls in day of judgment.; D&C 42: 6 declare word like angels.; D&C 60: 7-8, 13-14 (D&C 61: 33 ) declare word among congregations of the wicked.; D&C 64: 31 the Lord’s words are sure and shall not fail.; D&C 68: 4 what elders speak when moved upon by Holy Ghost is word of the Lord.; D&C 84: 44 (D&C 98: 11 ) live by every word that proceeds from mouth of God.; D&C 84: 45 word of the Lord is truth.; D&C 93: 8 in the beginning the word was.; D&C 96: 5 the Lord’s word to go forth.; D&C 124: 128 Twelve to send the Lord’s word to every creature.; D&C 132: 12 no man shall come unto Father but by the Lord or his word.; D&C 138: 37 spirits of transgressors also to hear the Lord’s words.; Moses 1: 1, 3-7 the words of God, which he spake unto Moses.; Moses 1: 4 words of God never cease.; Moses 1: 32 (Moses 2: 5 ) God created worlds by word of his power, which is his Son.; Moses 1: 38 no end to God’s words.; Moses 1: 41 when men take God’s words from book, he will raise up another like Moses, and words shall be had again.; Moses 4: 30 the Lord’s words cannot return void.; Moses 6: 47 as Enoch(2) speaks words of God, the people tremble.; Moses 7: 13 Enoch(2) speaks word of God, and earth trembles.; JS-M 1: 35 heaven and earth shall pass away, yet the Lord’s words shall not pass away.; JS-M 1: 37 whoso treasures up the Lord’s word shall not be deceived.

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Word of Wisdom

(see also Abstinence ; Drunkenness ; Food ; Health ; Meat ; Temperance ; Tobacco ; Wine )

D&C 89 a Word of Wisdom showing order and will of God in temporal salvation of saints.

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Work [verb]

(see also Industry ; Labor ; Perform ; Strive ; Toil ; Work [noun] ; Working, Workings ; Workmanship ; Wrought ; TG Work, Value of )

1 Ne. 16: 28 pointers in Liahona work according to faith and diligence.; 2 Ne. 5: 15 Nephites work all manner of woods and metals.; 2 Ne. 26: 13 Christ works mighty miracles according to men’s faith.; 2 Ne. 26: 23 the Lord worketh not in darkness.; 2 Ne. 31: 3 the Lord works among men in plainness.; Mosiah 3: 5 (Mosiah 15: 6 ) the Lord will go forth among men, working mighty miracles.; Mosiah 10: 5 Zeniff causes women to work.; Alma 23: 6 power of God works miracles in those who believe.; Alma 30: 42-43 devil works devices in Korihor to destroy children of God.; Alma 32: 27 if ye can no more than desire to believe, let this desire work in you.; Alma 34: 37 (Morm. 9: 27 ) work out your salvation with fear before God.; Alma 37: 38, 41 because miracles were worked by small means, Liahona showed Lehites marvelous works.; Hel. 6: 11 curious workmen work all kinds of ore.; Hel. 16: 4 Nephi(2) works miracles among the people.; 3 Ne. 27: 33 many travel broad way until night comes wherein no man can work.; 3 Ne. 29: 6 wo unto him that shall say the Lord no longer worketh by revelation.; Ether 8: 19 the Lord worketh not in secret combinations.; Ether 10: 23 Jaredites work all manner of ore, metals, fine work.; Ether 12: 30 the Lord workest after men have faith.; Moro. 10: 7 God worketh by power according to men’s faith.; Moro. 10: 8 the same God worketh different gifts.; Moro. 10: 25 if there be one among you who does good, he shall work by power and gifts of God.; D&C 90: 24 (D&C 98: 3 ; D&C 100: 15 ; D&C 105: 40 ) all things shall work together for your good.

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Work, Works [noun]

(see also Act ; Creation ; Deed ; Faithful ; Fruit ; Grace ; Judgment ; Repentance ; Serve ; Working, Workings ; Workmanship )

