The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 1:2

1830 Edition

Yea, I make a record in the language of my father, which consists of the learning of the Jews and the language of the Egyptians.

Simple English

I make a record in my father’s language. It has the learning of the Jews and the Egyptian language.

Paraphrase

I'm writing in my father's language—a mix of Jewish learning and Egyptian writing.