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I Have a Question: Can you give me some keys to help me understand the parable of the tame and wild olive tree that Jacob tells?

TitleI Have a Question: Can you give me some keys to help me understand the parable of the tame and wild olive tree that Jacob tells?
Publication TypeMagazine Article
Year of Publication1977
AuthorsRead, Lenet Hadley
MagazineEnsign
Volume7
Issue Number4
Pagination30-32
Date PublishedApril 1977
KeywordsAllegory of the Olive Tree; Olive Culture; Parable
Abstract

The parable of the olive tree in Jacob 5 is best understood by reading 1 Nephi 15:7-20. Jacob explains the motives and emotions of the Lord and presents a clear historical and prophetic view of God’s dealings with the house of Israel.
URLhttps://www.lds.org/ensign/1977/04/i-have-a-question/can-you-help-me-understand-the-parable-of-the-tame-and-wild-olive-tree?lang=eng

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Scripture Reference

1 Nephi 15:7-20
Jacob 5:1-77