1 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of Jehovah by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In the second H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of Darius H1867 (דָּֽרְיָוֵשׁ) — Darejavesh, a title (rather than name) of several Persian kings
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- in the sixth H8345 (שִׁשִּׁי) — sixth, ordinal or (feminine) fractional
- month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- in the first H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of the month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- came the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- by H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- Haggai H2292 (חַגַּי) — Chaggai, a Hebrew prophet
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- unto Zerubbabel H2216 (זְרֻבָּבֶל) — Zerubbabel, an Israelite
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Shealtiel H7597 (שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל) — Shealtiel, an Israelite
- governor H6346 (פֶּחָה) — a prefect (of a city or small district)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and to Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- of Josedech H3087 (יְהוֹצָדָק) — Jehotsadak, an Israelite
- the high H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
2 Thus speaketh Jehovah of hosts, saying, This people say, It is not the time for us to come, the time for Jehovah’s house to be built.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus speaketh H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- This people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- The time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- is not come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- that Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- should be built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
3 Then came the word of Jehovah by Haggai the prophet, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then came the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- by H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- Haggai H2292 (חַגַּי) — Chaggai, a Hebrew prophet
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
4 Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your ceiled houses, while this house lieth waste?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- for you, O ye, to dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in your cieled H5603 (סָפַן) — to hide by covering; specifically, to roof (passive participle as noun, a roof) or wainscot; figuratively, to reserve
- houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and this house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- waste H2720 (חָרֵב) — parched or ruined
5 Now therefore thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Consider your ways.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- Consider H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- Consider H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- your ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
6 Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye have sown H2232 (זָרַע) — to sow; figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify
- much H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- and bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- in little H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
- ye eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- but ye have not enough H7654 (שׇׂבְעָה) — satiety
- ye drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- but ye are not filled with drink H7937 (שָׁכַר) — to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with a stimulating drink or (figuratively) influence
- ye clothe H3847 (לָבַשׁ) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
- you, but there is none warm H2527 (חֹם) — heat
- and he that earneth wages H7936 (שָׂכַר) — to hire
- earneth wages H7936 (שָׂכַר) — to hire
- into a bag H6872 (צְרוֹר) — a parcel (as packed up); also a kernel or particle (as if a package)
- with holes H5344 (נָקַב) — to puncture, literally (to perforate, with more or less violence) or figuratively (to specify, designate, libel)
7 Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Consider your ways.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- Consider H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- Consider H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- your ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
8 Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to the mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- and bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- and build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and I will take pleasure H7521 (רָצָה) — to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt
- in it, and I will be glorified H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
- saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
9 Ye looked for much, and, lo, it came to little; and when ye brought it home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith Jehovah of hosts. Because of my house that lieth waste, while ye run every man to his own house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye looked H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- for much H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- to little H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
- and when ye brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- home H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- I did blow H5301 (נָפַח) — to puff, in various applications (literally, to inflate, blow hard, scatter, kindle, expire; figuratively, to disesteem)
- upon it. Why? saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- Because H3282 (יַעַן) — properly, heed; by implication, purpose (sake or account); used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause
- of mine house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- waste H2720 (חָרֵב) — parched or ruined
- and ye run H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- unto his own house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
10 Therefore for your sake the heavens withhold the dew, and the earth withholdeth its fruit.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore the heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- over you is stayed H3607 (כָּלָא) — to restrict, by act (hold back or in) or word (prohibit)
- from dew H2919 (טַל) — dew (as covering vegetation)
- and the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- is stayed H3607 (כָּלָא) — to restrict, by act (hold back or in) or word (prohibit)
- her fruit H2981 (יְבוּל) — produce, i.e. a crop or (figuratively) wealth
11 And I called for a drought upon the land, and upon the mountains, and upon the grain, and upon the new wine, and upon the oil, and upon that which the ground bringeth forth, and upon men, and upon cattle, and upon all the labor of the hands.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- for a drought H2721 (חֹרֶב) — drought or desolation
- upon the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and upon the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- and upon the grain H1715 (דָּגָן) — properly, increase, i.e. grain
- and upon the new wine H8492 (תִּירוֹשׁ) — must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine
- and upon the oil H3323 (יִצְהָר) — oil (as producing light); figuratively, anointing
- which the ground H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
- bringeth forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- and upon men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- and upon cattle H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
- and upon all the labour H3018 (יְגִיעַ) — toil; hence, a work, produce, property (as the result of labor)
- of the hands H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
12 Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of Jehovah their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as Jehovah their God had sent him; and the people did fear before Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Zerubbabel H2216 (זְרֻבָּבֶל) — Zerubbabel, an Israelite
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Shealtiel H7597 (שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל) — Shealtiel, an Israelite
- and Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- of Josedech H3087 (יְהוֹצָדָק) — Jehotsadak, an Israelite
- the high H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- with all the remnant H7611 (שְׁאֵרִית) — a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion
- of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- obeyed H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- their God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Haggai H2292 (חַגַּי) — Chaggai, a Hebrew prophet
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- as Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- him, and the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- did fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
13 Then spake Haggai Jehovah’s messenger in Jehovah’s message unto the people, saying, I am with you, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Haggai H2292 (חַגַּי) — Chaggai, a Hebrew prophet
- Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- messenger H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- in Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- message H4400 (מַלְאֲכוּת) — a message
- unto the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- with you, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
14 And Jehovah stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work on the house of Jehovah of hosts, their God,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- stirred up H5782 (עוּר) — to wake (literally or figuratively)
- the spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- of Zerubbabel H2216 (זְרֻבָּבֶל) — Zerubbabel, an Israelite
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Shealtiel H7597 (שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל) — Shealtiel, an Israelite
- governor H6346 (פֶּחָה) — a prefect (of a city or small district)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and the spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- of Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- of Josedech H3087 (יְהוֹצָדָק) — Jehotsadak, an Israelite
- the high H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- of all the remnant H7611 (שְׁאֵרִית) — a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion
- of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- work H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- their God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
15 in the four and twentieth day of the month, in the sixth month, in the second year of Darius the king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In the four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- and twentieth H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of the sixth H8345 (שִׁשִּׁי) — sixth, ordinal or (feminine) fractional
- month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- in the second H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of Darius H1867 (דָּֽרְיָוֵשׁ) — Darejavesh, a title (rather than name) of several Persian kings
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king