He Hath Borne Our Griefs, and Carried Our Sorrows

“I Will Contend with Them That Contendeth with Thee”: The Divine Warrior of Jacob’s Speech in 2 Nephi 6–10

Daniel Belnap

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 17, no. 1 (2008)

Even though the Nephites were broken off from the rest of Israel, Jacob sees hope in the covenantal relationship they have with God, for he is the Divine Warrior.

God Will Fulfill His Covenants with the House of Israel

Leland Gentry

The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, the Doctrinal Structure (1989)

A careful reading of the commentary of Jacob (2 Nephi 6–10) helps to illustrate how useful the Book of Mormon is in interpreting Isaiah.

“I Will Contend with Them That Contendeth with Thee”: The Divine Warrior of Jacob’s Speech in 2 Nephi 6–10

Daniel Belnap

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 17, no. 1 (2008)

Even though the Nephites were broken off from the rest of Israel, Jacob sees hope in the covenantal relationship they have with God, for he is the Divine Warrior.

View of the Hebrews: Substitute for Inspiration?

Spencer J. Palmer, William L. Knecht

BYU Studies 5, no. 2 (1964)

Some critics have tried to explain the Isaiah passages in the Book of Mormon as the result of an idea that Joseph Smith supposedly got from a book written in 1825 called View of the Hebrews. This BYU Studies article from 1964 not only succeeded in putting this dubious notion completely to rest, but it also presents data that still today attests to the importance of certain Isaiah chapters in the Nephite prophetic worldview.

“I Will Contend with Them That Contendeth with Thee”: The Divine Warrior of Jacob’s Speech in 2 Nephi 6–10

Daniel Belnap

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 17, no. 1 (2008)

Even though the Nephites were broken off from the rest of Israel, Jacob sees hope in the covenantal relationship they have with God, for he is the Divine Warrior.

Chart 50: Old Testament Passages Quoted by Jesus Christ in 3 Nephi

John W. Welch, J. Gregory Welch

Charting the Book of Mormon (1999)

This chart shows nineteen times in 3 Nephi 16–24 that Jesus quoted the Old Testament, from Genesis to Malachi.

Chart 96: Isaiah Passages Listed by Book of Mormon Reference

John W. Welch, J. Gregory Welch

Charting the Book of Mormon (1999)

This chart lists Book of Mormon passages that quote or paraphrase the words of Isaiah. The main Nephite prophets who quoted Isaiah were Nephi, Jacob, and Abinadi.

God Will Fulfill His Covenants with the House of Israel

Leland Gentry

The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, the Doctrinal Structure (1989)

A careful reading of the commentary of Jacob (2 Nephi 6–10) helps to illustrate how useful the Book of Mormon is in interpreting Isaiah.

Isaiah 53, Mosiah 14, and the Book of Mormon

John W. Welch

Isaiah in the Book of Mormon (1998)

Isaiah 53 is quoted in its entirety by Abinadi in Mosiah 14, near the middle of his response to the priests of Noah. This beautiful poem formed the crux of Abinadi’s theological testimony and legal defense and is one of the mainstays of prophetic knowledge in the Book of Mormon about the coming atonement of the Savior. While Abinadi and others in antiquity interpreted Isaiah’s suffering servant messianically, the Hebrew text left enough unstated that Noah’s wicked priests could adopt another reading.

Let God Prevail

Russell M. Nelson

General Conference (Oct. 2020)

“The gathering of Israel moves forward. The Lord Jesus Christ directs the affairs of His Church, and it will achieve its divine objectives.”

Moses and Jesus: The Old Adorns the New

S. Kent Brown

From Jerusalem to Zarahemla: Literary and Historical Studies of the Book of Mormon (1998)

​In 3 Nephi, the risen Lord cites Isaiah’s prophecies of a ‘‘new exodus” to instruct his audience about the gathering of Israel in the last days. By miraculously providing bread and wine, and by identifying himself as the law and the light, the Savior established himself as one greater than Moses.

Pattern and Purpose of the Isaiah Commentaries in the Book of Mormon

Garold N. Davis

Mormons, Scripture, and the Ancient World: Studies in Honor of John L. Sorenson (1998)

The Isaiah passages in the Book of Mormon occur within a very interesting lexical or contextual pattern. The history and destiny of the Lord’s covenant relationship with the house of Israel is a theme that includes the Abrahamic covenant, the covenant of the infinite atonement, the scattering of Israel, and the reestablishment of the house of Israel in the last days by a mighty gentile nation.

The Exodus Pattern in the Book of Mormon

S. Kent Brown

From Jerusalem to Zarahemla: Literary and Historical Studies of the Book of Mormon (1998)

Zeniff’s expedition (Mosiah 7–24) tells of the escape and return of two different groups. This narrative has parallels to Exodus and thus to the Atonement of Christ.

“He Took Our Infirmities, and Bare Our Sickness” (LDS Gospel Doctrine Lesson 7: Mark 1–2; 4:35–41; Luke 7:11–17)

Eric D. Huntsman

BYU New Testament Commentary website (Feb. 2015)

This commentary reflects on Jesus's miracles and their role in understanding his divine identity. It includes a chart listing Jesus's miracles to illustrate their variety and significance.

