1200 is the Theomatic sum of 'Mormon' in Greek. Synchronous relevance of definitions in vicinity of words 1200 in Old and New Testament lexicons.

Each letter of the Greek and Hebrew alphabet has a standard numeric value assigned it. Taking the spelling of "Mormon" in Greek, Mwrmon, and adding those numeric values totals 1200. M/m = 40 (x 2), w = 800, r = 100, o = 70 (x 2), n = 50. By itself, this is a very interesting number, as it carries the imagery of the very symbolically significant number, twelve. The curiosity then spurs one to look up words #1200 in the Greek and Hebrew lexicons.

In Hebrew

The words before and after word 1200 in the Old Testament lexicon (Gesenius) are as follows:

1197 93" To consume with fire; to burn as fire; to take away, to remove; to exterminate.

I think of (1) salt that has lost its savor is trodden under feet; (2) righteous are saved, even if it so be as by fire.

1198 93" Stupid, brutish, like cattle; used of men.

1199 !93" Foolish.

Here now for the third time is the same definition as words #801 in the Greek NT and words #3470-3474 surrounding the alphabetical insertion point of the spelling of "Mormon" transliterated into Greek.

>> 1200 %93" Burning; specially used of corn in a field.

This links to word #801 in the Hebrew OT lexicon, "a sacrifice, so-called from the fire in which it is burned."

The next word listed is:

u.r. :3" To be evil, to displease.

Compare this to word #3470 ("blame") in Greek, above; and word #4190 ("evil") in Greek below. Remember that sin is a function of accountability. The more light someone has, the more ways there are that they can sin against that light. Still, there is also given added strength to endure for those who will follow God as they ought.

1202 %*:3" "Work of Jehovah."

1203 93" "House" or "temple of Astarte"

1204 ;3" Frighten, terrify; suddenly to come upon anyone; to happen unexpectedly.

Destruction shall come upon them in an instant suddenly.  The chiastic /parallel structure of II Nephi 26, embellishes this prophecy so as to make it very clear that this refers to the destruction that will come upon America in general and the Mormons in particular.

The above connections prove yet one more link between the word Mormon, Greek definition #801 and Hebrew definition #801.

Tangent Note:
The first definition above (1197) comes from page 132 of Gesenius, and the remainder are on p. 133. Section 133 of the Doctrine & Covenants is labeled the "Appendix" or "Conclusion," and was received by Joseph Smith a few days after what is section one, the "preface." Page 132 of Gesenius includes the definition, "mistress" (1172, %-3"), which seems an interesting coincidence with the fact that D&C 132 is the hallmark revelation regarding polygamy.

 

In Greek

The definition of word #1200 in the Greek lexicon and the words around it confirm what the prophecies predict about what coincides with the sudden destruction, and that is a period of captivity or bondage. But that captivity is not something that just comes overnight. It is the final result of many decades of giving in to the powers of Satan, little by little, until he binds them with his strong cords forever. The seduction of the West by the Communist East has been long and methodical. Their time of prevailing over the saints will be a very painful lesson for a people who have placed their trust in the arm of flesh, as they discover that their leaders who they held up as being worthy of the trust they should have placed in God, are nothing more than decadent watchmen, slumbering shepherds, watchdogs that would not bark. Instead of building a tower by which they might watch and see the enemy coming, they gave their money and allegiance to the exchangers B the very international bankers at the core of the satanic conspiracy bent on the destruction of the kingdom of God. "For thus saith the Lord, Ye have sold yourselves for naught, but ye shall be redeemed without money." (Isa. 52:3.)

1195 desmeuw To bind, as a prisoner, with cords, chains. To bind together as a bale or bundle; Matt. 23:4 used metaphorically for the burdensome precepts of the Pharisees; of sheeves.

1196 desmew To bind as with chains.

1197 desmh A bundle, sheaf. [Tares bound in bundles to be burned after wheat gathered out.]

1198 desmioV One who is bound, a prisoner, captive. Ant. (1658), a free person, someone who was a prisoner or a slave before and has been freed, a freed man; (4177), a citizen, meaning a free person.

1199 desmoV Band, bond; imprisonment; without freedom. Syn. (4963), a secret coalition, riotous crowd forming a conspiracy. Ant. (1657), freedom.

>> 1200 desmofulax A prison-keeper; the chief keeper of the prison. ["Ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered." (Luke 11:52.) Also, "Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against the shepherds; and I will require my flock at their hand, and cause them to cease from feeding the flock; neither shall the shepherds feed themselves any more; for I will deliver my flock from their mouth, that they may not be meat for them." (Ezekiel 34:10.)]

1201 desmothrion A prison. The prison in Jerusalem was controlled by the priests and probably attached to the high priest's palace or the temple.

1202 desmwthV A prisoner.

And now, juxtaposing masters: choose ye this day whom ye will serve.

