Unit 76

great contentions and

2 occurrences in 2 verses



Helaman 3:17,

Helaman 4:12



Helaman 3:17

And now I return again to mine account;

therefore, what I have spoken had passed

after there had been great contentions, and disturbances,

and wars, and dissensions, among the people of Nephi.



Helaman 4:12

And it was because of the pride of their hearts,

because of their exceeding riches,

yea, it was because of their oppression to the poor,

withholding their food from the hungry,

withholding their clothing from the naked,

and smiting their humble brethren upon the cheek,

making a mock of that which was sacred,

denying the spirit of prophecy and of revelation,

murdering, plundering, lying, stealing, committing adultery,

rising up in great contentions,

and deserting away into the land of Nephi, among the Lamanites—