“More Fully Persuaded”: Isaiah’s Witness of Christ’s Ministry

Jeffrey R. Holland

Isaiah in the Book of Mormon (1998)

Isaiah was prepared to testify of the Messiah and bear such witness of the divinity of Christ’s coming. Elder Holland focuses on Isaiah’s prophecies regarding Christ’s birth, mortal ministry, and Atonement; Christ’s visit to spirits in prison; Christ showing kindness and preserving latter-day Zion; and the millennial Christ. The full book, Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, is available at Book of Mormon Central.

“My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?”: Psalm 22 and the Mission of Christ

Shon D. Hopkin

BYU Studies Quarterly 52, no. 4 (2013)

Psalm 22 is a prophecy of the events of Christ’s suffering and Crucifixion in detail, including his statement spoken from the cross. Words in this psalm show that Christ fulfilled his mission of redeeming humankind with his worthiness and authority from the Father intact.

A Precious and Powerful Witness of Jesus Christ

John M. Madsen

Sperry Symposium Classics: The Old Testament (2005)

“The Living Christ” is a powerful summary of the identity and role of Jesus Christ. All scripture and all prophets testify of Christ; salvation comes only through Christ; Jehovah of the Old Testament is Jesus Christ.

Abinadi’s Commentary on Isaiah

Monte S. Nyman

The Book of Mormon: Mosiah, Salvation Only through Christ (1991)

In the midst of Abinadi’s trial, the priests of King Noah begin quizzing Abinadi on the meaning of Isaiah. While this seems an odd thing to do in a legal proceeding, the priests of King Noah were hoping to trap Abinadi by accusing him of being a false prophet for prophesying contrary to the priests' interpretation of Isaiah. Despite the priests' intentions, Abinadi quotes Isaiah and provides powerful commentary that elucidates the atoning mission of Jesus Christ.

BYU Easter Conference presentation

Eric D. Huntsman

BYU Easter Conference 2016 (2016)

Huntsman discusses how as Latter-day Saints have sometimes felt that other Christians emphasize the Cross too much, perhaps we have overcompensated by not emphasizing it enough.

Chart 96: Isaiah Passages Listed by Book of Mormon Reference

John W. Welch, J. Gregory Welch

Charting the Book of Mormon (1999)

This chart lists Book of Mormon passages that quote or paraphrase the words of Isaiah. The main Nephite prophets who quoted Isaiah were Nephi, Jacob, and Abinadi.

Four Perspectives on the Trial and Resurrection of Jesus

John W. Welch

BYU New Testament Commentary website (Apr. 2014)

Each Gospel presents its perspective on the essential role Jesus filled through his Atonement.

Isaiah 53, Mosiah 14, and the Book of Mormon

John W. Welch

Isaiah in the Book of Mormon (1998)

Isaiah 53 is quoted in its entirety by Abinadi in Mosiah 14, near the middle of his response to the priests of Noah. This beautiful poem formed the crux of Abinadi’s theological testimony and legal defense and is one of the mainstays of prophetic knowledge in the Book of Mormon about the coming atonement of the Savior. While Abinadi and others in antiquity interpreted Isaiah’s suffering servant messianically, the Hebrew text left enough unstated that Noah’s wicked priests could adopt another reading.

Isaiah and the Messiah

Terry B. Ball

Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior (2002)

Isaiah knew and loved the Messiah. From Isaiah we learn that in contrast to the mortal Messiah’s humble and quiet birth and ministry, the millennial Messiah will bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations.

Pattern and Purpose of the Isaiah Commentaries in the Book of Mormon

Garold N. Davis

Mormons, Scripture, and the Ancient World: Studies in Honor of John L. Sorenson (1998)

The Isaiah passages in the Book of Mormon occur within a very interesting lexical or contextual pattern. The history and destiny of the Lord’s covenant relationship with the house of Israel is a theme that includes the Abrahamic covenant, the covenant of the infinite atonement, the scattering of Israel, and the reestablishment of the house of Israel in the last days by a mighty gentile nation.

The Exodus Pattern in the Book of Mormon

S. Kent Brown

From Jerusalem to Zarahemla: Literary and Historical Studies of the Book of Mormon (1998)

Zeniff’s expedition (Mosiah 7–24) tells of the escape and return of two different groups. This narrative has parallels to Exodus and thus to the Atonement of Christ.

The Old Testament and Easter

Kent P. Jackson

Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament, Sidney B. Sperry Symposium 45 (2013)

Palm Sunday, Jesus’ suffering in Gethsemane, and Jesus’ Resurrection are closely tied to the Old Testament.

Chart 96: Isaiah Passages Listed by Book of Mormon Reference

John W. Welch, J. Gregory Welch

Charting the Book of Mormon (1999)

This chart lists Book of Mormon passages that quote or paraphrase the words of Isaiah. The main Nephite prophets who quoted Isaiah were Nephi, Jacob, and Abinadi.

Chart 97: Isaiah Passages Listed by Isaiah Reference

John W. Welch, J. Gregory Welch

Charting the Book of Mormon (1999)

This chart shows where Isaiah is quoted or paraphrased in the Book of Mormon. A companion chart, “Isaiah Passages Listed by Book of Mormon Reference,” shows these quotations, organized in Book of Mormon order.

“Thy Mind, O Man, Must Stretch”

John W. Welch

BYU Studies 50, no. 3 (2010)

Welch advocates for hard work and open-mindedness in the pursuit of truth. He highlights Mormonism’s acceptance of pluralism and the synthesis of rights and duties, emphasizing scholars' duty to serve and teach others unashamedly.