The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 27:19

1830 Edition

And now the astonishment of Alma was so great, that he became dumb, that he could not open his mouth; yea, and he became weak, even that he could not move his hands; therefore he was taken by those that were with him, and carried helpless, even until he was laid before his father.

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And now the astonishment of Alma was so great, that he became dumb, that he could not open his mouth; yea, and he became weak, even that he could not move his hands; therefore he was taken by those that were with him, and carried helpless, even until he was laid before his father.

Simple English

Alma was so surprised that he couldn’t speak. He couldn’t open his mouth. He became so weak that he couldn’t move his hands. The people with him picked him up. They carried him because he couldn’t move. They brought him to his father.

Paraphrase

Alma was so stunned he couldn’t speak. He went completely silent. He became so weak he couldn’t even move his hands. His companions had to carry him, helpless, and lay him before his father.