1 Ne. 1: 14 (Jacob 4: 8 ) great and marvelous are thy works, O Lord.; 1 Ne. 9: 6 the Lord prepares a way to accomplish all his works.; 1 Ne. 14: 7 (1 Ne. 22: 8 ; 2 Ne. 25: 17 ; 2 Ne. 27: 26 ; 2 Ne. 29: 1 ; 3 Ne. 21: 9 ; Isa. 29: 14 ) the Lord will work great and marvelous work.; 1 Ne. 15: 32 (2 Ne. 9: 44 ; Mosiah 3: 24 ; Alma 41: 3 ) men must be judged of their works.; 2 Ne. 4: 17 goodness of God in showing me great and marvelous works.; 2 Ne. 27: 27 their works are in dark.; 2 Ne. 27: 27 the Lord knows all their works.; 2 Ne. 29: 9 the Lord’s works are not yet finished.; 2 Ne. 30: 8 the Lord will commence his work among all nations to bring about restoration of his people.; Mosiah 13: 17-18 (Ex. 20: 9-10 ) six days shalt thou do all thy work, but on sabbath thou shalt not do any work.; Alma 5: 16 can you imagine the Lord saying, your works have been works of righteousness.; Alma 5: 41 if a man brings forth good works, he hearkens to voice of good shepherd.; Alma 5: 41-42 he who brings forth evil works is child of devil and is dead unto all good works.; Alma 7: 24 (Ether 12: 4 ) see that ye have faith, hope, and charity, then ye will abound in good works.; Alma 9: 28 men shall reap reward of their works.; Alma 26: 15 sons of Mosiah(2) have been instruments in God’s hand in doing great and marvelous work.; Alma 37: 12 God counsels in wisdom over all his works.; Alma 37: 34 never be weary of good works.; Alma 40: 13 spirits of the wicked chose evil works rather than good.; Alma 41: 3 if a man’s works were good in this life, he will be restored to good.; Alma 41: 4 if man’s works were evil, they shall be restored to him for evil.; Hel. 15: 15 if mighty works had been shown to those who dwindled in unbelief, they would not have dwindled.; 3 Ne. 12: 16 (Matt. 5: 16 ) let your light so shine that people will see your good works.; 3 Ne. 21: 17 (Micah 5: 13 ) thou shalt no more worship the works of thy hands.; 3 Ne. 21: 26 work of Father will commence when gospel is preached to remnant of Nephites.; 3 Ne. 22: 16 (Isa. 54: 16 ) I have created the smith that bringeth forth an instrument for his work.; 3 Ne. 27: 10 if church is built upon gospel, Father will show his works in it.; 3 Ne. 27: 11 if church is built upon works of men or devil, they have joy in their works until cast into fire.; Morm. 9: 16 who can comprehend the marvelous works of God.; Moro. 7: 5 by their works ye shall know them.; Moro. 8: 22-23 to suppose little children need baptism is putting trust in dead works.; D&C 1: 10 (D&C 112: 34 ) the Lord to recompense unto every man according to his work.; D&C 3: 1 works of God cannot be frustrated.; D&C 3: 16 God’s work shall go forth.; D&C 4: 1 (D&C 6: 1 ; D&C 11: 1 ; D&C 12: 1 ; D&C 14: 1 ) marvelous work is about to come forth.; D&C 4: 3 if ye have desires to serve God, ye are called to the work.; D&C 8: 8 doubt not, for it is the work of God.; D&C 8: 8 (D&C 84: 66 ) you shall do marvelous work.; D&C 9: 14 stand fast in the work wherewith the Lord has called you.; D&C 10: 43 the Lord will not suffer that the wicked shall destroy his work.; D&C 10: 61 the Lord will bring to light the works of his other sheep.; D&C 11: 9 Hyrum Smith to assist in bringing forth the Lord’s work.; D&C 11: 20 this is your work, to keep my commandments.; D&C 17: 4 the Lord to bring about his righteous purposes in this work.; D&C 18: 38 by their works you shall know them.; D&C 19: 3 (D&C 76: 111 ; D&C 112: 34 ) every man to be judged according to his works.; D&C 20: 37 baptismal candidates must manifest by works they have received Spirit.; D&C 29: 33 the Lord’s works have no end, neither beginning.; D&C 38: 33 the Lord has a great work laid up in store.; D&C 42: 40 beauty of garments should be work of your own hands.; D&C 52: 11 I will cut my work short in righteousness.; D&C 59: 2 works of those who die in Zion will follow them.; D&C 59: 23 he who does works of righteousness shall receive reward.; D&C 63: 11 signs come by faith unto mighty works.; D&C 64: 33 ye are laying foundation of a great work.; D&C 65: 4 make known God’s wonderful works.; D&C 76: 114 how great and marvelous are works of the Lord.; D&C 84: 66 in the Lord’s name believers shall do wonderful works.; D&C 88: 73 the Lord will hasten his work in its time.; D&C 97: 6 works of those to be chastened shall be made known.; D&C 101: 100 bring forth fruit and works meet for my kingdom.; D&C 105: 24 boast not of mighty works.; D&C 121: 24-25 time of judgment appointed for every man according to his works.; D&C 124: 48 by your works ye bring cursings.; D&C 132: 32 do the works of Abraham.; D&C 138: 48 great work to be done in temples.; D&C 138: 53 choice spirits reserved to take part in latter-day work.; Moses 1: 6 the Lord has a work for Moses.; Moses 1: 39 this is my work and my glory.; Moses 3: 2-3 (Abr. 5: 2 ) on seventh day God ended his work and rested from all his work.

