The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 15:3

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for he truly spake many great things unto them, which was hard to be understood, save a man should inquire of the Lord; and they being hard in their hearts, therefore they did not look unto the Lord as they had ought.

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fFor he truly spake many great things unto them, which wasere hard to be understood, save a man should inquire of the Lord; and they being hard in their hearts, therefore they did not look unto the Lord as they had ought.

Simple English

My father had spoken many great things to them that were hard to understand, unless someone asked the Lord for help. Because their hearts were hard, they did not turn to the Lord as they should have.

Paraphrase

Dad had shared some deep truths with them—things that are hard to understand unless you ask God. But my brothers” hearts were stubborn. They wouldn’t even try to seek the Lord.