What’s in a Word? “Tender and Chaste and Delicate” Feelings

Title

What’s in a Word? “Tender and Chaste and Delicate” Feelings Are Pleasing to the Lord

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

2002

Authors

Hallen, Cynthia L. (Primary)

Journal

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies

Pagination

94-97

Volume

11 Issue

1 URL

https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol11/iss1/16

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

The word tender is used repeatedly throughout the Book of Mormon, but the modern connotations of the term may skew readers’ understanding of what Book of Mormon authors intended to convey when employing it in their writing. By examining the etymology of tender and the etymologies of similar words, readers can better comprehend the intended meaning of the ancient Book of Mormon authors.

Journal

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 11/1 (2002)

Etymology

Chastity, Law of

Tender

Delicate

Feelings

What’s in a Word? “Tender and Chaste and Delicate” Feelings Are Pleasing to the Lord

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