The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 6:16

1830 Edition

for shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered?

Influences

Isaiah 49:24 (KJV)
Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered?

Changes

fFor shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered?

Simple English

“Can stolen things be taken from the strong? Can a prisoner who was captured fairly be set free?”

Paraphrase

Can prisoners be rescued from warriors? Can captives be freed from those who captured them lawfully?