"..being overcome..."
-footnote
a: all these references cite experiences
when the physical strength of man is overcome by the spiritual power of God. Mortal strength pales in comparison to
spiritual power.
Footnotes
a (overcome):
Dan 8:26-27, 10:8-12; 1Ne. 17:47; Alma 27:17; Moses 1:9-10: See notes above
“overcome with the Spirit”
-I think
there is a substantial/significant reason for the use of “with” instead of
“by”. “With” signifies a more
personal/intimate communication. His
state was not something the Spirit did to him, but through, in and by
cooperation with him. This requires a
significant degree of worthiness on Lehi’s behalf. It also shows, as in so many other places,
that the Spirit works with us, respecting our agency; not doing things to
us but with us (when invited into our lives).
“cast himself
upon his bed, being overcome…”
-Lehi was
nothing less than exhausted! The
Spirit demands and drains physical strength.
Sound like another (more modern) prophet’s experience?
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