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Working, Workings

(see also Work [noun] ; Work [verb] )

1 Ne. 19: 20 Nephi(1) has workings in spirit which weary him.; 2 Ne. 1: 6 Lehi prophesies according to workings of Spirit.; Jacob 4: 15 Jacob(2) perceives by workings of Spirit that Jews will stumble.; W of M 1: 7 I do this for wise purpose, for thus it whispereth me according to workings of Spirit.; Hel. 3: 7 people in land northward become expert in working of cement.; Moro. 6: 9 church meetings conducted after manner of workings of Spirit.; D&C 46: 21 to some is given the working of miracles.; D&C 121: 12 the Lord blinds minds, that they understand not his marvelous workings.

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Workmanship, Workman

1 Ne. 4: 9 workmanship of Laban’s sword exceedingly fine.; 1 Ne. 16: 10 (Alma 37: 38-39 ) Liahona a ball of curious workmanship.; 1 Ne. 18: 1, 4 Nephi(1) and brothers work timbers of curious workmanship for ship.; Jarom 1: 8 Nephites become rich in fine workmanship of wood.; Hel. 6: 11 curious workmen work and refine all ore.; Ether 10: 27 Jaredites work all manner of work of curious workmanship.; D&C 29: 25 not one hair shall be lost, for it is workmanship of the Lord’s hand.; D&C 109: 4 house of the Lord, the workmanship of saints’ hands.; Moses 1: 4 God shows Moses all workmanship of his hands.; Moses 7: 32 men are workmanship of God’s hands.; Moses 7: 37, 40 all workmanship of God’s hands weep over the wicked.

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World

(see also Babylon ; Creation ; Earth ; Flesh ; Man ; Mortal ; Nature, Natural ; Spiritual World ; Temporal ; Wickedness ; TG World ; TG World, End of ; TG Worldliness )

