Definition: The English words "adoptees" are found in a collection known as the Book of Mormon, which is a sacred scripture written by Joseph Smith under conditions of extreme persecution. The original language of the Book of Mormon was Hebrew, but it later translated into English. "The adoption of an infant into the body of a dead person," reads the first verse of Chapter 16 in the Book of Mormon: "Then did my son, who was born of the virgin Sarah, and that child was carried to her husband, came into this world. For he had his father's womb before it happened; for he did not go out by way of any other person." The term "adoptee" is derived from Greek and means "son of a man." It also has the root meaning "to adopt, take over, or receive," suggesting the son was taken in by the parents. In Hebrew, "adoption" refers to the act of giving birth. In this context, adopting means "taking over" or "giving birth." The definition goes beyond simply taking a child out of womb and into world. It's more about what happened from the moment the person adopted was conceived (or born) until the moment they were "adopted." The adoptee is considered to be part of the family, which means that in some cases, they are considered a part of their biological parents' lineage. In terms of the Book of Mormon, it's important to note that while adoption often takes place with the intention to create a family, there are times when the process involves taking a person out of their mother's womb for various reasons. This is not meant to be a definitive list, but rather serves as a broader definition of the term. For example, in this context, an "adoptive son" could be someone who was born or adopted by another family, but the adoptive parent has the intention of forming a family with the child. The adoption process may involve transferring rights, responsibilities, and even personal traits from the birth parents to the adopter. This is just one interpretation of what adoption can look like; it's important to remember that this is a significant part of the Book of Mormon, which is meant to be a literal record of God's plan for the world.

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