Understanding Isaiah

My Soul Delighteth in the Words of Isaiah (2N 25:5) Search the prophecies of Isaiah
(Mormon 8:23)

Yea, a commandment I give unto you that ye search these things diligently; for great are the words of Isaiah (3 N 23:1)

THE BOOK OF MORMON

Understand the MANNER of Prophesying among the JEWS (2 N 25:1,5)

COMMON Phrases Prophets used (indicate authority)

Quotes 22 of the 66 chapters from Isaiah Includes new words and phrases nd 2 Witness to the authenticity of Isaiahs Words Tells us to liken all scriptures unto us, 1 N 19:23, 2 N 11:2,8 Nephi gives many keys to Understanding Isaiah, 2 N 25:1-8

Beginnings: Thus Sayeth the Lord Hearken Unto Me Hear the Word of the Lord Emphasis: As the Lord Liveth Warnings: Wo unto them that

Have the SPIRIT of Prophecy (2 N 25:4)

*Individuals who possess a testimony of Jesus Christ

SYMBOLISM/Imagery

No man can be a minister of Jesus Christ except he has the testimony of Jesus ; and this is the spirit of prophecy
Joseph Smith

It is the privilege of every man and woman in this kingdom to enjoy the spirit of prophecy, which is the Spirit of God
Pres. Wilford Woodruff

People, animals, numbers, geography, armor, colors, time, weather, objects, plants, food, occupation, etc. Examples: Mountain of the Lords house = the temples Eat the fruit of their doings = enjoy the consequences of their righteous living Spoil the poor = property taken from the poor Branch of the Lord = the Lords people 2 short, balanced Lines/Sentences

POETIC Parallelism -

they had searched the scriptures diligently, that they might know the word of God. But this is not all; they had given themselves to much prayer, and fasting; therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of revelation
Alma 17:2-3

And many people shall go and say, 2 Nephi 12:23 Come ye, 3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths;
the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths; for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

Live During the LAST DAYS (2 N 25:7,8)

I know that they shall be of great worth unto them in the last days; for in the last day shall they understand them; wherefore, for their good have I written them. 2 N 25:8

for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

Use FOOTNOTES in the Bible and in the Book of Mormon

**Have both books open while studying Isaiah
HEB: GR: BD: IE: OR: An alternate translation from Hebrew An alternate translation from Greek BIBLE DICTIONARY An explanation of idioms and difficult constructions Alternate words follow to clarify the meaning

Learn the GEOGRAPHY & PLACES in Israel (2N 25:6)

The Holy Land:

Moses led the children of Israel(12 tribes) out of Egypt back to their Holy Land The 12 tribes divided up the land Years later they fought and divided into 2 parts: The Kingdom of Israel 10 of the Tribes up North The Kingdom of Judah 2 Tribes in the South Sodom lazy, prideful, neglecting the poor, fornication; it symbolizes all wicked cities of the last days Assyria- represents warring nations, righting against Israel Jerusalem - city of righteousness, city of the Lord, the holy city Tarshish, ships of famous commercial port, symbolize materialism & worldliness

Key Places:

**See attached Sheet with maps and timeline and places to know