According to the Book of Mormon Onomasticon, Lachoneus is the masculine form of the hypothetical Greek word *lakonios, “Spartan, Laconian”; cf. the attested forms lakonion (neuter) and lakonia (feminine).[1]Book of Mormon Onomasticon, Lachoneus. Λακεδαιμόνιος = an inhabitant of Sparta, or Lacedaemon. Λακωνία = Laconia is a regional unit in Greece, and the genitive of thisContinue Reading

3 Prophetic Themes Mormon is fleshing out with Samuel’s prophecies Irritation Precedes Instruction Elder Neal A. Maxwell shared how great lessons often come after difficulties: “Nephi’s broken bow doubtless brought to him some irritation, but not immobilizing bitterness. After all, he was just trying to feed the extended family, so whyContinue Reading

This post contains links to a few books that have helped me understand the context and content of the scriptures. As an Amazon Affiliate, I do earn a small commission from qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you). Click here to see all of my favorite books on Amazon. In thisContinue Reading

This material contains links to a few books that have helped me understand the context and content of the scriptures. As an Amazon Affiliate, I do earn a small commission from qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you). Click here to see all of my favorite books on Amazon. Alma 22.32Continue Reading

There are several proponents of various geographical models postulating where the Book of Mormon took place. If the text is what it claims to be, which is the position that I personally hold, then it took place somewhere. Statement of Neutrality The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints releasedContinue Reading

This material contains links to a few books that have helped me understand the context and content of the scriptures. As an Amazon Affiliate, I do earn a small commission from qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you). Click here to see all of my favorite books on Amazon. In hisContinue Reading

The Formula of the War Chapters Alma 58.10-15 illustrates how the Nephites were surrounded by numerous hosts of enemies. Yet, in 1 Nephi 14.12-13, hundreds of years before this war, Nephi teaches that in the last days there will be a battle and the forces of Satan will be massiveContinue Reading

Jezebel/Isabel Jezebel/Isabel אִיזֶבֶל ‘Iyzebel, pronounced e·zeh’·vel is a word that combines a couple of ideas. אִי ‘iy, meaning “not” (H336), or אַי ‘ay, meaning “where?” or “which” or “how?” (H335) and זְבֻל zebul, pronounced zev·ül’, meaning “exalted” (H2083). זְבוּל zebuwl can mean a dwelling or habitation (H2073). The Oxford GuideContinue Reading

The Book of Mormon is written in code.1 It has many layers. On the surface we read the stories, wars, sermons, and the situations the heroes in the text find themselves in. Underneath the text there is the message about the mysteries of God, the temple, and character of theContinue Reading