pam Posted September 14, 2009 Report Posted September 14, 2009 Reference Search: 2 Nephi 9:4444 O, my beloved brethren, remember my words. Behold, I take off my garments, and I shake them before you; I pray the God of my salvation that he view me with his all-searching eye; wherefore, ye shall know at the last day, when all men shall be judged of their works, that the God of Israel did witness that I shook your iniquities from my soul, and that I stand with brightness before him, and am rid of your blood. Quote for DiscussionShake Garments It was an ancient practice for the Lord’s prophets to take off their garments and shake them as a sign that they were rid of the blood and sins of those to whom they had been sent to testify. (2 Ne. 9:44; Jac. 1:19; 2:2; Mosiah 2:28; Morm. 9:35.) Similar symbolism is used in latter-day revelation: “Cleanse your hearts and your garments, lest the blood of this generation be required at your hands”… (D&C 112:33; 88:85; 135:5).Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, 304 Quote
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