The Book of Mormon

Alma 3:17

Back to chapter

1830 Edition

And again I say, He that departeth from thee, shall no more be called thy seed; and I will bless thee, &c. and whomsoever shall be called thy seed, henceforth and forever: and these were the promises of the Lord unto Nephi, and to his seed.

Changes

And again, I say, Hhe that departeth from thee, shall no more be called thy seed; and I will bless thee, &c. and whomsoever shall be called thy seed, henceforth and forever:; and these were the promises of the Lord unto Nephi, and to his seed.

Simple English

“And again I say, anyone who leaves you will not be called your child anymore. And I will bless you and whoever is called your child, from now until forever.” These were the Lord’s promises to Nephi and to his children.

Paraphrase

“Whoever leaves you will no longer be counted as your family. But I’ll bless you and everyone who is called your descendants, now and forever.” These were the Lord’s promises to Nephi and his family.