1 Ne. 6: 5 Nephi(1) writes things pleasing to God, not to world.; 1 Ne. 8: 20 iron rod leads into spacious field, as if it were a world.; 1 Ne. 11: 32 Son to be judged of the world.; 1 Ne. 11: 35-36 great and spacious building is pride of world.; 1 Ne. 13: 9 for praise of world, abominable church destroys saints.; 1 Ne. 14: 19-22, 27 John the apostle to write concerning end of world.; 1 Ne. 19: 9 world will judge Christ to be thing of naught.; 1 Ne. 22: 23 church built up to become popular in eyes of world shall be brought low.; 1 Ne. 22: 23 those who seek things of world should fear and tremble.; 2 Ne. 9: 18 saints have endured crosses of world.; 2 Ne. 9: 18 kingdom of God prepared for saints from foundation of world.; 2 Ne. 9: 30 wo unto those who are rich as to things of world.; 2 Ne. 23: 11 (Isa. 13: 11 ) the Lord will punish the world for evil.; 2 Ne. 26: 24 the Lord does not anything save for benefit of world, for he loves world.; 2 Ne. 26: 29 priestcrafts are that men set themselves up for light unto world to get praise of world.; 2 Ne. 27: 10 sealed revelations reveal all things from foundation of world to end.; 2 Ne. 27: 23 Lord will show world he is same yesterday, today, forever.; Jacob 6: 3 world shall be burned with fire.; Mosiah 16: 9 (Alma 38: 9 ; 3 Ne. 9: 18 ; 3 Ne. 11: 11 ; Ether 4: 12 ) Christ is light and life of world.; Mosiah 27: 31 those who live without God in world shall confess his judgment is just.; Alma 1: 16 many who love vain things of world.; Alma 5: 37 (Alma 31: 27 ) those who are puffed up in vain things of world have gone astray.; Alma 11: 40 Christ shall come into world.; Alma 32: 3 outcast Zoramites are poor as to things of world.; Alma 60: 32 Nephites’ iniquity is caused by love of vain things of world.; Hel. 5: 9 (Morm. 7: 7 ) Christ to come to redeem world.; Hel. 7: 5 robbers obtain government to get glory of world.; 3 Ne. 19: 20 Christ has chosen disciples out of world.; 3 Ne. 19: 29 Jesus prays not for world, but for those the Father has given him out of world.; 3 Ne. 27: 16 Christ will stand to judge world.; 3 Ne. 28: 25 names of three Nephites are hid from world.; Morm. 8: 38 men do not value endless happiness greater than undying misery because of praise of world.; Morm. 9: 22 go ye into all world and preach gospel to every creature.; Ether 4: 14 Father has laid up great things for Israel from foundation of world.; Ether 5: 4 sacred record and witnesses shall stand as testimony against world.; Ether 12: 4 those who believe in God might with surety hope for better world.; Moro. 10: 19 spiritual gifts shall not be done away as long as world stands.; D&C 1: 16 image of men’s God is in likeness of world.; D&C 10: 70 (D&C 11: 28 ; D&C 12: 9 ; D&C 34: 2 ; D&C 39: 2 ) the Lord is light and life of world.; D&C 18: 6 world is ripening in iniquity.; D&C 19: 1 Christ is Redeemer of world.; D&C 19: 3 Satan and his works to be destroyed at end of world.; D&C 21: 9 Christ crucified for sins of world.; D&C 23: 2 make known thy calling before world.; D&C 23: 6 pray vocally before world.; D&C 24: 10 continue in bearing the Lord’s name before world.; D&C 25: 10 lay aside things of this world.; D&C 29: 4 elders are chosen out of world to declare gospel.; D&C 34: 3 Christ so loved world that he gave his life.; D&C 39: 9 James Covill has rejected the Lord because of cares of world.; D&C 42: 89 trial of offenders not to be before world.; D&C 45: 22 ye say ye know end of world comes.; D&C 49: 17 man’s creation before world was made.; D&C 49: 20 (D&C 84: 49 ) world lies in sin.; D&C 50: 8 those cut off by church are overcome by world.; D&C 50: 41 the Lord has overcome world.; D&C 53: 2 forsake the world.; D&C 59: 9 keep thyself unspotted from world.; D&C 59: 23 he who does works of righteousness will receive peace in this world.; D&C 63: 47 he who is faithful and endures shall overcome world.; D&C 64: 2 elders to overcome world.; D&C 76: 12-13 vision of things which were before world was.; D&C 76: 24 (D&C 93: 9-10 ) worlds are and were created by Son.; D&C 76: 39 Lamb was in bosom of Father before worlds were made.; D&C 76: 41 Christ came to bear sins of world.; D&C 76: 112 worlds without end.; D&C 84: 41 he who breaks covenant of priesthood will receive no forgiveness of sin in this world nor in world to come.; D&C 84: 53 world groans under sin and darkness.; D&C 84: 62 go ye out into world.; D&C 84: 75 revelation is in force upon all world.; D&C 84: 79 the Lord sends elders out to prove world.; D&C 84: 87 the Lord sends elders out to reprove world.; D&C 86: 9 lawful heirs have been hid from world with Christ.; D&C 95: 13 saints should not live after manner of world.; D&C 101: 36 in this world man’s joy is not full.; D&C 121: 32 that which was ordained before this world.; D&C 121: 35 men’s hearts are set so much upon things of this world.; D&C 127: 11 prince of world comes.; D&C 132: 49 I will be with thee to end of world.; D&C 138: 2 atoning sacrifice for redemption of world.; Moses 1: 7-8 God shows Moses this world and end thereof.; Moses 1: 33, 35 worlds without number has God created.; Moses 1: 35 many worlds have passed away.; Moses 1: 35 worlds are numbered unto God.; Moses 4: 6 Satan seeks to destroy the world.; Moses 5: 24 Cain was before the world.; Moses 6: 7 same priesthood shall be in end of world.; Moses 6: 51 I am God, I made the world.; Moses 6: 59 men are born into world by water, spirit, and blood.; Moses 7: 4 the Lord shows Enoch(2) the world for many generations.; Moses 7: 67 the Lord shows Enoch(2) all things to end of world.; Abr. 3: 22 Abraham sees intelligences organized before world was.; JS-M 1: 4 (Matt. 24: 3 ) what is sign of end of world.; JS-M 1: 31 gospel of kingdom shall be preached in world.

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Worm

(see also Corrupt, Corruption )

2 Ne. 8: 8 (Isa. 51: 8 ) worm shall eat men like wool.; 2 Ne. 24: 11 (Isa. 14: 11 ) worm is spread under thee and worms cover thee.; Ether 14: 22 bodies of slain left to become prey to worms.; D&C 76: 44 sons of perdition go where their worm dies not.

