The Strength of the Lord
Lately, I've been watching for definitions within the scriptures. I want to understand what the writers mean when they talk about different concepts, and I want a definition to come from the scriptures rather than the current popular understanding. As I was reading the story written by Zeniff in Mosiah chapter 10 , I was struck by the definition he gives of "the strength of the Lord." Zeniff, of course, doesn't say "this is the definition of 'the strength of the Lord.'" Instead, he states how the Lamanites were unfamiliar with the Lord or His strength, and proceeds to gives evidence which shows how the Lamanites were unfamiliar. Basically, Zeniff gives a definition through a counter example starting with verse 12. Here are his words, [ adjusted ] a little bit for clarity.