1203 despothV despotes Master, one who possesses supreme authority, despot. (I) As opposed to a servant [of the Lord]. (II) By implication as denoting supreme authority in which case equal to Lord, spoken of God; of Christ. Deriv. (3617), householder, master of the house. Ant. (1401), servant; (1249), minister, servant; (3816), child, an attendant, servant. [Irony: the greatest must be servant of all.]

And the solution:

1204 (& 1205) deuro (& deute); adv. both of place meaning here, hither, to this place, and time meaning to this time. In the NT when referring to place, it is used only in calling or encouraging and may be translated "come," "come hither" as an exclamation or imperative. "Come and follow me." ["And he that hath no money, come, buy and eat." (Isa. 55:1-3; 2 Ne. 9:50; 26:25.)]

1206 deuteraioV On the second day. [The Messiah will set himself again the second time. The Mormons are on a parallel with the Jews. They will do what the Jews did, only in their own way, with their own twist. "When I called again, there was none to answer."]

1207 deuteroprwtoV deuteroprotos The second-first. [First shall be last, and the last shall be first: Jews, Gentiles, Gentiles, Jews. Kingdom shall be taken from the Gentiles/Mormons and given back to Israel. Messiah shall reign, headstone of the corner.]

1208 deuteroV Second in number, in order, in time. The second time, again. [Again, the second time.]

1209 decomai To accept an offer deliberately and readily. To take to oneself what is presented or brought by another, to receive. (I) Of things: (C) Metaphorically to receive the kingdom of God; the grace of God. Also of what is received by the ear, to hear of, learn, as the gospel. To receive, admit with the mind and heart, i.e., by implication to approve, embrace, follow. (II) Of persons, to receive admit, accept. Syn. (568), to have in full, to have received all that is due; (2975), to obtain by lot [the inheritances of the Saints (D&C 85)]. Ant. (1325), to give [= very last (omega) word in Hebrew lexicon]; (5483), give freely [Isa. 55:1-3]; (577), to cast away; (641), to hurl off; (1609), to spit out [the liars and the hypocrites, who say they are the household of God but are of the synagogue of Satan].

1210 deo To bind. In Matt. 16:19, "whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven." Isa. 22:22 ["And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open." e.g. The promised Messianic kingdom finally established, no more to be thrown down.]

Exclamation point.

121 de Used as a particle giving to a sentence an expression of certainty and reality in opposition to mere opinion or conjecture.

1206 dhloV Plain, evident, manifest. Ant. (2927), secret, hidden. [e.g. the mystery of the relationship of the Lord to his church and people: "the stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the headstone of the corner."]

1206 dhlow To make manifest, known.

The following definitions fall before, on, and after page 1200 in Zodhiates NT Lexicon.  Definitions with an asterisk come from James Strong's Exhaustive Concordance.  My comments regarding application to the theme of Mormons and 801 are indicated in [small brackets].

Remember, 1200 is significant because it is the sum of the numeric values of the Greek letters that spell "Mormon."

Starting on page 1199 are the following definitions:

4190 Evil in a moral or spiritual sense, wicked, malicious, mischievous. [compare "u.r. :3"" right after #1200_Heb above; also #3470_Gr above]

4191 More wicked

4192 Travail, toil, pain. It is labor which demands the whole strength of man [(1) Birthing of the manchild. (2) The coming forth of the new in the face of the old which has grown corrupt.]

4194 *"bridged" [Gesenius' comment regarding the Hebrew word which means "to construct a bridge" is interesting: "Also to be daring, since to construct a bride, especially in war, where the river is rapid, is the act of a bold and daring man." This may be a stretch (e.g. bridge), but it seems that this word in this context could be an allusion to the intercession that will be wrought to bring victory in the face of defeat.]

4196 Poplios *"Popular" [seeking acceptance by the world has been a primary weakness of the Mormons and has resulted in mainstream apostasy]

4197 A going away, a journey, venture. [see comments for 4198]

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4198 poreuomai To transport oneself, to go from one place to another. Also from poros: emporos (1713), a merchant, trader [giving money to the exchangers by which to grow rich instead of building a tower by which to see the enemy coming and ward off the impending calamities]. (I) To pass on [morose], go away [into captivity], depart [from the true way]. Having gone astray. (II) By implication, to depart this lie, to die [morose]. (III) Generally, to go, walk. Used metaphorically with the meaning to walk, to live, to conduct onself. Rule of manner. [Morals] Ant. (3306), to abide [in-dwelling of the Holy Ghost -- the oil in the lamps of the wise virgins]; (1304) to stay [immovable in Christ]; (2476), to stand [being gird with the full armor of God].

