The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 13:5

Back to chapter

1830 Edition

Now it came to pass after Abinadi had spoken these words, that the people of king Noah durst not lay their hands on him; for the Spirit of the Lord was upon him; and his face shone with exceeding lustre, even as Moses did while in the mount of Sinai, while speaking with the Lord.

Changes

Now it came to pass after Abinadi had spoken these words, that the people of king Noah durst not lay their hands on him;, for the Spirit of the Lord was upon him; and his face shone with exceeding lustrer, even as Moses’ did while in the mount of Sinai, while speaking with the Lord.

Simple English

After Abinadi said these words, King Noah’s people didn’t dare touch him. The Spirit of the Lord was with him. His face shone very brightly, just like Moses’ face did on Mount Sinai when he talked with the Lord.

Paraphrase

After Abinadi spoke, the people of King Noah didn’t dare touch him. The Spirit of the Lord was on him, and his face shone with brilliant light—just like Moses’ face glowed when he spoke with the Lord on Mount Sinai.