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Worry

(see also Anxiety, Anxious ; Fear ; Trouble )

Alma 40: 1 (Alma 41: 1 ) Corianton is worried concerning resurrection.; Alma 42: 1 Corianton is worried concerning God’s justice in punishing sinner.; Alma 61: 19 Pahoran(1) worried what loyal Nephites should do.

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Worse

(see also Bad )

Alma 24: 30 state of enlightened people who fall into sin is worse than if they had never known.; Hel. 13: 26 this people is worse than fathers of old.

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Worship

(see also Assemble ; Bow ; Fear of God ; Idolatry ; Meet, Meeting ; Praise ; Religion ; Reverence ; Serve ; Worshipper ; TG Worship )

1 Ne. 17: 55 elder brothers are about to worship Nephi(1), but he commands them to worship the Lord.; 1 Ne. 21: 7 (Isa. 49: 7 ) princes shall worship because of the Lord that is faithful.; 2 Ne. 12: 8 (Isa. 2: 8 ) they worship work of own hands.; 2 Ne. 25: 16 Jews to worship Father in Christ’s name.; 2 Ne. 25: 29 worship Christ with all your might, mind, strength.; Jacob 4: 5 prophets worship Father in Christ’s name.; Alma 15: 17 Nephites assemble in sanctuaries to worship God.; Alma 21: 22 Lamoni declares liberty of worshiping the Lord according to desires.; Alma 31: 12 Zoramites worship God in manner Alma(2) has never beheld.; Alma 32: 5 (Alma 33: 2 ) outcast Zoramites have no place to worship God.; Alma 34: 38 worship God in whatsoever place ye may be.; Alma 43: 10 Lamanites would destroy whoever worship God in spirit and truth.; Alma 50: 39 chief judge appointed with oath to grant sacred privileges to worship the Lord.; 3 Ne. 11: 17 (3 Ne. 17: 10 ) Nephites fall at Jesus’ feet and worship him.; 3 Ne. 21: 17 thou shalt no more worship works of thy hands.; Moro. 7: 1 Mormon(2) teaches people in synagogue built for place of worship.; D&C 18: 40 (D&C 20: 29 ) worship Father in name of Jesus Christ.; D&C 20: 19 God is only being whom men should worship.; D&C 42: 35 (D&C 115: 8 ) lands to be purchased for building houses of worship.; D&C 76: 21 those are sanctified who worship God and Lamb forever.; D&C 93: 19 sayings of John given, that saints may know how to worship, what they worship.; D&C 133: 39 worship him who made heaven and earth, sea, and fountains of waters.; D&C 134: 4 human law has no right to prescribe rules of worship.; Moses 1: 12 Satan tempts Moses to worship him.; Moses 1: 15 God commanded Moses to worship only him.; Moses 1: 20 Moses will worship only God.; Moses 5: 5 the Lord commands Adam and Eve to worship him.; Moses 6: 49 Satan tempts men to worship him.; Abr. 1: 11 virgins are sacrificed because they will not worship idols.; A of F 11 we claim privilege of worshiping God according to dictates of own conscience.

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Worshipper

(see also Believer ; Worship )

4 Ne. 1: 37 true worshipers of Christ are called Nephites, Jacobites, Josephites, and Zoramites.

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Worth

(see also Esteem ; Merit ; Precious ; Respect ; Value ; Worthless ; Worthy ; TG Worth of Souls )

1 Ne. 5: 21 brass plates are of great worth in preserving commandments.; 1 Ne. 13: 23 covenants recorded in Bible are of great worth to Gentiles.; 1 Ne. 19: 7 things that some esteem of great worth, others set at naught.; 1 Ne. 22: 8-9 marvelous work of the Lord to be of great worth to Gentiles and to all Israel.; 2 Ne. 9: 51 do not spend money for that which is of no worth.; 2 Ne. 25: 7-8 prophecies of Isaiah(1) are of great worth.; 2 Ne. 33: 3 Nephi(1) esteems what he has written to be of great worth.; Jacob 5: 46 trees the Lord had hoped to preserve are of no worth.; Alma 34: 29 if ye are not charitable, ye are as dross which refiners cast out, being of no worth.; Morm. 8: 14 plates are of no worth, but record is of great worth.; Moro. 1: 4 Moroni(2) writes few more things that they may be of worth to Lamanites.; D&C 15: 6 (D&C 16: 6 ) thing of most worth is to declare repentance.; D&C 18: 10 worth of souls is great.

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Worthless

Mosiah 4: 5 knowledge of God’s goodness should awaken men to sense of worthless and fallen state.

