“Touch Them Not in Order That Ye May Translate”

Chapter 5 is an interlude, a personal message directed to the future translator of the sacred record, Joseph Smith. He was warned not to touch the sealed portion of the plates (see also 2 Nephi 27:21).

“Touch Them Not in Order That Ye May Translate”

Chapter 5 is an interlude, a personal message directed to the future translator of the sacred record, Joseph Smith. He was warned not to touch the sealed portion of the plates (see also 2 Nephi 27:21).