Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘Ask the priests what the law says: New Living Translation “This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says. Ask the priests this question about the law: English Standard Version “Thus says the LORD of hosts: Ask the priests about the law: Berean Standard Bible “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Ask the priests for a ruling. King James Bible Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying, New King James Version “Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘Now, ask the priests concerning the law, saying, New American Standard Bible “The LORD of armies says this: ‘Now ask the priests for a ruling: NASB 1995 “Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘Ask now the priests for a ruling: NASB 1977 “Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘Ask now the priests for a ruling: Legacy Standard Bible “Thus says Yahweh of hosts, ‘Ask now the priests about the law: Amplified Bible “Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘Ask the priests for a ruling: Christian Standard Bible “This is what the LORD of Armies says: Ask the priests for a ruling. Holman Christian Standard Bible This is what the LORD of Hosts says: Ask the priests for a ruling. American Standard Version Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying, Contemporary English Version to ask the priests for their opinion on the following matters: English Revised Version Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation "This is what the LORD of Armies says: Ask the priests for a decision. Good News Translation He said, "Ask the priests for a ruling on this question: International Standard Version "This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: 'Ask the priests about what the Law says: Majority Standard Bible ?This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ?Ask the priests for a ruling. NET Bible "The LORD who rules over all says, 'Ask the priests about the law. New Heart English Bible "Thus says the LORD of hosts: Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying, Webster's Bible Translation Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying, World English Bible “Yahweh of Armies says: Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThus said YHWH of Hosts: “Now ask the priests of the Law, saying, Young's Literal Translation Thus said Jehovah of Hosts: 'Ask, I pray thee, the priests of the law, saying: Smith's Literal Translation Thus said Jehovah of armies, Ask now the priests the law, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThus saith the Lord of hosts: Ask the priests the law, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Thus says the LORD of hosts: Ask the priests for a ruling: New Revised Standard Version Thus says the LORD of hosts: Ask the priests for a ruling: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus says the LORD of hosts: Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Thus says LORD JEHOVAH: ask concerning the Law from the Priests OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Ask now the priests for instruction, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus saith the Lord Almighty; Inquire now of the priest concerning the law, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Blessings for a Defiled People10On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Haggai the prophet, saying, 11“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Ask the priests for a ruling. 12If a man carries consecrated meat in the fold of his garment, and it touches bread, stew, wine, oil, or any other food, does that item become holy?’ ” “No,” replied the priests.… Cross References Leviticus 10:10-11 You must distinguish between the holy and the common, between the clean and the unclean, / so that you may teach the Israelites all the statutes that the LORD has given them through Moses.” Deuteronomy 17:8-11 If a case is too difficult for you to judge, whether the controversy within your gates is regarding bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults, you must go up to the place the LORD your God will choose. / You are to go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who presides at that time. Inquire of them, and they will give you a verdict in the case. / You must abide by the verdict they give you at the place the LORD will choose. Be careful to do everything they instruct you, ... Malachi 2:7 For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts. Ezekiel 44:23-24 They are to teach My people the difference between the holy and the common and show them how to discern between the clean and the unclean. / In any dispute, they shall officiate as judges and judge according to My ordinances. They must keep My laws and statutes regarding all My appointed feasts, and they must keep My Sabbaths holy. Leviticus 11:47 You must distinguish between the unclean and the clean, between animals that may be eaten and those that may not.’” Leviticus 13:1-3 Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, / “When someone has a swelling or rash or bright spot on his skin that may be an infectious skin disease, he must be brought to Aaron the priest or to one of his sons who is a priest. / The priest is to examine the infection on his skin, and if the hair in the infection has turned white and the sore appears to be deeper than the skin, it is a skin disease. After the priest examines him, he must pronounce him unclean. Numbers 5:2-3 “Command the Israelites to send away from the camp anyone with a skin disease, anyone who has a bodily discharge, and anyone who is defiled by a dead body. / You must send away male and female alike; send them outside the camp so they will not defile their camp, where I dwell among them.” Leviticus 22:4-7 If a descendant of Aaron has a skin disease or a discharge, he may not eat the sacred offerings until he is clean. Whoever touches anything defiled by a corpse or by a man who has an emission of semen, / or whoever touches a crawling creature or a person that makes him unclean, whatever the uncleanness may be— / the man who touches any of these will remain unclean until evening. He must not eat from the sacred offerings unless he has bathed himself with water. ... Matthew 23:2-3 “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. Matthew 5:17-19 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. / So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Luke 10:25-28 One day an expert in the law stood up to test Him. