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Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 49 (2021)
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The Word of the Lord as a Metonym for Christ
Title
The Word of the Lord as a Metonym for Christ
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2021
Authors
Spendlove, Loren Blake (Primary)
Journal
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
Pagination
137-166
Volume
49
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Abstract
The word of the Lord and the word of God are common expressions in the Bible. Frequently, these phrases refer to the written or spoken covenantal words of God to his people as given through the prophets. However, exegetical study of these expressions has revealed that they also serve as metonyms, or substitutions for the name of God himself. In this paper I explore these metonymous usages of the Word of the Lord and the Word of God as stand-ins for Christ in the Bible and in the Book of Mormon.
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Subject Keywords
Covenant
Word of God
Linguistics
Metonym
Word of the Lord
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