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Worthy, Worthiness

(see also Clean ; Faithful ; Honorable ; Noble ; Righteousness ; Upright )

1 Ne. 10: 8 prophet crying in wilderness feels he is not worthy to unloose Christ’s shoe latchet.; Mosiah 17: 7 priests find Abinadi worthy of death.; Alma 36: 5 God has made things known to Alma(2), not of any worthiness of his.; Alma 56: 10 two thousand Ammonite youths are worthy to be called sons.; Morm. 9: 29 see that ye do all things in worthiness.; Moro. 6: 1 men not baptized save they bring forth fruit meet that that they are worthy of it.; D&C 31: 5 (D&C 70: 12 ; D&C 84: 79 ; D&C 106: 3 ) laborer is worthy of his hire.; D&C 50: 34 let him rejoice who is accounted worthy of God.; D&C 51: 4 he shall hold inheritance until he transgresses and is not accounted worthy.; D&C 68: 15 bishops shall be high priests who are worthy.; D&C 98: 14-15 saints must abide in covenant to be found worthy.; D&C 105: 35 let those be chosen who are worthy.; D&C 107: 100 slothful shall not be counted worthy to stand.; D&C 119: 5 those who are not tithed shall not be found worthy to abide among saints.; D&C 128: 24 saints to present book worthy of all acceptation.; D&C 132: 16 ministering angels serve those worthy of eternal weight of glory.; D&C 136: 31 he who will not bear chastisement is not worthy of the Lord’s kingdom.; OD 2 priesthood extended to all worthy male members.

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Wound, Wounded

(see also Bruise ; Hurt ; Stripes )

Jacob 2: 8 pleasing word of God heals the wounded soul.; Jacob 2: 9, 35 delicate minds of wives and children have been wounded.; Mosiah 14: 5 (Isa. 53: 5 ) he was wounded for our transgressions.; D&C 6: 37 behold wounds which pierced my side.; D&C 45: 51 Jews to see Savior’s wounds.; D&C 45: 52 these wounds are wounds with which I was wounded in house of friends.; Moses 5: 47 Lamech(1) has slain a man to his own wounding.

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Wrapt

3 Ne. 26: 3 earth to be wrapt together as scroll.

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Wrath

(see also Anger ; Destruction ; Displeasure ; Fury ; Indignation ; Judgment ; Punishment ; Rage )

1 Ne. 13: 11 wrath of God is upon seed of Lamanites.; 1 Ne. 14: 15-17 wrath of God poured out upon abominable church.; 1 Ne. 17: 35 fulness of wrath of God was upon children of land.; 1 Ne. 22: 16 fulness of wrath of God to be poured out upon all men.; 2 Ne. 1: 17 Lehi(1) fears the Lord will come out in fulness of wrath upon sons.; Alma 12: 36 iniquity of Ammonihah provokes God to send down wrath.; Morm. 8: 21 he who breathes out wrath against work of the Lord shall be hewn down.; Ether 2: 9 (Ether 9: 20: 14: 25 ) those in promised land who do not serve God will be swept off when his wrath comes.; Ether 2: 9 fulness of the Lord’s wrath comes when people are ripened in iniquity.; D&C 1: 9 (D&C 63: 6 ; D&C 103: 2 ) wrath of God shall be poured out upon the wicked.; D&C 19: 15 repent lest I strike you by my wrath.; D&C 35: 11 (D&C 88: 94, 105 ) Babylon has made nations drink of wine of wrath of her fornication.; D&C 43: 26 cup of wrath of the Lord’s indignation is full.; D&C 56: 1 the rebellious shall know God’s indignation in day of wrath.; D&C 59: 21 against none is God’s wrath kindled except those who confess not his hand.; D&C 60: 14 proclaim the Lord’s word not in wrath.; D&C 63: 6 day of wrath coming as whirlwind.; D&C 63: 11 signs given in wrath to condemnation.; D&C 63: 33 the Lord has sworn in his wrath and decreed wars.; D&C 76: 33 sons of perdition are vessels of wrath.; D&C 76: 104 telestial beings suffer wrath of God on earth.; D&C 84: 24 the Lord in his wrath swore that Israelites should not enter his rest.; D&C 87: 6 inhabitants of the earth to feel wrath of Almighty God.; D&C 88: 85 labor that saints’ souls may escape wrath of God.; D&C 88: 88 after elders’ testimony comes wrath.; D&C 98: 22 if saints do what the Lord commands, he will turn away all wrath.; D&C 101: 9 in day of wrath the Lord will remember mercy.; D&C 112: 24 day of wrath comes speedily.; D&C 115: 6 gathering to be refuge from wrath.; Moses 7: 1 those who believed not look with fear for fiery indignation of wrath of God to be poured out upon them.

