Unit 96

before the

4 occurrences in 4 verses

Mormon 4:18,

Mormon 5:16, 18, 22

Mormon 4:18

And from this time forth did the Nephites gain no power over the Lamanites,

but began to be swept off by them even as a dew before the sun.

Mormon 5:16

For behold, the Spirit of the Lord hath already ceased to strive with their fathers;

and they are without Christ and God in the world;

and they are driven about as chaff before the wind.

Mormon 5:18

But now, behold, they are led about by Satan,

even as chaff is driven before the wind,

or as a vessel is tossed about upon the waves, without sail or anchor,

or without anything wherewith to steer her;

and even as she is, so are they.

Mormon 5:22

And then, O ye Gentiles, how can ye stand before the power of God,

except ye shall repent and turn from your evil ways?