Unit 32

were

17 occurrences in 13 verses

Mosiah 1:2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18,

Mosiah 2:2, 8, 25,

Mosiah 3:14, 15, 16

Mosiah 1:2

And it came to pass that he had three sons;

and he called their names Mosiah, and Helorum, and Helaman.

And he caused that they should be taught in all the language of his fathers,

that thereby they might become men of understanding;

and that they might know concerning the prophecies

which had been spoken by the mouths of their fathers,

which were delivered them by the hand of the Lord.

Mosiah 1:3

And he also taught them concerning the records

which were engraven on the plates of brass, saying:

My sons, I would that ye should remember

that were it not for these plates,

which contain these records and these commandments,

we must have suffered in ignorance, even at this present time,

not knowing the mysteries of God.

Mosiah 1:4

For it were not possible

that our father, Lehi, could have remembered all these things,

to have taught them to his children,

except it were for the help of these plates;

for he having been taught in the language of the Egyptians

therefore he could read these engravings, and teach them to his children,

that thereby they could teach them to their children,

and so fulfilling the commandments of God,

even down to this present time.

Mosiah 1:5

I say unto you, my sons,

were it not for these things,

which have been kept and preserved by the hand of God,

that we might read and understand of his mysteries,

and have his commandments always before our eyes,

that even our fathers would have dwindled in unbelief,

and we should have been like unto our brethren, the Lamanites,

who know nothing concerning these things,

or even do not believe them when they are taught them,

because of the traditions of their fathers, which are not correct.

Mosiah 1:16

And moreover, he also gave him charge concerning the records

which were engraven on the plates of brass;

and also the plates of Nephi;

and also, the sword of Laban,

and the ball or director, which led our fathers through the wilderness,

which was prepared by the hand of the Lord

that thereby they might be led, every one

according to the heed and diligence which they gave unto him.

Mosiah 1:17

Therefore, as they were unfaithful

they did not prosper nor progress in their journey,

but were driven back, and incurred the displeasure of God upon them;

and therefore they were smitten with famine and sore afflictions,

to stir them up in remembrance of their duty.

Mosiah 1:18

And now, it came to pass that

Mosiah went and did as his father had commanded him,

and proclaimed unto all the people who were in the land of Zarahemla

that thereby they might gather themselves together,

to go up to the temple to hear the words which his father should speak unto them.

Mosiah 2:2

And there were a great number,

even so many that they did not number them;

for they had multiplied exceedingly and waxed great in the land.

Mosiah 2:8

And it came to pass that

he began to speak to his people from the tower;

and they could not all hear his words because of the greatness of the multitude;

therefore he caused that the words which he spake should be written

and sent forth among those that were not under the sound of his voice,

that they might also receive his words.

Mosiah 2:25

And now I ask,

can ye say aught of yourselves?

I answer you, Nay.

Ye cannot say that ye are even as much as the dust of the earth;

yet ye were created of the dust of the earth;

but behold, it belongeth to him who created you.

Mosiah 3:14

Yet the Lord God saw that his people were a stiffnecked people,

and he appointed unto them a law, even the law of Moses.

Mosiah 3:15

And many signs, and wonders, and types, and shadows

showed he unto them, concerning his coming;

and also holy prophets spake unto them concerning his coming;

and yet they hardened their hearts, and understood not

that the law of Moses availeth nothing

except it were through the atonement of his blood.

Mosiah 3:16

And even if it were possible that little children could sin

they could not be saved;

but I say unto you

they are blessed;

for behold, as in Adam, or by nature, they fall,

even so the blood of Christ atoneth for their sins.