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Wrest

(see also Pervert )

Alma 13: 20 if ye wrest scriptures, it will be to your destruction.; Alma 41: 1 some have wrested scriptures and have gone far astray.; D&C 10: 63 people wrest scriptures and do not understand them.

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Wrestle

(see also Struggle )

Enos 1: 2 Enos(2) wrestles before God before receiving remission of sins.; Alma 8: 10 Alma(2) wrestles with God in mighty prayer to pour out Spirit.

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Wretched

(see also Misery ; Miserable )

2 Ne. 4: 17 O wretched man that I am.

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Writ

(see also Scriptures )

Alma 37: 5 all plates which contain holy writ shall retain brightness.

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Write, Wrote, Written

(see also Book ; Engrave ; Language ; Plates ; Record ; Scriptures ; Writing ; BD Writing )

1 Ne. 14: 25 Nephi(1) is not to write what he sees, for John the apostle will write.; 1 Ne. 14: 28, 30 Nephi(1) has written but small part of things he saw.; 1 Ne. 14: 30 the things which Nephi(1) has written are true.; 1 Ne. 19: 6 Nephi(1) writes only sacred things on plates.; 2 Ne. 3: 12 that which is written by descendants of Joseph(1) and Judah shall grow together.; 2 Ne. 3: 17 the Lord will write unto Moses his law.; 2 Ne. 4: 14 history is written upon other plates.; 2 Ne. 4: 15 things of soul and scriptures written upon these plates.; 2 Ne. 6: 3 Jacob(2) has spoken concerning all things written, from creation of world.; 2 Ne. 25: 23 we labor diligently to write to persuade our children to believe in Christ.; 2 Ne. 29: 11 the Lord commands all men to write words he speaks to them.; 2 Ne. 29: 12 Jews, Nephites, scattered tribes, all nations shall write what the Lord speaks to them.; 2 Ne. 33: 1 Nephi(1) cannot write all things taught among his people.; 2 Ne. 33: 2 many cast away things that are written.; 2 Ne. 33: 3 I, Nephi(1), have written what I have written.; Jacob 1: 2 Nephi(1) commands Jacob(2) to write upon plates.; Jarom 1: 1 Jarom wrote few words according to commandment of father.; Jarom 1: 2 things written on small plates are for benefit of Lamanites.; Omni 1: 1 Omni is commanded by father to write upon plates.; Omni 1: 9 Chemish writes in same book with brother.; W of M 1: 2 Mormon(2) prays Moroni(2) might survive to write concerning Lamanites.; Mosiah 5: 12 retain the name written always in your heart.; Mosiah 13: 11 Abinadi reads commandments, for they are not written in priests’ hearts.; Mosiah 24: 6 Lamanites taught to keep record, that they might write one to another.; Alma 5: 58 names of righteous shall be written in book of life.; Alma 30: 52 Korihor wrote that he is dumb.; Hel. 8: 3 Nephi(2) speaks many things that cannot be written.; 3 Ne. 16: 4 (3 Ne. 23: 4 ) Jesus commands Nephites to write his sayings after he is gone.; 3 Ne. 16: 4 (3 Ne. 23: 4 ) sayings which Nephites write to be manifested to Gentiles and Israel.; 3 Ne. 23: 9-13 Jesus asks why Samuel’s prophecy of saints’ resurrection is not written.; 3 Ne. 23: 14 Jesus expounds all scriptures in one which they had written.; 3 Ne. 26: 12 Mormon(2) writes things commanded of the Lord.; 3 Ne. 26: 18 many see and hear unspeakable things which are not lawful to be written.; 3 Ne. 27: 23-24 Jesus commands disciples to write what they have seen and heard.; 3 Ne. 27: 26 all things are written by Father.; 3 Ne. 27: 26 out of books which shall be written will world be judged.; Morm. 5: 9 Mormon(2) writes small abridgment.; Morm. 5: 12 these things are written to remnant of house of Jacob.; Morm. 5: 12 record written upon plates to be hid and brought forth.; Morm. 8: 4 Moroni(2) will write and hide up records in earth.; Morm. 9: 33 if plates were larger, Nephites would write in Hebrew.; Morm. 9: 33 if record were written in Hebrew, no imperfections.; Ether 3: 22 (Ether 4: 1 ) brother of Jared(2) to write what he has seen and heard in language that cannot be read.; Ether 4: 16 revelations written by John shall be unfolded to all.; Ether 12: 24 Nephites can write but little because of awkwardness of hands.; Ether 12: 24 things which brother of Jared(2) wrote were mighty.; Ether 12: 41 seek Jesus of whom prophets and apostles have written.; Ether 15: 33 Moroni(2) has not written hundredth part of Ether’s record.; D&C 9: 4 Oliver Cowdery called to write for Joseph Smith.; D&C 18: 3 rely upon things which are written.; D&C 24: 1 Joseph Smith chosen to write Book of Mormon.; D&C 24: 6 it shall be given thee what to write.; D&C 28: 5 Oliver Cowdery not to write by way of commandment.; D&C 47: 1 John Whitmer to write church history.; D&C 52: 9 elders to teach only what prophets and apostles have written.; D&C 55: 4 William W. Phelps to help Oliver Cowdery select and write school books.; D&C 58: 50 Sidney Rigdon to write description of land of Zion.; D&C 76: 68 names of the righteous are written in heaven.; D&C 76: 80, 113 the Lord commanded that vision be written while they were yet in Spirit.; D&C 85: 9 those not written in book of remembrance shall find no inheritance.; D&C 90: 32 write this commandment.; D&C 124: 4 proclamation to be written by power of Holy Ghost.; D&C 128: 6 dead judged out of things written in books.; D&C 130: 11 new name written on white stone.; Moses 1: 40-41 Moses is commanded to write words that God speaks.; Moses 2: 1 Moses is commanded to write concerning creation.; Moses 6: 6 children of Adam are taught to write and read.; Abr. 1: 31 Abraham to write upon record of fathers for benefit of posterity.; JS-H 1: 1 Joseph Smith writes history to disabuse public mind.

