Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’Now give careful thought to this from this day on —consider how things were before one stone was laid on another in the LORD’s temple. New Living Translation Look at what was happening to you before you began to lay the foundation of the LORD’s Temple. English Standard Version Now then, consider from this day onward. Before stone was placed upon stone in the temple of the LORD, Berean Standard Bible Now consider carefully from this day forward: Before one stone was placed on another in the temple of the LORD, King James Bible 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: New King James Version ‘And now, carefully consider from this day forward: from before stone was laid upon stone in the temple of the LORD— New American Standard Bible But now, do consider from this day onward: before one stone was placed on another in the temple of the LORD, NASB 1995 ‘But now, do consider from this day onward: before one stone was placed on another in the temple of the LORD, NASB 1977 ‘But now, do consider from this day onward: before one stone was placed on another in the temple of the LORD, Legacy Standard Bible But now, oh set your heart to consider from this day onward: from before one stone was set on another in the temple of Yahweh, Amplified Bible But now, do consider [what will happen] from this day forward: before one stone was placed on another in the temple of the LORD, Christian Standard Bible “Now from this day on, think carefully: Before one stone was placed on another in the LORD’s temple, Holman Christian Standard Bible Now, reflect back from this day: Before one stone was placed on another in the LORD’s temple, American Standard Version And now, I pray you, consider from this day and backward, before a stone was laid upon a stone in the temple of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version But from now on, things will get better. Before you started laying the foundation for the temple, English Revised Version 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: GOD'S WORD® Translation "And from now on, carefully consider this. Consider how things were before one stone was laid on another in the temple of the LORD. Good News Translation The LORD says, "Can't you see what has happened to you? Before you started to rebuild the Temple, International Standard Version Pay attention from now on to how things used to be before one stone had been laid upon another in the Temple of the LORD. Majority Standard Bible Now consider carefully from this day forward: Before one stone was placed on another in the temple of the LORD, NET Bible Now therefore reflect carefully on the recent past, before one stone was laid on another in the LORD's temple. New Heart English Bible Now, please consider from this day and backward, before a stone was laid on a stone in the temple of the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation 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: World English Bible Now, please consider from this day and backward, before a stone was laid on a stone in Yahweh’s temple. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd now, please lay [it] to your heart, "" From this day and onward, "" Before the laying of stone to stone in the temple of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation And now, lay it, I pray you, to your heart, From this day, and onwards, Before the laying of stone to stone in the temple of Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And now, set now your heart from this day and upward, before setting stone upon stone in the temple of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd now consider in your hearts, from this day and upward, before there was a stone laid upon a stone in the temple of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Now reflect, from this day forward—before you set stone to stone in the temple of the LORD, New Revised Standard Version But now, consider what will come to pass from this day on. Before a stone was placed upon a stone in the LORD’s temple, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd now, consider in your hearts, from this day upward, before a stone was laid upon a stone in the temple of the LORD; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Therefore establish your hearts from this day and beyond before a stone is laid on a stone in the temple of LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And now, I pray you, consider from this day and forward--before a stone was laid upon a stone in the temple of the LORD, Brenton Septuagint Translation And now consider, I pray you, from this day and beforetime, before they laid a stone on a stone in the temple of the Lord, what manner of men ye were. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Blessings for a Defiled People…14Then Haggai replied, “So it is with this people and this nation before Me, declares the LORD, and so it is with every work of their hands; whatever they offer there is defiled. 15Now consider carefully from this day forward: Before one stone was placed on another in the temple of the LORD, 16from that time, when one came expecting a heap of twenty ephahs of grain, there were but ten. When one came to the winepress to draw out fifty baths, there were but twenty.… Cross References 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. ... 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. Ezra 5:1-2 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. / Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them. Nehemiah 4:6 So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. 1 Corinthians 3:9-11 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. / By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Zechariah 4:6-10 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. / What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’” / Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, ... 2 Chronicles 24:13 So the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it. Philippians 2:12-13 Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. / For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. 1 Peter 2:5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Isaiah 55:10-11 For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. 