Rod and Sword as the Word of God

Authors

John A. Tvedtnes, Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies

Keywords

Bible, Language, Symbolism, Imagery, Book of Mormon, Books, 1 Nephi, Tree of Life

Abstract

The rod or staff, as well as the sword, symbolize power and the word of God.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Tvedtnes, John A. (1996) "Rod and Sword as the Word of God," Journal of Book of Mormon Studies: Vol. 5: No. 2, Article 6.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol5/iss2/6