Comments on: My Father Dwelt in a Tent http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/ Perusing, pondering, and pattering about the Book of Mormon Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:36:38 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: iancorporated http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-1321 iancorporated Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:14:48 +0000 http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-1321 Wow, I am glad I typed "and my father dwelt in a tent" in google. I'm glad there are people out there concerned about stuff like this. The reason I stopped reading to look this phrase up was because I know that Nephi says that he is only writing the most important things. So, clearly this is very important. The part I found interesting is that instead of Nephi stating that Lehi dwelt in HIS tent he said, A tent. Meaning that it isn't his tent to be dwelled in. And dwelt doesn't just mean sleep, it means to abide in, or be established, and many others. I used to just think that this was referring to him sleeping in his own tent but the previous posts really opened my eyes, thanks. I don't know if this post is closed because the last post was in 2008 and now it is 2009. Anyways, I just wanted to share my thoughts on that sentence. Thanks for reading! Wow, I am glad I typed “and my father dwelt in a tent” in google. I’m glad there are people out there concerned about stuff like this. The reason I stopped reading to look this phrase up was because I know that Nephi says that he is only writing the most important things. So, clearly this is very important. The part I found interesting is that instead of Nephi stating that Lehi dwelt in HIS tent he said, A tent. Meaning that it isn’t his tent to be dwelled in. And dwelt doesn’t just mean sleep, it means to abide in, or be established, and many others. I used to just think that this was referring to him sleeping in his own tent but the previous posts really opened my eyes, thanks. I don’t know if this post is closed because the last post was in 2008 and now it is 2009. Anyways, I just wanted to share my thoughts on that sentence. Thanks for reading!

]]> By: A ball of curious workmanship - Page 2 - LDS.net - LDS Mormon Forums http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-1288 A ball of curious workmanship - Page 2 - LDS.net - LDS Mormon Forums Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:29:59 +0000 http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-1288 [...] in a tent than meets the eye: Blogger of Jared Blog Archive “And My Father Dwelt in a Tent” My Father Dwelt in a Tent BoM Groupies I posted this on my blog, but I also wanted to share it here for discussion. Has anyone else found [...]

]]> By: 1 Nephi 2:15 - LDS.net - LDS Mormon Forums http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-1287 1 Nephi 2:15 - LDS.net - LDS Mormon Forums Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:22:04 +0000 http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-1287 [...] in a tent than meets the eye: Blogger of Jared Blog Archive “And My Father Dwelt in a Tent” My Father Dwelt in a Tent BoM Groupies I posted this on my blog, but I also wanted to share it here for discussion. Has anyone else found [...]

]]> By: 1 Nephi 16: Gift of the Liahona « BoM Groupies http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-1265 1 Nephi 16: Gift of the Liahona « BoM Groupies Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:09:31 +0000 http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-1265 [...] (Notice that these things were done “as my father dwelt in a tent,” a phrase we have already discussed as being symbolic of the Temple; also that the ordinance of marriage was performed at this [...] [...] (Notice that these things were done “as my father dwelt in a tent,” a phrase we have already discussed as being symbolic of the Temple; also that the ordinance of marriage was performed at this [...]

]]> By: cheryl nelson http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-56 cheryl nelson Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:36:23 +0000 http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-56 wow Marilyn!! yes, applying the Exodus pattern quite literally to a temporal Exodus as well as the symbolic everyday implications is something to really think about! Wow, again! You are so good! I've been waiting and waiting to hear from you! Cheryl, if Debra doesn't post her comment here you need to copy and paste it over here. Loved her take on "Lehi dwelt in a tent", too. soooooooooooo much to think and ponder about and we're only on 1 Nephi Chapter 2! I'm lovin' this!! wow Marilyn!! yes, applying the Exodus pattern quite literally to a temporal Exodus as well as the symbolic everyday implications is something to really think about! Wow, again! You are so good!
I’ve been waiting and waiting to hear from you! Cheryl, if Debra doesn’t post her comment here you need to copy and paste it over here. Loved her take on “Lehi dwelt in a tent”, too. soooooooooooo much to think and ponder about and we’re only on 1 Nephi Chapter 2! I’m lovin’ this!!

]]> By: isaiahsfan http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-55 isaiahsfan Sat, 10 Mar 2007 04:17:39 +0000 http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-55 Marilyn!!! I'm so glad you're here. I love your validation _and_ your gospel knowledge. Your comment was profound. Lehi & co., as the portion of the covenant people who were led to the New Jerusalem may indeed have had the responsibility to prophesy for the three groups you mentioned. I've never read the Book of Mormon with that particular view. Now that we have become adept at reading Isaiah as he relates to several different time periods and groups of people, let's try it as we go along in the BoM and see if it's a viable theory! Great work, Marilyn. Marilyn!!! I’m so glad you’re here. I love your validation _and_ your gospel knowledge. Your comment was profound. Lehi & co., as the portion of the covenant people who were led to the New Jerusalem may indeed have had the responsibility to prophesy for the three groups you mentioned. I’ve never read the Book of Mormon with that particular view. Now that we have become adept at reading Isaiah as he relates to several different time periods and groups of people, let’s try it as we go along in the BoM and see if it’s a viable theory! Great work, Marilyn.

