Haggai 1:5
New International Version
Now this is what the LORD Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways.

New Living Translation
This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you!

English Standard Version
Now, therefore, thus says the LORD of hosts: Consider your ways.

Berean Standard Bible
Now this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways.

King James Bible
Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.

New King James Version
Now therefore, thus says the LORD of hosts: “Consider your ways!

New American Standard Bible
Now then, the LORD of armies says this: “Consider your ways!

NASB 1995
Now therefore, thus says the LORD of hosts, “Consider your ways!

NASB 1977
Now therefore, thus says the LORD of hosts, “Consider your ways!

Legacy Standard Bible
So now, thus says Yahweh of hosts, “Set your heart to consider your ways!

Amplified Bible
Now therefore, thus says the LORD of hosts, “Consider your ways and thoughtfully reflect on your conduct!

Christian Standard Bible
Now, the LORD of Armies says this: “Think carefully about your ways:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now, the LORD of Hosts says this: “Think carefully about your ways:

American Standard Version
Now therefore thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Consider your ways.

English Revised Version
Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts: Consider your ways,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Now, this is what the LORD of Armies says: Carefully consider your ways!

Good News Translation
Don't you see what is happening to you?

International Standard Version
"Now this is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, says: 'Carefully consider your ways:

Majority Standard Bible
Now this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ?Consider carefully your ways.

NET Bible
Here then is what the LORD who rules over all says: 'Think carefully about what you are doing.

New Heart English Bible
Now therefore this is what the LORD of hosts says: Consider your ways.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.

World English Bible
Now therefore this is what Yahweh of Armies says: ‘Consider your ways.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And now, thus said YHWH of Hosts: “Set your heart to your ways.

Young's Literal Translation
And now, thus said Jehovah of Hosts, Set your heart to your ways.

Smith's Literal Translation
And now, thus said Jehovah of armies: Set your hearts upon your ways.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And now thus saith the Lord of hosts: Set your hearts to consider your ways.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And now, thus says the Lord of hosts: Set your hearts upon your ways.

New American Bible
Now thus says the LORD of hosts: Reflect on your experience!

New Revised Standard Version
Now therefore thus says the LORD of hosts: Consider how you have fared.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Now therefore thus says the LORD of hosts: Consider your ways.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Therefore thus says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts: ”Set your hearts on your ways
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts: Consider your ways.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And now thus saith the Lord Almighty; Consider your ways, I pray you.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
A Call to Rebuild the Temple
4“Is it a time for you yourselves to live in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?” 5Now this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways. 6You have planted much but harvested little. You eat but never have enough. You drink but never have your fill. You put on clothes but never get warm. You earn wages to put into a bag pierced through.”…

Cross References
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

Malachi 3:10-12
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. / I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your land, and the vine in your field will not fail to produce fruit,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Luke 12:29-31
And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it. / For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. / But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.

Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Deuteronomy 28:38-40
You will sow much seed in the field but harvest little, because the locusts will consume it. / You will plant and cultivate vineyards, but will neither drink the wine nor gather the grapes, because worms will eat them. / You will have olive trees throughout your territory but will never anoint yourself with oil, because the olives will drop off.

Isaiah 55:2
Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods.

2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. / And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Psalm 127:1-2
A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain. / In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved.

James 4:3
And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures.

Zechariah 8:9-13
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. / For before those days neither man nor beast received wages, nor was there safety from the enemy for anyone who came or went, for I had turned every man against his neighbor. / But now I will not treat the remnant of this people as I did in the past,” declares the LORD of Hosts. ...

1 Corinthians 3:12-15
If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, / his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. / If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. ...

Leviticus 26:18-20
And if after all this you will not obey Me, I will proceed to punish you sevenfold for your sins. / I will break down your stubborn pride and make your sky like iron and your land like bronze, / and your strength will be spent in vain. For your land will not yield its produce, and the trees of the land will not bear their fruit.

Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 6:17-19
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.


Treasury of Scripture

Now therefore thus said the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.

thus.

Haggai 1:7
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.

Haggai 2:15-18
And now, I pray you, consider from this day and upward, from before a stone was laid upon a stone in the temple of the LORD: …

Lamentations 3:40
Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD.

Consider your ways.

Exodus 7:23
And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to this also.

Exodus 9:21
And he that regarded not the word of the LORD left his servants and his cattle in the field.

Psalm 48:13
Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following.

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Haggai 1
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.














Now this is what the LORD of Hosts says:
This phrase introduces the divine authority behind the message. "LORD of Hosts" is a title emphasizing God's sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, underscoring His power and authority. This title is used frequently in the prophetic books to remind the people of God's supreme power and His ability to fulfill His promises and execute judgment. It connects to other scriptures where God is depicted as a warrior and protector, such as in 1 Samuel 17:45 and Isaiah 6:3.

Consider carefully your ways:
This call to reflection is a central theme in Haggai's message. The Hebrew word for "consider" implies setting one's heart upon something, suggesting deep introspection and evaluation. The context here is the post-exilic period when the Israelites returned from Babylonian captivity. They were focused on rebuilding their own homes while neglecting the temple of God. This phrase is a call to prioritize their spiritual responsibilities over personal interests. It echoes similar calls to self-examination found in Lamentations 3:40 and 2 Corinthians 13:5. Theologically, it points to the need for repentance and realignment with God's will, a theme prevalent throughout the prophetic literature.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Haggai
A prophet who delivered God's messages to the Jewish people after their return from Babylonian exile. His ministry focused on encouraging the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem.

2. The LORD of Hosts
A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies. It underscores His authority and power in addressing the people.

3. The Jewish Remnant
The group of Israelites who returned from Babylonian exile to rebuild Jerusalem and the Temple. They faced discouragement and opposition, leading to neglect of the Temple's reconstruction.

4. Jerusalem
The city where the Temple was to be rebuilt. It held significant religious and cultural importance for the Jewish people.

5. The Temple
The central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. Its reconstruction was crucial for restoring proper worship and covenant relationship with God.
Teaching Points
Prioritizing God's Work
Just as the Israelites were called to prioritize the Temple, believers today are called to prioritize God's kingdom in their lives.

Self-Examination
"Think carefully about your ways" is a call to self-examination. Believers should regularly assess their spiritual priorities and actions.

Obedience to God's Commands
The Israelites' neglect of the Temple was a sign of disobedience. Obedience to God's commands should be a central focus for believers.

Trust in God's Provision
The Israelites feared lack of resources, but God promised provision. Believers should trust God to provide when they prioritize His work.

Community and Accountability
The rebuilding of the Temple was a communal effort. Believers should engage in community and hold each other accountable in their spiritual walk.(5) Consider your ways.--A common expression in this prophet. The results of their conduct are set forth in Haggai 1:6 : they are left to infer from these what its nature has been.

Verse 5. - Consider; literally, set your heart upon (so ver. 7; Haggai 2:15, 18). Your ways. What ye have done, what ye have suffered, your present projects, and the consequences thereof.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Now
וְעַתָּ֕ה (wə·‘at·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 6258: At this time

this is what
כֹּ֥ה (kōh)
Adverb
Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now

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

of Hosts
צְבָא֑וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

says:
אָמַ֖ר (’ā·mar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Think carefully
שִׂ֥ימוּ (śî·mū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

about
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

your ways.
דַּרְכֵיכֶֽם׃ (dar·ḵê·ḵem)
Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action


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