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4199 porQew To ravage, destroy, such as the Church. [(1) Wolves in the flock; shepherds who feed on the sheep rather than feeding the sheep (Ezk. 23). (2) The beast shall make war with the saints and prevail against them for a time (Dan. 7; Rev. 13; 3 Nephi 16, 20, 21; D&C 103).] Syn. (1842 [an interesting year/period too]), to destroy utterly; (2673), to abolish; (5351), to corrupt, ruin; (3075), make havoc. [e.g. trodden under feet. "And the enemy came by night, and broke down the hedge; and the servants of the nobleman arose and were affrighted, and fled; and the enemy destroyed their works, and broke down the olive-trees." (D&C 101:51.)] Ant. (5083), to preserve, keep; (1301), to keep carefully; (5442), to guard, keep watch, protect; (5432), to keep with a military guard. ["Now, behold, the nobleman, the lord of the vineyard, called upon his servants, and said unto them, Why! what is the cause of this great evil? Ought ye not to have done even as I commanded you, and--after ye had planted the vineyard, and built the hedge round about, and set watchmen upon the walls thereof--built the tower also, and set a watchman upon the tower, and watched for my vineyard, and not have fallen asleep, lest the enemy should come upon you? And behold, the watchman upon the tower would have seen the enemy while he was yet afar off; and then ye could have made ready and kept the enemy from breaking down the hedge thereof, and saved my vineyard from the hands of the destroyer. (D&C 101:52,53.)]

4200 [1200 x 2 = 2400, which visually resembles 4200] porismoV Acquisition, gain. [Aim of secret combinations to get power and gain. "And it came to pass on the other hand, that the Nephites did build them up and support them, beginning at the more wicked part of them, until they had overspread all the land of the Nephites, and had seduced the more part of the righteous until they had come down to believe in their works and partake of their spoils, and to join with them in their secret murders and combinations." (Helaman 6:38.)]

4202 porneia porneia Fornication, lewdness, or any sexual sin. (II) Symbolically it stands for idolatry, the forsaking of the true God in order to worship idols. Since God is said to be married to His Church through Christ, then any idolatry is unfaithfulness toward God equal to sexual unfaithfulness to one's marriage partner. Israel [anciently, and Gentiles in latter days] is symbolically presented as a harlot.

Words 4203 through 4205 have meanings related to 4202. A few words later comes the definition, "how often" (4212), which brings to mind the tender scripture, "O ye house of Israel whom I have spared, how oft will I gather you as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, if ye will repent and return unto me with full purpose of heart. But if not, O house of Israel, the places of your dwellings shall become desolate until the time of the fulfilling of the covenant to your fathers." (3 Nephi 10:4-7; Matt. 23:37; see also Psalm 78:40; D&C 43:25.) This scripture given by the Savior in his visit to the survivors of the cataclysms on this continent among the Lehites anciently will have some variations in its application to the Gentiles/Mormons in our day: the day of the fulfilling of the covenant when the time of the Gentiles comes to a close. Perhaps the "time of the Gentiles" will have an even more literal fulfillment than previous supposed as the time worshiping Gentiles see their own destruction come because of a glitch in their time integration with the Y2K bug. The time of the Gentiles being fulfilled, therefore takes on a strong paradox, befitting the amazing ability of God to manifest our foolishness so completely. Nevertheless, the repentance clause is still in place, and the degree of devastation will be a function of the degree to which the Gentiles repent and turn to God. He is the one who holds the destiny of the nations in his hands.

Since Zodhiates did not provide definitions for the proper names of words 4194 and 4196, I consulted my other two Greek lexicon sources, Strongs' and Thayer's, to see if they might fill in the blanks. You can imagine my astonishment when I opened Thayer's to the page with words 4190 through 4202 and then saw that the page number printed at the top of the page is 531. That is exactly the number of pages in the current LDS printing of the Book of Mormon: 531! Remember that 1200 is the total of the numerical value of the letters which spell "Mormon" in Greek.

Another thing worth noting is that on page 530, facing page 531, is word 4186, which Thayer defines as meaning, "very valuable, of great price." This is part of the title of one of the four LDS Standard works: The Pearl of Great Price. There it is in the Thayer's lexicon right next to page 531!

Having found numerous other astonishing correlations between the page numbers of my Webster's 1961 dictionary and the word and page numbers of my Greek and Hebrew lexicons, I thought to take a look at what is on page 1200 of Webster's 1961 English dictionary. Listed on that page are words isolator through isoporous, all having the "iso" prefix, which means, "having a branched chain." This fits the idea of Joseph being a branch that runs over the wall, and the Book of Mormon being the record of Joseph. It also fits the idea of a righteous remnant being gathered out before the destruction of those Gentile tares who will not repent. On the next page is the word Israel: so applicable and so full of connections and meanings to the topic at hand. Just as "of Great price" was on the page facing page 531 in Thayer's, now we see the word "Israel" on the page facing page 1200, which the numerical value of letters of "Mormon" (Gentiles) spelled in Greek; and there in the midst of it is the idea of the branch, the off-shoot from the root, those who escape calamity and inherit Zion.

The word listed just before "Israel" is "i spy: hide-and-seek," which to me is also very rich in meaning. I think of "seek and ye shall find," which is a core concept of the quest for unfolding the mystery of godliness. I also think of the idea of those who are hidden from the world in Christ Jesus (D&C 86:9) -- his reserve forces, true Israel -- who he brings forth at the crucial hour to win a miraculous victory.