Haggai 1:3
New International Version
Then the word of the LORD came through the prophet Haggai:

New Living Translation
Then the LORD sent this message through the prophet Haggai:

English Standard Version
Then the word of the LORD came by the hand of Haggai the prophet,

Berean Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet, saying:

King James Bible
Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,

New King James Version
Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying,

New American Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying,

NASB 1995
Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying,

NASB 1977
Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the word of Yahweh came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying,

Amplified Bible
Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The word of the LORD came through the prophet Haggai:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet: “

American Standard Version
Then came the word of Jehovah by Haggai the prophet, saying,

English Revised Version
Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the LORD spoke his word through the prophet Haggai. He said,

Good News Translation
The LORD then gave this message to the people through the prophet Haggai:

International Standard Version
Then this message from the LORD came by Haggai the prophet:

Majority Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet, saying:

NET Bible
So the LORD spoke through the prophet Haggai as follows:

New Heart English Bible
Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai, the prophet, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,

World English Bible
Then Yahweh’s word came by Haggai the prophet, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And there is a word of YHWH by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And there is a word of Jehovah by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying:

Smith's Literal Translation
And the word of Jehovah will be by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the word of the Lord came by the hand of Aggeus the prophet, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying:

New American Bible
Then the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet:

New Revised Standard Version
Then the word of the LORD came by the prophet Haggai, saying:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the word of LORD JEHOVAH was by Khaggi the Prophet, saying:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the word of the Lord came by the hand of the prophet Aggaeus, saying,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
A Call to Rebuild the Temple
2that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “These people say, ‘The time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the LORD.’ ” 3Then the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet, saying: 4“Is it a time for you yourselves to live in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?”…

Cross References
Ezra 5:1
Later, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them.

Zechariah 1:1
In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, saying:

Malachi 1:1
This is the burden of the word of the LORD to Israel through Malachi:

2 Chronicles 36:22-23
In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’”

Ezra 6:14
So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia.

Zechariah 8:9
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Let your hands be strong, you who now hear these words spoken by the prophets who were present when the foundations were laid to rebuild the temple, the house of the LORD of Hosts.

Isaiah 1:1
This is the vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.

Jeremiah 1:2
The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah,

Ezekiel 1:3
the word of the LORD came directly to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the River Kebar. And there the LORD’s hand was upon him.

Amos 1:1
These are the words of Amos, who was among the sheepherders of Tekoa—what he saw concerning Israel two years before the earthquake, in the days when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam son of Jehoash was king of Israel.

Matthew 1:22
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:

Luke 3:2
during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.

Acts 3:24
Indeed, all the prophets from Samuel on, as many as have spoken, have proclaimed these days.

Hebrews 1:1
On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets.

1 Peter 1:10-11
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.


Treasury of Scripture

Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,

by Haggai.

Ezra 5:1
Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, even unto them.

Zechariah 1:1
In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying,

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1. The time when Haggai prophesied.
2. He reproves the people for neglecting the building of the house.
7. He incites them to the building.
12. He promises them, being forward, God's assistance.














Then the word of the LORD
This phrase emphasizes the divine origin of the message. In the Old Testament, "the word of the LORD" is a common expression indicating a direct communication from God to His people. It underscores the authority and authenticity of the message. The phrase is used throughout the prophetic books, such as in Jeremiah 1:4 and Ezekiel 1:3, to signify that the message is not of human origin but is divinely inspired.

came through Haggai the prophet,
Haggai is identified as the prophet, a spokesperson for God. Prophets in the Old Testament served as intermediaries between God and the people, often calling them back to faithfulness and obedience. Haggai's ministry occurred during the post-exilic period, around 520 BC, when the Jewish people had returned from Babylonian captivity. His role was crucial in encouraging the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem, which had been destroyed. The historical context is significant, as the people were struggling with discouragement and apathy towards the reconstruction efforts.

saying:
This introduces the specific message that follows. In prophetic literature, the word "saying" often precedes a direct quotation from God, indicating that what follows is the exact message intended for the audience. It sets the stage for the divine instructions or revelations that are to be delivered, highlighting the importance of listening and responding to God's directives.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Haggai
A prophet of the Lord who played a crucial role in encouraging the Israelites to rebuild the temple after the Babylonian exile. His messages were direct and aimed at stirring the people to action.

2. The LORD
Refers to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel, who communicates His will through His prophets.

3. The Israelites
The people of God who had returned from Babylonian exile and were tasked with rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem.

4. Jerusalem
The city where the temple was to be rebuilt, serving as the spiritual and political center for the Israelites.

5. The Temple
The house of the Lord in Jerusalem, which was central to Jewish worship and identity, and whose reconstruction was the focus of Haggai's prophetic message.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Obedience
Haggai's message underscores the necessity of obeying God's commands, especially when it comes to prioritizing His work over personal comfort.

God's Timing and Priorities
The Israelites were challenged to align their priorities with God's timing, reminding us to seek His will and timing in our own lives.

The Role of Prophetic Voices
Prophets like Haggai serve as God's mouthpieces to guide and correct His people, highlighting the importance of heeding godly counsel today.

Spiritual Renewal and Action
The call to rebuild the temple was not just about physical construction but also about spiritual renewal, encouraging us to examine and renew our own spiritual commitments.

Divine Encouragement and Empowerment
God's word through Haggai provided the encouragement and empowerment needed to accomplish His purposes, reminding us of the strength we find in His promises.Verse 3. - Then came the word of the Lord, etc. The formula of ver. 1 is repeated to give more effect to the Lord's answer to the lame excuses for inaction. This emphasis by repetition is common throughout the book.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the word
דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

came
וַֽיְהִי֙ (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

through
בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027: A hand

Haggai
חַגַּ֥י (ḥag·gay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2292: Haggai -- 'festal', a Hebrew prophet

the prophet,
הַנָּבִ֖יא (han·nā·ḇî)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet

saying:
לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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