Shorten, Short is the Lord’s hand shortened, that he cannot redeem, 2 Ne. 7:2 (Isa. 50:2). the Lord’s arm is not shortened, D&C 35:8 (133:67). the Lord will cut his work short in righteousness, D&C 52:11 (84:97; 109:59). except those days be shortened, no flesh to be saved, JS—M 1:20 (Matt. 24:22).