The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 27:2

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and when that day shall come, they shall be visited of the Lord of hosts, with thunder and with earthquake, and with a great noise, and with storm and tempest, and with the flame of devouring fire;

Influences

Isaiah 29:9 (KJV)
they stagger, but not with strong drink

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aAnd when that day shall come, they shall be visited of the Lord of hHosts, with thunder and with earthquake, and with a great noise, and with storm, and with tempest, and with the flame of devouring fire;.

Simple English

When that day comes, the Lord of hosts will visit them with thunder and earthquakes. There will be great noise, storms, and fire that destroys everything.

Paraphrase

When that day comes, the Lord Almighty will visit them with thunder and earthquakes, with deafening noise, violent storms, and consuming fire.