Now it came to pass that the ninety and first year had passed away, and … [12] Laman fled back to his brothers, extremely upset. Nephi also saw and recorded details of the birth, life, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ – the first such relation to occur in the text of the Book of Mormon. [8], A powerful man named Laban was in possession of the Plates of Brass,[9] a record kept by the Jews which contained their laws, customs, history, and lineage. The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephi shesim, 3:7) and became a great prophet, record keeper, and leader of his people. Beginning in Jerusalem at the time of King Zedekiah, Nephi's father Lehi, has a visionand is warned of the imminent Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem. Nephi sees the persecution of the apostles and their followers by the "house of Israel",[20] then later sees a "great church" that is, according to the description of the angel, "...most abominable above all other churches, which slayeth the saints of God, yea, and tortureth them and bindeth them down, and yoketh them with a yoke of iron...". Until all the possibilities have been considered, passing judgment with such finality is hasty. [14] Laban wanted the riches but wouldn't give up the plates, sending his servants to kill them. According to the Book of Mormon, the Nephites were an ancient people in the Americas descended from the Jewish prophet Nephi, son of Lehi. A number of individuals throughout the Book of Mormon were named after him, including all of the kings in the early Nephite civilization. Small Plates of Nephi, part of the source material for the Book of Mormon. The book is composed of two intermingled genres; one a historical narrative describing the events and conversations that occurred and the other a recording of visions, sermons, poetry, and doctrinal discourses as shared by either Nephi or Lehi to members of the family. [7] After successfully obtaining the Brass Plates, they were commanded to return to Jerusalem a second time to bring Ishmael's family for the purpose of providing spouses for Lehi's children. Many days later, they arrive in the promised land, on the American continent.[19]. [citation needed], Eight years in the wilderness and flight to the Promised Land, Life in the Promised Land, Temple, King of the Nephites, and death. Click the 'Search' button below to search the entire website (including all scripture translations, comments, commentary, Bible dictionary, articles, and other pages): Zoram discovers Nephi's trick and tries to flee, but Nephi persuades him to travel with his family, and they all return together with the plates. [4], Nephi and his family left Jerusalem, traveled to the Red Sea, and then journeyed three days further into the wilderness, stopping in a valley by a river near the Red Sea. Such people would include Wycliffe and Tyndale, who have been brought up most recently in an LDS General Conference. Nephi Nephi.Nephews, Nephi.Nephilim . [25] He then led Zoram back to where his brothers were hiding. It may be of interest to note how this particular vision has affected Mormonism's view toward the rest of Christianity. [40] Upon his death, the charge of keeping the sacred records of the Book of Mormon was passed to his brother Jacob. [43] A portion of the passage is given below: And when I desire to rejoice, my heart groaneth because of my sins; nevertheless, I know in whom I have trusted. [15] The four brothers hid in a cave. They continue traveling Eastward through the desert for eight more years, and their wives bear children. Nephi kills Laban with his own sword, then tricks Laban's treasurer, Zoram, to bring the brass plates outside the city to his brothers. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the Book of Mormon. King James Version of the Holy Bible See NIPHIS. Many days later, Laman and Lemuel and the sons of Ishmael begin partying, dancing, and sinning. Second, Nephi’s vision provides essential details that shed light on the nature of the Bible and the process by which it was transmitted over the centuries. Whereas his people will have the gospel, they will ultimately be destroyed for wickedness; however the children of his brothers will be raised without a knowledge of the gospel, survive to the modern era, and be taught by the gospel and the restored church. Nephi, Son of Lehi. This prophet prayed mightily to the Lord in behalf of his people. Based on a non-Latter Day Saint or secular perspective, hypotheses for the name's origin include: Religious scholars of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints generally believe that the Book of Mormon is historical, and therefore have proposed etymologies consistent with that view. An angel also showed him things similar to the vision of John the Revelator which is canonized in the Book of Revelation.