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” / “What is written in the Law?” Jesus replied. “How do you read it?” / He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” ... Romans 7:12 So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good. 1 Corinthians 9:9-10 For it is written in the Law of Moses: “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.” Is it about oxen that God is concerned? / Isn’t He actually speaking on our behalf? Indeed, this was written for us, because when the plowman plows and the thresher threshes, they should also expect to share in the harvest. Galatians 3:19 Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions, until the arrival of the seed to whom the promise referred. It was administered through angels by a mediator. Hebrews 7:11-12 Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. Treasury of Scripture Thus said the LORD of hosts; Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying, Leviticus 10:10,11 And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean; … Deuteronomy 33:10 They shall teach Jacob thy judgments, and Israel thy law: they shall put incense before thee, and whole burnt sacrifice upon thine altar. Ezekiel 44:23,24 And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean… Jump to Previous Almighty Armies Decide Hosts Instruction Law Point Priests Question Ruling WordsJump to Next Almighty Armies Decide Hosts Instruction Law Point Priests Question Ruling WordsHaggai 2 1. He encourages the people to the work, 4. by promise of greater glory to the second temple than was in the first. 10. In the type of holy things and unclean he shows their sins hindered the work. 20. God's promise to Zerubbabel. This is what the LORD of Hosts says: The title "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, underscoring His authority and power. This title is frequently used in the prophetic books to remind the people of God's supreme control over all creation and His ability to fulfill His promises. It sets the tone for the divine message that follows, indicating that the instruction is not merely human wisdom but a directive from the Almighty. Ask the priests for a ruling: Persons / Places / Events 1. HaggaiA prophet who delivered messages from God to the Jewish people after their return from Babylonian exile. His primary focus was 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 delivering His messages through the prophet Haggai. 3. The Priests Religious leaders in Israel responsible for teaching the Law and making judgments on religious matters. They played a crucial role in guiding the people in spiritual and ceremonial practices. 4. Jerusalem The city where the Temple was located, central to Jewish worship and identity. The rebuilding of the Temple was a significant event in the post-exilic period. 5. The Exile and Return The historical context of Haggai's prophecy, where the Jewish people had returned from Babylonian captivity and were tasked with rebuilding their community and religious life. Teaching Points The Importance of Seeking Godly WisdomJust as the people were instructed to seek a ruling from the priests, we are encouraged to seek wisdom from godly leaders and Scripture in our own lives. The Role of Spiritual Leaders Spiritual leaders are called to guide and instruct the community in accordance with God's Word. Their role is vital in helping believers discern God's will. Obedience to God's Commands The request for a ruling from the priests emphasizes the need for obedience to God's commands. We are reminded to align our actions with God's standards. Community and Accountability The communal aspect of seeking a ruling highlights the importance of accountability within the faith community. We are encouraged to support and hold each other accountable in our spiritual journeys. Rebuilding and Renewal The context of rebuilding the Temple serves as a metaphor for spiritual renewal. We are called to rebuild and renew our commitment to God, especially after periods of spiritual neglect or exile.Verse 11. - Concerning the Law. Others translate, "for instruction." Ask the priests these two legal questions, such as they were appointed to expound (Deuteronomy 17:8, etc.; Deuteronomy 33:10; Malachi 2:7). By this appeal the prophet makes his lesson sink deeper into the people's mind. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “This is whatכֹּ֥ה (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 ‘Ask שְׁאַל־ (šə·’al-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand the priests הַכֹּהֲנִ֛ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest for a ruling. תּוֹרָ֖ה (tō·w·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law Links Haggai 2:11 NIVHaggai 2:11 NLT Haggai 2:11 ESV Haggai 2:11 NASB Haggai 2:11 KJV Haggai 2:11 BibleApps.com Haggai 2:11 Biblia Paralela Haggai 2:11 Chinese Bible Haggai 2:11 French Bible Haggai 2:11 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Haggai 2:11 Thus says Yahweh of Armies: Ask now (Hagg. 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