The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 18:1

1830 Edition

Moreover, the word of the Lord said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man’s pen concerning Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

Influences

Isaiah 8:1 (KJV)
Moreover the LORD said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man’s pen concerning Mahershalalhashbaz.

Changes

Moreover, the word of the Lord said unto me,: Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man’s pen, concerning Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

Simple English

The Lord said to me: Take a large scroll. Write on it with a regular pen about Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

Paraphrase

The Lord spoke to me again: “Take a large scroll and write on it in clear letters: ‘Maher-shalal-hash-baz.’”