The Book of Mormon

Jacob 2:25

1830 Edition

Wherefore, thus saith the Lord: I have led this people forth out of the land of Jerusalem, by the power of mine arm, that I might raise up unto me a righteous branch, from the fruit of the loins of Joseph.

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Wherefore, thus saith the Lord:, I have led this people forth out of the land of Jerusalem, by the power of mine arm, that I might raise up unto me a righteous branch, from the fruit of the loins of Joseph.

Simple English

The Lord says: “I brought these people from Jerusalem by my power. I wanted to raise up good people from Joseph’s children.”

Paraphrase

“I brought these people out of Jerusalem by my own power so I could raise up a faithful people from Joseph’s line.”