The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 22:9

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And it shall also be of worth unto the Gentiles; and not only unto the Gentiles, but unto all the House of Israel, unto the making known of the covenants of the Father of Heaven unto Abraham, saying, In thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.

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And it shall also be of worth unto the Gentiles; and not only unto the Gentiles, but unto all the Hhouse of Israel, unto the making known of the covenants of the Father of Hheaven unto Abraham, saying,: In thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.

Simple English

This will also be helpful to those other nations. It will help not only them but all of Israel. It will help them understand God’s promises to Abraham when he said, Through your family, all families on earth will be blessed.

Paraphrase

“And it won’t just benefit the Gentiles. It will bless all of Israel by fulfilling God’s promise to Abraham: “Through your family line, all the peoples of the earth will be blessed.””