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.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. MormonismThe 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.

    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
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    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

Translations

Polish Słowo Mądrości
  • Słowo MądrościThe health code in the Doctrine and Covenants.
Spanish Palabra de Sabiduría
  • Palabra de SabiduríaThe health code in the Doctrine and Covenants.
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APA

Word of Wisdom. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Word%20of%20Wisdom

MLA

“Word of Wisdom.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Word%20of%20Wisdom. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Word of Wisdom,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Word%20of%20Wisdom.

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