Constrain, Constraint See also Compel Nephi1 is constrained by the Spirit to kill Laban, 1Â Ne. 4:10. the Spirit constrains Nephi1 to speak, 1Â Ne. 7:15 (2Â Ne. 4:14; 28:1). the Spirit constrains Alma2 not to stretch forth hand on behalf of martyrs, Alma 14:11. Ammaron is constrained by the Spirit to hide up records, 4Â Ne. 1:48. that which comes from above must be spoken by constraint of the Spirit, D&C 63:64. Word of Wisdom given not by commandment or constraint, but by revelation, D&C 89:2.