The Book of Mormon

Helaman 14:25

1830 Edition

and many graves shall be opened, and shall yield up many of their dead; and many saints shall appear unto many.

Influences

Matthew 27:52-53 (KJV)
And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

Changes

aAnd many graves shall be opened, and shall yield up many of their dead; and many saints shall appear unto many.

Simple English

“Many graves will open up. Many dead people will come out. Many holy people will appear to many people.”

Paraphrase

“Graves will break open and give up their dead. Many holy people will appear to many.”