Alma 62:41-45
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- Verse 44: What is the meaning of the word regulation in this context? (See also verse 47)
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Exegesis
Verse 41 tells us that because of the war many were softened. Interestingly, Mormon points out that it was not the war directly that resulted in softening people. But rather, the war caused afflictions and afflictions caused people to soften. In contrast Mormon says that because of the war many were hardened without identifying any intermediate causes. It isn't clear from the context exactly Mormon means by hardened and softened but it is clear that hardened is negative while softened is positive. Hardened could mean that their heart was hardened, that they were proud, or that they were unfeeling.
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