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Book of Mormon Commentary
2 Nephi Chapter 11
11: 143 Nephi had already pointed out some particulars concerning the coming forth of this sealed
book (131): it (1) should be read upon the housetops and (2) the reading should be by the power of
Christ.
The entire story of world history from the creation down to the end of the world is to be revealed
through this sealed part of the book (132).
Moroni uses language similar to Nephi's (E. 2:1).
2 Ne 11:146 And again it shall come to pass, that the Lord shall say unto him that shall read the words
that shall be delivered him, Forasmuch as this people draw near unto me with their mouth, and with their
lips do honor me, but have removed their hearts far from me, and their fear towards me is taught by the
precepts of men, therefore, I will proceed to do a marvelous work among this people;
11: 146 Nephi continues to quote from Isaiah 29. At the time of the coming forth of this record
from the dust, and before Lebanon should become a very fruitful field, a marvelous work was to
be done by divine power. This was the Restoration, which started in the spring of 1820 in New
York State. Miracles which shall restore hearing to the deaf and sight to the blind will accompany
this work of wonder. Through reading the Book of Mormon, those who had lost faith in religion
would have their spiritual sight and hearing restored. "They also that erred in spirit shall come to
understanding”, (160) .
2 Ne 11:158 Therefore thus saith the Lord, who redeemed Abraham, concerning the house of Jacob,
Jacob shall not now be ashamed, neither shall his face now wax pale.
11:158 For centuries the Jews have had to hide their identity to avoid persecution and death. But
the time is coming when the curse will be lifted. No more will their faces turn white with fright.
They shall be welcomed and esteemed among the brotherhood of nations. The dawn of that era has
already begun. (See comments on II N. 5:19 and 5:33.)