CHAPTER 12

Compare 2 Nephi 22

This brief chapter is a hymn of praise for the great millennial era when the Lord will reign “in the midst” of His people. (Institute Old Testament Manual)

12.1

In the millennial day all men will praise the Lord.

12.2

This is one of the four times only that Jehovah is written out in full in the King James English Bible. In all other places Lord is used instead.

A literal translation of this verse reveals the sacred names and name-titles of Deity as they are used scripturally.

“‘Behold El is my salvation,

I shall trust and not be afraid;

For my strength and my song is Yah, Yehovah,

And he has become my salvation.’

“‘El’ is the singular of Elohim. It seldom occurs in the Bible in singular. In the English Bible both singular and plural are rendered by the word ‘God.’ ‘Yah’ is a contracted form of Jehovah or Yehovah, which in the Bible is usually rendered in English as ‘LORD.’ In the King James Version here, to avoid LORD LORD, they have rendered it as LORD JEHOVAH. This is one of the few times the name is written out fully as Jehovah in the King James translation. [See also: Exodus 6:3; Ps. 83:18; Isa. 26:4.] The short form Yah occurs in Hebrew also in Exodus 15:2 and Psalms 118:14.” (Ellis T. Rasmussen, An Introduction to the Old Testament and Its Teachings, 2:46.)

12.3

“Brothers and sisters, as we conclude this conference, I invite you to feel more joy in your life: joy in the knowledge that the Atonement of Jesus Christ is real; joy in the Savior’s ability, willingness, and desire to forgive; and joy in choosing to repent. Let us follow the instruction to “with joy … draw water out of the wells of salvation.” May we choose to repent, forsake our sins, and turn our hearts and wills around to follow our Savior. I testify of His living reality. I am a witness and repeated recipient of His incomparable compassion, mercy, and love. I pray that the redeeming blessings of His Atonement may be yours now—and again and again and again throughout your lives.” (Elder Dale G Renlund, General Conference, October 2016)

12.4

Israel is called upon to publish God’s mercies and great deeds to the Gentiles. 

12.5

The Lord truly has done excellent things for us!

12.6

The Lord will dwell among them.