Lesson 2C: Scripture Study Helps

Lesson 2C: Scripture Study HelpsGenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuthSamuelSamuelKingsKingsChroniclesChroniclesEzraNehemiah andEstherJobPsalms andProverbs andEcclesiastesSong of SolomonIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonah andMicah andNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiThese are the books of the Old Testament

GELNDJJRSSKKCCEN andEJP andP andESIJLEDHJAOJ andM andNHZHZMThese are the books of the Old TestamentChapter HeadingsOverview of ChapterEspecially useful in story-driven Old Testament (and to skip over boring chapters)

Italicized Words in the BibleInserted by the translator to give a correct English readingNo way to do a direct translationExample: Ich bin ein BerlinerWhy doesnt the Book of Mormon have these?

FootnotesBible was written in a different timeSome words were not even around yet.HEB Hebrew meaningOR SynonymsIE Explanationstell the stars means count the stars

The Joseph Smith TranslationJoseph Smith began translating the Bible in 1830. Continued through until his death, never finished.Bible contains over 600 versus changed, but not everything.Longer translations are either in the Pearl of Great Price (Moses, JS-Matthew), or in the Appendix.

Topical GuideLike the Google of the scriptures. Sorted by Topics with referencesGreat place to start when preparing a talk, or preparing to study the scriptures.Related: Index to the Triple Combination. Useful to distinguish people and places

Bible DictionaryExcellent source of information about people, places, and topics. The Wikipedia of the Bible (also useful: Wikipedia)Special topicsChronology Compares Bible events to historical eventsGospels, Harmony of Plots events of Christs life through 4 gospelsQuotations Where the Old Testament is quoted in the New TestamentWeights and Measures List of weights and measures mentioned in the Bible

Maps and PhotographsPretty Self-ExplanatoryNew version since 1999Beginning has an Index of place names and map coordinates

Pronouncing GuideBack of the Book of Mormon, right before the Doctrine and Covenants.Book of Mormon names only. Why?Quiz!What battle will usher in the Second Coming, according to Ezekiel 38?What is the Stick of Ephraim? How many Aarons are there in the Triple Combination?What is Hebrew for God Almighty in Genesis 35?Who repents in Amos 7:3?Where is Josiah Butterfield mentioned? How many yards is a Furlong?(T or F) Mathoni rhymes with macaroni.How many columns are on the front side of the Parthenon?How many times is the term Synangogue used in the entire Old Testament?

HintsWhat battle will usher in the Second Coming, according to Ezekiel 38? (Headings)What is the Stick of Ephraim? (BD)How many Aarons are there in the Triple Combination? (Index)What is Hebrew for God Almighty in Genesis 35? (HEB)Who repents in Amos 7:3? (JST)Where is Josiah Butterfield mentioned? (Index)How many yards is a Furlong? (BD)(T or F) Mathoni rhymes with macaroni. (Pronunciation Guide)How many columns are on the front side of the Parthenon? (Photos/Maps)How many times is the term Synangogue used in the entire Old Testament? (TG)

AnswersWhat battle will usher in the Second Coming? (Ezekiel 38) Gog and MagogWhat is the Stick of Ephraim? Book of MormonHow many Aarons are there in the Triple Combination? - 4What is Hebrew for God Almighty in Genesis 35? El ShaddaiWho repents in Amos 7:3? JacobWhere is Josiah Butterfield mentioned? D&C 124: 138How many yards is a Furlong? 220(T or F) Mathoni rhymes with macaroni. FHow many columns are on the front side of the Parthenon? 8How many times is the term Synangogue used in the entire Old Testament? - 1

Notebook IdeasHow do you think the Joseph Smith translation took place? How can you study the Bible like Joseph Smith did?Why is the language left the way it is in the Bible? Why hasnt it been simplified?What is the difference between reading a chapter heading or Bible Dictionary entry versus reading the scriptures themselves?