Difference between revisions of "3 Ne 4:16-20"
From Feast upon the Word (http://feastupontheword.org). Copyright, Feast upon the Word.
(→Exegesis) |
BenRasmussen (Talk | contribs) (→Exegesis) |
||
| Line 11: | Line 11: | ||
== Exegesis == | == Exegesis == | ||
| − | * vs. 18 - In this verse can be seen the power of food storage. When the Nephites gathered together in the lands of Zarahemla and Bountiful, they took with them provisions that would last them seven years (see vs. 4). Due to this preparation, the Gadianton robbers were unable to effectively lay siege | + | * vs. 18 - In this verse can be seen the power of food storage. When the Nephites gathered together in the lands of Zarahemla and Bountiful, they took with them provisions that would last them seven years (see vs. 4). Due to this preparation, the Gadianton robbers were unable to effectively lay siege on the Nephites. And having no provisions themselves, the robbers eventually ended up having to abandon their plan. In our day, the First Presidency has said, "Through careful planning, most Church members can, over time, establish...a year’s supply of essentials." (from a letter dated 20 January 2002, sent to Priesthood leaders - see ''Liahona'', Apr. 2003) |
== Related links == | == Related links == | ||
Revision as of 00:31, 6 November 2005
| Previous | Next |
Questions
- Click the edit link above and to the right to add questions
Lexical notes
- Click the edit link above and to the right to add lexical notes
Exegesis
- vs. 18 - In this verse can be seen the power of food storage. When the Nephites gathered together in the lands of Zarahemla and Bountiful, they took with them provisions that would last them seven years (see vs. 4). Due to this preparation, the Gadianton robbers were unable to effectively lay siege on the Nephites. And having no provisions themselves, the robbers eventually ended up having to abandon their plan. In our day, the First Presidency has said, "Through careful planning, most Church members can, over time, establish...a year’s supply of essentials." (from a letter dated 20 January 2002, sent to Priesthood leaders - see Liahona, Apr. 2003)
Related links
- Click the edit link above and to the right to add related links
| Previous | Next |