[41]. Mormons also teach that Jesus was married, had children, and after His resurrection received the fullness of Godhood—none of which agree with the Bible’s record of Him. Nephi prays to the Lord for a similar vision and help understanding his father's vision. Laman and Lemuel proclaim they now know Nephi is doing God's will, and repent. The final parts of First Nephi contain some teachings of Jesus Christ. Nephi, Son of Nephi, Son of Helaman. [19] Before he got to the house of Laban, he found a drunken man passed out in the street. The Nephilim are mentioned in Genesis and in Numbers and are possibly referred to in Ezekiel. While Mormons do not believe such groups had the fullness of the gospel (often meaning priesthood authority of the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods), and neither considering themselves Protestant, they do however believe that such groups had many righteous leaders and members who could be considered saints because they followed the light of Christ and sought to follow Him. The Answer: There is no evidence in the Bible to support this idea that God's children can become demon-possessed. His brothers Laman and Lemuel rebelled shortly thereafter, and the colony split into two. Upon arriving in America, they begin building farms, planting crops, raise native livestock, and mine ore. The Lord warns Nephi to depart into the wilderness. One of the twelve Nephite disciples chosen by the resurrected Jesus Christ in the Book of Mormon ( 3 Ne. 2 Nephi 29:3 A Bible! [27] Nephi called out to them. Nephi sees the land of America, and that his descendants fill the land with innumerable cities. They complete the ship, and the Lord commands Lehi to load everyone and all their supplies on the ship. Nephi chastises them for not asking the Lord for the interpretation, and explains the point they were disputing. Nephi warns Laman and Lemuel not to touch him or they would die instantly, as he was filled with the spirit of God, then commands them to help build the ship. In mourning, Ishmael's daughters complain about the difficult journey and desire to return to Jerusalem. Some scholars of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints have proposed that the name Nephi is related to the Hebrew word nephesh (נֶפֶש), which literally means the "complete life of a being" though it is usually used in the sense of "living being" (breathing creature). [citation needed] Scriptures indicate organizations and nations during periods of times, but not necessarily throughout the span of history in its entirety. According to the Book of Mormon, Nephi was revered by his people. The Book of Mormon teaches that the disobedience of Adam and Eve in eating the forbidden fruit was necessary so that they could have children and bring joy to mankind (2 Nephi 2:23-25). Nephi's brother Jacob explains that subsequent kings bore the title "Nephi." "NEPHI" in the KJV Bible. Precisely what "The Great and Abominable Church" is, however, remains vague. Humbled, Lehi repents and asks the Lord. In the Book of Mormon, a righteous son of Lehi and Sariah ( 1 Ne. They discover a message on the ball that it only works when they are faithful. Upon hearing the news, the entire camp complains and blasphemes for their misfortune, including Lehi. 1:2–3; 19:4 ). After his father received his Vision of the Tree of Life, Nephi received a similar vision and recorded it in more detail, including an interpretation of each element of the dream. Nehemiah 7:52 | View whole chapter | See verse in context. When Zoram saw Nephi's brothers, he turned to run, but Nephi stopped him. [51] Hugh Nibley has suggested that the name Nephi is related to the Egyptian Nehri. Nephi is credited with several major contributions to Mormon doctrine and teachings. You can cancel anytime during the trial period. Perhaps the most potentially controversial part of the First Book of Nephi is the misunderstanding that has resulted from descriptions trying to define the "great and abominable church" that Nephi sees among the "nations and kingdoms of the Gentiles"(I Nephi 13:3-8). See also Disciple; Nephi, Son of Helaman. For example, Latter Day Saint scholar John Gee theorizes that Nephi is a Hebrew form of the Egyptian name Nfr. 1:1–4; 2:5 ). In contrast, the Bible specifically declares that Adam’s transgression was a sinful act of rebellion that unleashed the power of sin and death in the human heart and throughout God’s perfect world (Genesis 3:16-19; Romans 5:12; 8:20-21). Theory 4. Most importantly, Nephi sees the future of his generations and the generations of Laman and Lemuel. Was obedient and prayed in faith, 1 Ne. Many Gentiles will reject the Book of Mormon—They will say, We need no more Bible—The Lord speaks to many nations—He will judge the world out of the books which will be written. Lehi attempts to share this warning with the people of Jerusalem, but they reject him and try to kill him. Not from the line of Seth – just common men. The brass plates indicate that he is a descendant of Joseph, the son of Jacob. Often understood to have … 1 Chronicles 5:19 | View whole chapter | See verse in context. My God hath been my support; he hath led me through mine afflictions in the wilderness; and he hath preserved me upon the waters of the great deep. Psyche is the equivalent New Testament Greek word from which the English word soul is only translated. However, Laman and Lemuel do not think he should, saying, "Our brother is a fool, for he thinketh that he can build a ship; yea, and he also thinketh that he can cross these great waters. [13] The second time, Nephi convinced his brothers to try to buy the plates using their abandoned wealth. The course of their travels. Nephi, fearing that the Lord would be angry with them, speaks to them. Nephi prays, and the storm stops. Lehi attempts to share this warning with the people of Jerusalem, but they reject him and try to kill him. After an angel appears, Nephi returns alone, finding Laban drunk and unconscious. "[29] He foresees the eventual destruction of the great and abominable church, and the triumph of Christ's reign on earth during the Millennium. The Lord commands Nephi to make metal plates to chronicle the events of his people, their genealogy, and write the gospel the Lord gives him. The word “Bible” in 2 Nephi 29 is used in a modern context. : The word "Bible" comes from "Biblea," an original Greek word not used by Hebrew prophets. They would do this by taking the record