2 Nephi 19:8
1830 Edition
The Lord sent his word unto Jacob and it hath lighted upon Israel.
Influences
Isaiah 9:8 (KJV)
The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel.
Simple English
The Lord sent his word to Jacob. It came down on Israel.
Paraphrase
The Lord sent his message to Jacob, and it landed on Israel.