Helaman 16:23
~6–1 BC
1830 Edition
and notwithstanding the signs and the wonders which was wrought among the people of the Lord, and the many miracles which they did, satan did get great hold upon the hearts of the people, upon all the face of the land.
Influences
Acts 5:12 (KJV)
And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.
John 12:37 (KJV)
But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:
Changes
Simple English
Even though there were signs and wonderful things among the Lord’s people, and many miracles, Satan still got a strong hold on people’s hearts. This was all over the land.
Paraphrase
Despite all the signs and wonders performed among God’s people, despite all the miracles they witnessed, Satan got a powerful grip on people’s hearts throughout the land.