]]> By: marilyninhouston http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-54 marilyninhouston Sat, 10 Mar 2007 03:46:03 +0000 http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-54 This is bringing back so many happy memories. Cheryl and Cheryl exercising their talents for delving and digging and coming up with wonderful things to ponder. Kelly giving the practical application, etc. This gives me a chance to excerise my talent again. Here goes: "YES, YOU ARE RIGHT!!!!!" I'm really good at that, and don't forget, you need my talent, too. I was pondering all the excellent comments, especially about the Exodus, and I was thinking, Isaiah usually was referring to the same prophesy happening in three separate time periods. Isaiah referred to Ancient Israel, the Meridian of Time, and Latter Days. Could the record of the exodus of Lehi refer to 1) Lehi, 2) exodus of pioneers to Utah, and 3) exodus of saints to the New Jerusalem? We can learn from the symbolism of the tent as well as all the other symbols in the story, things we can prepare for if we are ever called on to participate in an exodus - either temporally or spiritually. I miss you all so much. Thanks for being patient with me and my busy life and cluttered mind. This is bringing back so many happy memories. Cheryl and Cheryl exercising their talents for delving and digging and coming up with wonderful things to ponder. Kelly giving the practical application, etc. This gives me a chance to excerise my talent again. Here goes: “YES, YOU ARE RIGHT!!!!!” I’m really good at that, and don’t forget, you need my talent, too.

I was pondering all the excellent comments, especially about the Exodus, and I was thinking, Isaiah usually was referring to the same prophesy happening in three separate time periods. Isaiah referred to Ancient Israel, the Meridian of Time, and Latter Days. Could the record of the exodus of Lehi refer to 1) Lehi, 2) exodus of pioneers to Utah, and 3) exodus of saints to the New Jerusalem? We can learn from the symbolism of the tent as well as all the other symbols in the story, things we can prepare for if we are ever called on to participate in an exodus – either temporally or spiritually.

I miss you all so much. Thanks for being patient with me and my busy life and cluttered mind.

]]> By: m&m http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-53 m&m Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:54:25 +0000 http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-53 Very thought-provoking comment, Cheryl. Thank you! I particularly like the concept of Christ being the center. I think, indeed, that is the ultimate symbolism of the axis mundi, and of the temple and other ordinances and elements of the gospel in our modern-day life. Very thought-provoking comment, Cheryl. Thank you! I particularly like the concept of Christ being the center. I think, indeed, that is the ultimate symbolism of the axis mundi, and of the temple and other ordinances and elements of the gospel in our modern-day life.

]]> By: cheryl nelson http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-52 cheryl nelson Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:21:46 +0000 http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-52 a few thoughts on the axis mundi, the Exodus pattern and Lehi's tent. I really enjoyed m&m's information about the axis mundi and was pondering the significance of Lehi's tent in association to it. I do believe that this tent did serve as the axis mundi for Lehi's party. We also know that the Exodus pattern comes into play here. It is my belief that Nephi knew very well that his family was following this pattern. Nephi prayed for understanding, his heart was softened and he tried to share this information with Sam and Laman and Lemuel. Notice Nephi tries to share his information with Laman and Lemuel after Lehi had talked with them and they were doing as commanded. Perhaps he was sharing with them his understanding that they were embarking on an Exodus pattern, but Laman and Lemuel weren't buying it. The fact that Nephi prayed and shared information with his brothers comes directly after, "and my father dwelt in a tent." If Nephi recognized the Exodus pattern, he also recognized that Lehi, just as Moses was serving as a type for Christ. The term "my father dwelt in a tent" then symbolizes that Christ was indeed in the midst of them, dwelling with them. That Christ was at the center "axis mundi" of everything they were doing. This would also then have temple significance as well. Did not Christ dwell with ancient Israel, as well, on their Exodus in the tabernacle(tent)? The importance of this phrase also becomes crucial to our own understanding of our "exodus" as we make Christ the center of all we understand and do. a few thoughts on the axis mundi, the Exodus pattern and Lehi’s tent. I really enjoyed m&m’s information about the axis mundi and was pondering the significance of Lehi’s tent in association to it. I do believe that this tent did serve as the axis mundi for Lehi’s party. We also know that the Exodus pattern comes into play here. It is my belief that Nephi knew very well that his family was following this pattern. Nephi prayed for understanding, his heart was softened and he tried to share this information with Sam and Laman and Lemuel. Notice Nephi tries to share his information with Laman and Lemuel after Lehi had talked with them and they were doing as commanded. Perhaps he was sharing with them his understanding that they were embarking on an Exodus pattern, but Laman and Lemuel weren’t buying it. The fact that Nephi prayed and shared information with his brothers comes directly after, “and my father dwelt in a tent.” If Nephi recognized the Exodus pattern, he also recognized that Lehi, just as Moses was serving as a type for Christ. The term “my father dwelt in a tent” then symbolizes that Christ was indeed in the midst of them, dwelling with them. That Christ was at the center “axis mundi” of everything they were doing. This would also then have temple significance as well. Did not Christ dwell with ancient Israel, as well, on their Exodus in the tabernacle(tent)? The importance of this phrase also becomes crucial to our own understanding of our “exodus” as we make Christ the center of all we understand and do.

]]> By: cheryl nelson http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-51 cheryl nelson Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:07:11 +0000 http://bomgroupies.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/my-father-dwelt-in-a-tent/#comment-51 welcome to all those joining us. welcome to all those joining us.

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