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. 1 Kings 6:12-14 “As for this temple you are building, if you walk in My statutes, carry out My ordinances, and keep all My commandments by walking in them, I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David. / And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.” / So Solomon built the temple and finished it. Ephesians 2:19-22 Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, / built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. ... Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Treasury of Scripture And now, I pray you, consider from this day and upward, from before a stone was laid on a stone in the temple of the LORD: consider. Haggai 2:18 Consider now from this day and upward, from the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, even from the day that the foundation of the LORD'S temple was laid, consider it. Haggai 1:5,7 Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways… Psalm 107:43 Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD. from before. Ezra 3:10 And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel. Ezra 4:24 Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia. Jump to Previous Backward Careful Consider Forward Heart Laid Laying Onward Onwards Placed Please Stone Temple Thought Time UpwardJump to Next Backward Careful Consider Forward Heart Laid Laying Onward Onwards Placed Please Stone Temple Thought Time UpwardHaggai 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. Now consider carefully The Hebrew word for "consider" is "שִׂימוּ" (simu), which means to set, place, or direct one's mind. This phrase is a call to reflection and introspection. In the context of Haggai, it is a divine invitation to the Israelites to pause and reflect on their past actions and the consequences thereof. The urgency in "now" emphasizes the immediacy of this reflection, urging the people to recognize the importance of their current moment in history. It is a reminder that spiritual and physical restoration begins with a conscious decision to align with God's will. from this day forward Before one stone was placed on another in the temple of the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. HaggaiA prophet who delivered messages from God to the Jewish people after their return from Babylonian exile. His role was to encourage the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. 2. The Temple of the LORD The central place of worship for the Israelites, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians. The rebuilding of the temple was crucial for the restoration of proper worship and community life. 3. The Jewish Remnant The group of Israelites who returned from Babylonian exile to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple. They faced discouragement and opposition, which Haggai addressed. 4. Zerubbabel The governor of Judah during this time, who played a significant role in the rebuilding efforts. He is often seen as a leader who needed encouragement to continue the work. 5. Joshua the High Priest The religious leader who worked alongside Zerubbabel in the temple rebuilding project, representing the spiritual leadership of the community. Teaching Points Consideration and ReflectionHaggai calls the people to "consider carefully" their ways. This is a call to self-examination and reflection on one's priorities and actions. The Importance of Foundations Before building, the foundation must be set. In our spiritual lives, Christ is our foundation, and we must build upon Him with care and diligence. Obedience and Blessing The rebuilding of the temple was an act of obedience to God's command. Obedience often precedes blessing, as seen in the renewed prosperity of the people once they prioritized God's house. Spiritual Renewal Just as the physical temple needed rebuilding, our spiritual lives require renewal and dedication to God's purposes. Community and Leadership The roles of Zerubbabel and Joshua highlight the importance of godly leadership and community cooperation in accomplishing God's work.(15) From this day and upward--i.e., backward. Before a stone was laid . . .--Alluding to the recent resumption of building, not to the laying of the foundations fifteen years previously. Verse 15 - The prophet bids the people look backwards, and consider how their neglect had been visited by scanty harvests; their own experience would teach them this lesson. From this day; viz. the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, when this address was delivered (ver. 10; comp. ver. 18). And upward; i.e. backward. He bids them go back in thought fourteen years when they first intermitted building. Before a stone, etc. This does not mean before the building was first begun, but before they began to build on the foundation already laid.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nowוְעַתָּה֙ (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time consider לְבַבְכֶ֔ם (lə·ḇaḇ·ḵem) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart carefully נָ֣א (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of this הַזֶּ֖ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that day הַיּ֥וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day forward: וָמָ֑עְלָה (wā·mā·‘ə·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top Before מִטֶּ֧רֶם (miṭ·ṭe·rem) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 2962: Non-occurrence, not yet, before one stone אֶ֛בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 68: A stone was placed שֽׂוּם־ (śūm-) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set on אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to another אֶ֖בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 68: A stone in the temple בְּהֵיכַ֥ל (bə·hê·ḵal) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1964: A large public building, palace, temple of the LORD, יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Haggai 2:15 NIVHaggai 2:15 NLT Haggai 2:15 ESV Haggai 2:15 NASB Haggai 2:15 KJV Haggai 2:15 BibleApps.com Haggai 2:15 Biblia Paralela Haggai 2:15 Chinese Bible Haggai 2:15 French Bible Haggai 2:15 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Haggai 2:15 Now please consider from this day (Hagg. 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