1 Ne 8:6-10
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Verse 6
- Was the phrase "bade me" influenced by OT verses such as 2 Sam 14:19?
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Verse 7
- What level of consciousness or awareness was Lehi describing with the phrase "beheld myself"?
- What happened to the angel that Lehi was following? Did he abandon Lehi in the darkness?
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Verse 8
- If the word "hours" does not appear in the Old Testament, then was it New Testament usage that influenced the translation of this verse?
- How does one distinguish "many hours" of travel in a dream? What was this experience of traveling in darkness like?
- Why would Lehi pray for mercy while traveling in the darkness? Was there something more to the dream than just being in the dark?
- What does the "multitude of...tender mercies" mean? Does this imply that there are more than one type of mercy, and what might make them tender?
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Verse 9
- Why doesn't the word "spacious" appear in scriptures outside the Book of Mormon?
- Is the word "spacious" in this verse related to the word "space" in the previous verse?
- Why doesn't the field appear until after Lehi prays?
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Verse 10
- Why does this verse echo the phrase "a tree to be desired to make one wise" found in Gen 3:6?
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Lexical notes
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Exegesis
In verse 7, Lehi finds himself in a dark and dreary waste where he wanders around for hours. He wanders around for hours before he prays to the Lord for mercy, after which he see the tree of life and partakes of the fruit. It is interesting that the iron rod is never mentioned in Lehi's partaking of the fruit.
- It is interesting to note that as soon as Lehi begins following the Heavenly messenger, he finds himself in a dark and dreary waste. Often times, it seems that when we make an effort in our lives to do what's right, we end up passing through trials and temptations, and it may seem that the Lord is not with us or doesn't care about us. But, if we are patient and faithful, calling upon His name, He will hear us AND deliver us.
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Verse 10
- The tree of life symbolizes the Love of God. There is nothing in this life that can bring us as much happiness as partaking of the fruits of his love. These include his spirit, the atonement, and much more.
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