The Book of Mormon and the King James Bible "only" in a KJV context, suggesting that the words were not part of the author's daily vocabulary, but were used only in borrowings from the KJV. For example, "fervent" and "elements" each appear twice, both times together in the same phrase, and in the same context as (, ). Also, "talent" is used only once, in the same context as (). The Book of Mormon uses an archaic vocabulary and grammar that reflects 16th- and 17th-century usage (Jacobean English) as opposed to the 19th-century American English. Examples include the use of the word "require" to mean "to request" in Enos
Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible the current LDS Church edition of the KJV. This step has ensured an increase in the JST's use and acceptance in the LDS Church today. A 1974 editorial of the LDS Church-owned "Church News" stated: "The Inspired Version does not supplant the King James Version as the official Church version of the Bible, but the explanations and changes made by the Prophet Joseph Smith provide enlightenment and useful commentary on many biblical passages." Regarding the JST, Bruce R. McConkie (1915–1985) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said, "The Joseph Smith Translation, or Inspired Version, is a thousand times over