“They Begin to Grow Ye Shall Clear Away the Branches”

Brant Gardner

This verse focuses more explicitly on the destruction of the wicked in the last days, symbolized by burning the pruned branches. Fire is associated with the Messiah’s triumphant return and therefore makes a conclusive connection with that end-time event.

Second Witness: Analytical & Contextual Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 2

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