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Writing, Writings

(see also Write )

1 Ne. 13: 35-36 in hidden writings shall gospel be written.; 1 Ne. 16: 29 a new writing written upon Liahona.; 2 Ne. 3: 17 the Lord will give judgment to Moses in writing.; 2 Ne. 33: 1 Nephi(1) is not mighty in writing like unto speaking.; Jarom 1: 14 on other plates are records of war, according to writings of kings.; Alma 10: 2 Aminadi interpreted writing on temple wall, written by finger of God.; Ether 12: 23-26, 40 the Lord has not made Nephites mighty in writing.; D&C 10: 1, 8 writings delivered to wicked men have been lost.; D&C 63: 56 Sidney Rigdon’s writing is not acceptable unto the Lord.; D&C 104: 68 holy writings reserved unto the Lord for holy purposes.

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Wrong, Wronged, Wrongfully

(see also Evil ; Injustice )

Mosiah 10: 12-13 (Alma 54: 17 ) Lamanites believe their fathers were wronged in wilderness by brethren.; Mosiah 26: 13 Alma fears he should do wrong in sight of God.; Alma 7: 20 the Lord has no shadow of turning from right to wrong.; 3 Ne. 3: 10-11 robbers threaten to avenge wrongs of those who had received no wrong.; Moro. 7: 18 see that ye do not judge wrongfully.; D&C 9: 9 stupor of thought shall cause you to forget thing that is wrong.; D&C 64: 20 Isaac Morley not to counsel wrongfully.; D&C 105: 25 (D&C 134: 11 ) redress us of our wrongs.

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Wrought

(see also Do ; Work [verb] )

1 Ne. 13: 12 Spirit came down and wrought upon Gentile across many waters.; 1 Ne. 17: 51 if the Lord has wrought so many miracles, why cannot he instruct Nephi(1) to build ship.; 1 Ne. 19: 12 kings of isles of sea shall be wrought upon by Spirit.; 2 Ne. 10: 4 if mighty miracles were wrought among other nations, they would repent.; Mosiah 5: 2 Spirit has wrought mighty change in Benjamin’s people.; Alma 5: 12 mighty change was wrought in heart of Alma(1).; 3 Ne. 7: 22 those who are healed manifest that Spirit has wrought upon them.; 3 Ne. 28: 31 great and marvelous works shall be wrought by three Nephites.; 3 Ne. 28: 37-38 change wrought upon bodies of three Nephites.; 3 Ne. 29: 7 he who says no miracle can be wrought by Christ shall be like sons of perdition.; 4 Ne. 1: 13 many mighty miracles wrought by Jesus’ disciples.; Ether 12: 16 (Moro. 7: 37 ) all who wrought miracles wrought them by faith.; D&C 76: 69 Jesus wrought out perfect atonement.; D&C 138: 35 redemption wrought through sacrifice of Son.