of the Jews that would go forth "in purity" "by the hand of the twelve apostles of the Lamb" to the Gentiles, and taking away "plain and precious things" from the "book of the Lamb of God. [29], Nephi spent eight years in the wilderness,[30] facing many hardships, including the breaking of his bow which made it impossible to obtain food,[31] and Nephi's elder brothers Laman and Lemuel rebelling against him and his father Lehi. "[37] They then proceed to try to throw Nephi into the depths of the sea; however, Nephi commands them not to. "[25] Latter-day Saints believe that the Bible lost some of its originally intended meaning and doctrine as spoken by the ancient prophets and apostles because of this taking away of plain and precious truths by some Gentile teachers and compilers soon after the death of the apostles, though the Bible remained an important source of truth as attested by Nephi. Using the directions on the ball, they journey southeast along the Red Sea. After many days, the voice of the Lord commands Nephi to go up the mountain. Laman and Lemuel mock him for trying an impossible task. The Lord commands Nephi to touch them, saying it will not kill them but greatly shock them. [3] Before their flight, Nephi's father prophesied the impending destruction and captivity of Jerusalem by the armies of Babylon. Nephi taketh his brethren and returneth to the land of Jerusalem after the record of the Jews. He is believed to have been born in 615 BC. Bruce R. McConkie, who was later ordained an apostle of the LDS Church, originally wrote his opinion that the Catholic Church was the great and abominable church, but very few in the LDS Church share his view today. Nephi had strong faith in the word of God ( 1 Ne. Nephi ist eine Stadt im Juab County im US-Bundesstaat Utah, Vereinigte Staaten, mit 5389 Einwohnern (Stand: 2010). First, Nephi’s vision mentions elements of stories found in the Bible and acts as a confirming witness that the Bible is true. The origin of the name Nephi is uncertain, and disputed. His meaning of the Catholic Church was the church in its original state when it was executing and plundering and hiding its crimes as a government and a church. Nephi teaches of the fulfillment of the Abrahamic covenant when scattered Israel will be gathered through believing in Jesus Christ and his divine mission and atonement. "ball of curious workmanship" (a compass), He quotes Isaiah (Chapters 48 through 54), The Book of Mormon Movie, Vol. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Arriving in a place near the sea, they set up a camp and call the area Bountiful. ne'-fi. [20] The man was Laban. Lehi and his family (wife Sariah, four sons Laman, Lemuel, Sam, and Nephi, and unnamed daughters ) leave Jerusalem and establish a camp in the wilderness. "[38] Some LDS scholars believe this occurred somewhere along the coasts of present-day Dhufar, Oman.[6]. "[23] Nephi followed through with the command and then dressed himself in Laban's clothing and armor. After his father received his Vision of the Tree of Life, Nephi received a similar vision and recorded it in more detail, including an interpretation of each element of the dream. "[16] He sees that these books have the important role of making known the "plain and precious things" that had been lost from the Bible, but also "establish the truth of the first" (the Bible).[28]. These criticisms, however, have been drawn prematurely. He also sees the civilizations of his descendants, the voyages of Columbus,[9] the American Revolutionary War,[10] the scattering of his descendants[11] (the American Indians[12][13]), the Book of Mormon, its translation by Joseph Smith,[14] the restoration of God's church,[15] continued revelation in the modern era,[16] and the correction of biblical translation errors. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. There is no Biblical support for the view that Adam and Eve … /n/nephis.htm - 6k The account of their sufferings. The original translation of the title did not include the word "first". As they travel, Nephi's steel bow[18] breaks while hunting. This last view claims that the “sons of God” were godly men who married ungodly women. Nehemiah 7:52 | View whole chapter | See verse in context. Mark Twain quipped that the Book of Mormon contains passages smouched from the New Testament and no credit given." One of the most often quoted Book of Mormon scriptures was penned by Nephi describing his decision to obey his father Lehi's commandment to return to Jerusalem to obtain the Brass Plates: 7 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them.[42]. Nephi heard the voice of the Lord ( … Nephi makes a new wooden bow and asks Lehi where to hunt. Nephi is also used as a personal name amongst contemporary Latter-day Saints.[46]. [21] Nephi was then commanded by the Lord to kill Laban, an idea he struggled with because he had never before "shed the blood of man. Nephi’s brethren rebelleth against him. Nephi begins to see wars and rumors of wars taking place in the future, and also other events. They take the daughters of Ishmael to wife. Nehemiah 7:52 | View whole chapter | See verse in context. They ran for their lives and their wealth fell into Laban's possession. Originally seven chapters in length, the book was reformatted in 1879 by Orson Pratt to its current state, twenty-two chapters in length.[3]. An angelalso showed hi… Ishmael dies on their journey near Nahom. [8] Nephi is shown many past and future events, including the life of the Son of God. At the pleading of their wives, and for fear of sinking, Laman and Lemuel release Nephi. 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