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== Summary ==
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The relationship of verses 7:16-8:1 to the rest of Chapter 7 is discussed at [[First Nephi 7 | Chapter 7]].
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== Discussion ==
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In verse 17 Nephi asks to be given strength to burst the bands that he is bound with but then in verse 18 we aren't told that Nephi burst them, but rather that they were loosed from off his hands and feet. It could be that someone else in the party loosed Nephi's bands but it seems more likely that if this was the case Nephi would have noted it. The fact that Nephi simply says they were loosed suggests that they were loosed without Nephi or anyone else loosening them. It may be that the Lord chose this way of releasing Nephi rather than the way Nephi asked in order to testify (again) to Nephi's brothers that he supported Nephi.
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Note that Laman and Lemuel do not repent directly after being called to repentance and warned against returning to Jerusalem (verses 8-15), instead they become angry and bind Nephi with cords (verse 16). They also do not repent when Nephi, apparently miraculously, is released from the cords they bound him with. They do however repent when Ishmael's wife and two children plead with them.
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===Verse 16===
 
===Verse 16===
  
 
* Why would Laman and Lemuel tie Nephi up after he told them they were free to go back to Jerusalem? (Verses 15-16)
 
* Why would Laman and Lemuel tie Nephi up after he told them they were free to go back to Jerusalem? (Verses 15-16)
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* Could it be that they remembered how Nephi had dealt with Laban ([[1 Ne 4]]), and were afraid their younger brother might treat them in a similar fashion?
 
* Could it be that they remembered how Nephi had dealt with Laban ([[1 Ne 4]]), and were afraid their younger brother might treat them in a similar fashion?
  
 
===Verse 17===
 
===Verse 17===
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* What difference did it make that the sons of Lehi were outnumbered by the family of Ishmael?
 
* What difference did it make that the sons of Lehi were outnumbered by the family of Ishmael?
  
 
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* Was it obvious to everyone there that the bands were miraculously loosed?
 
* Was it obvious to everyone there that the bands were miraculously loosed?
  
 
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* Why did Laman and Lemuel have respect for women?
 
* Why did Laman and Lemuel have respect for women?
  
 
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* If it took so little to humble Laman and Lemuel, then how far had they descended into the depths of wickedness?
 
* If it took so little to humble Laman and Lemuel, then how far had they descended into the depths of wickedness?
  
 
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* Did Laman and Lemuel have a broken heart and a contrite spirit?
 
* Did Laman and Lemuel have a broken heart and a contrite spirit?
  
 
===Verse 22===
 
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* Why doesn't Nephi say "''we'' did give thanks unto the Lord ''our'' God"?
 
* Why doesn't Nephi say "''we'' did give thanks unto the Lord ''our'' God"?
  
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In verse 17 Nephi asks to be given strength to burst the bands that he is bound with but then in verse 18 we aren't told that Nephi burst them, but rather that they were loosed from off his hands and feet. It could be that someone else in the party loosed Nephi's bands but it seems more likely that if this was the case Nephi would have noted it. The fact that Nephi simply says they were loosed suggests that they were loosed without Nephi or anyone else loosening them. It may be that the Lord chose this way of releasing Nephi rather than the way Nephi asked in order to testify (again) to Nephi's brothers that he supported Nephi.
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Note that Laman and Lemuel do not repent directly after being called to repentance and warned against returning to Jerusalem (verses 8-15), instead they become angry and bind Nephi with cords (verse 16). They also do not repent when Nephi, apparently miraculously, is released from the cords they bound him with. They do however repent when Ishmael's wife and two children plead with them.
 
  
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Revision as of 18:36, 25 July 2013

The Book of Mormon > First Nephi > Chapters 3-7 > Chapter 7 > Verses 7:16-8:1
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This page would ideally always be under construction. You are invited to contribute.


Summary

This heading should be brief and may include an outline of the passage. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →

The relationship of verses 7:16-8:1 to the rest of Chapter 7 is discussed at Chapter 7.


Discussion

This heading is for more detailed discussions of all or part of a passage. Discussion may include the meaning of a particular word, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout the passage, insights to be developed in the future, and other items. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →

In verse 17 Nephi asks to be given strength to burst the bands that he is bound with but then in verse 18 we aren't told that Nephi burst them, but rather that they were loosed from off his hands and feet. It could be that someone else in the party loosed Nephi's bands but it seems more likely that if this was the case Nephi would have noted it. The fact that Nephi simply says they were loosed suggests that they were loosed without Nephi or anyone else loosening them. It may be that the Lord chose this way of releasing Nephi rather than the way Nephi asked in order to testify (again) to Nephi's brothers that he supported Nephi.

Note that Laman and Lemuel do not repent directly after being called to repentance and warned against returning to Jerusalem (verses 8-15), instead they become angry and bind Nephi with cords (verse 16). They also do not repent when Nephi, apparently miraculously, is released from the cords they bound him with. They do however repent when Ishmael's wife and two children plead with them.


Points to ponder

This heading is for prompts that suggest ways in which all or part of this passage can influence a person's life. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →


I have a question

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Verse 16

  • Why would Laman and Lemuel tie Nephi up after he told them they were free to go back to Jerusalem? (Verses 15-16)
  • Could it be that they remembered how Nephi had dealt with Laban (1 Ne 4), and were afraid their younger brother might treat them in a similar fashion?

Verse 17

  • What difference did it make that the sons of Lehi were outnumbered by the family of Ishmael?

Verse 18

  • Was it obvious to everyone there that the bands were miraculously loosed?

Verse 19

  • Why did Laman and Lemuel have respect for women?

Verse 20

  • If it took so little to humble Laman and Lemuel, then how far had they descended into the depths of wickedness?

Verse 21

  • Did Laman and Lemuel have a broken heart and a contrite spirit?

Verse 22

  • Why doesn't Nephi say "we did give thanks unto the Lord our God"?


Resources

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Notes

Footnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves, such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word. In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources are preferable to footnotes.




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