2 Nephi 15:25
1830 Edition
Therefore is the anger of the Lord kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tremble, and their carcasses were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand stretched out still.
Influences
Isaiah 5:25 (KJV)
Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tremble, and their carcases were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
Changes
Therefore, is the anger of the Lord kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them:; and the hills did tremble, and their carcasses were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
Simple English
So the Lord is angry at his people. He has raised his hand against them. He has hit them. The hills shook. Their dead bodies were left in the streets. But he is still angry. His hand is still raised.
Paraphrase
That’s why the Lord’s anger burns against his people. He has raised his hand against them and struck them down. The mountains shook. Dead bodies lay like garbage in the streets. And even after all that, his anger hasn’t cooled. His hand is still raised, ready to strike.