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Word of Wisdom

Word of Wisdom proper noun: the health code contained in the Doctrine and Covenants. It specifically prohibits the consumption of alcohol, tobacco, hot drinks (usually interpreted/construed as coffee and/or tea), and excessive amounts of meat.

Proper noun

Word of Wisdom

  1. (Mormonism) The health code contained in the Doctrine and Covenants. It specifically prohibits the consumption of alcohol, tobacco, hot drinks (usually interpreted/construed as coffee and/or tea), and excessive amounts of meat.
    • The Word of Wisdom promises that those who remember to keep this counsel and walk in obedience to the commandments “shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones.”2005 July, James E. Faust, quoting Marion G. Romney, “He Healeth the Broken in Heart”, in Liahona, page 2
    • As a young man he decided that he would always keep the Word of Wisdom and never use alcohol or tobacco.2007 May, John B. Dickson, “Commitment to the Lord”, in Ensign, pages 14–15

Questions about Word of Wisdom

What does Word of Wisdom mean?
Word of Wisdom means the health code contained in the Doctrine and Covenants. It specifically prohibits the consumption of alcohol, tobacco, hot drinks (usually interpreted/construed as coffee and/or tea), and excessive amounts of meat.
What part of speech is Word of Wisdom?
Word of Wisdom is a proper noun.

Words near Word of Wisdom in the dictionary

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