📖 Haggai — Chapter 2 (KJV)
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Haggai 2:1 In Rthe seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the LORD Tby the prophet Haggai, saying,
Haggai 2:2 Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, Rgovernor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and to the residue of the people, saying,
Haggai 2:3 Who Ris left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do ye see it now? is it not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing?
Haggai 2:4 Yet Rnow be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I am with you, saith the LORD of hosts:
Haggai 2:5 According Rto the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of Egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not.
Haggai 2:6 For thus saith the LORD of hosts; RYet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land;
Haggai 2:7 And RI will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts.
Haggai 2:8 RThe silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts.
Haggai 2:9 The Rglory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.
Haggai 2:10 In the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,
Haggai 2:11 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying,
Haggai 2:12 If one bear holy flesh in the skirt of his garment, and with his skirt do touch bread, or pottage, or wine, or oil, or any meat, shall it be holy? And the priests answered and said, No.
Haggai 2:13 Then said Haggai, If one that is unclean by a dead body touch any of these, shall it be unclean? And the priests answered and said, It shall be unclean.
Haggai 2:14 Then answered Haggai, and said, RSo is this people, and so is this nation before me, saith the LORD; and so is every work of their hands; and that which they offer there is unclean.
Haggai 2:15 And now, I pray you, Rconsider from this day and upward, from before a stone was laid upon a stone in the temple of the LORD:
Haggai 2:16 Since those days were, Rwhen one came to an heap of twenty measures, there were but ten: when one came to the pressfat for to draw out fifty vessels out of the press, there were but twenty.
Haggai 2:17 I smote you Rwith blasting and with mildew and with hail in all the labours of your hands; yet ye turned not to me, saith the LORD.
Haggai 2:18 Consider now from this day and upward, from the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, Reven from the day that the foundation of the LORD’s temple was laid, consider it.
Haggai 2:19 Is the seed yet in the barn? yea, as yet the vine, and the fig tree, and the pomegranate, and the olive tree, hath not brought forth: Rfrom this day will I bless you.
Haggai 2:20 And again the word of the LORD came unto Haggai in the four and twentieth day of the month, saying,
Haggai 2:21 Speak to RZerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying, I will shake the heavens and the earth;
Haggai 2:22 And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the heathen; Rand I will overthrow the chariots, and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come down, every one by the sword of his brother.
Haggai 2:23 In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, will I take thee, O Zerubbabel, my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the LORD, Rand will make thee as a signet: for I have chosen thee, saith the LORD of hosts.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Haggai 2:1–9 — Be strong and work despite discouraging comparisons
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Those recalling the former house’s glory are asked how the present work appears. The Lord calls leaders and people to strength and work because he is with them, promising shaking, glory, and peace.
Key Truth: Receive God’s presence as encouragement for faithful work.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “In the ____ month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, …” (Haggai 2:1)
Find it in Haggai 2:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… with you when ye came out of Egypt, so my ____ remaineth among you: fear ye not.” (Haggai 2:5)
Find it in Haggai 2:5 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give ____ , saith the LORD of hosts.” (Haggai 2:9)
Find it in Haggai 2:9 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Haggai 2:10–19 — The priests’ answers expose uncleanness and call for reflection
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Questions distinguish contact with holy flesh from contamination through uncleanness. The lesson applies to the people and their offerings, recalls poor harvests and failure to turn, then marks the foundation day with a promise of blessing.
Key Truth: Join outward work with an honest return to God.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “In the ____ and twentieth day of the ninth month, in the second …” (Haggai 2:10)
Find it in Haggai 2:10 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And now, I ____ you, consider from this day and upward, from before a …” (Haggai 2:15)
Find it in Haggai 2:15 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Is the ____ yet in the barn? yea, as yet the vine, and …” (Haggai 2:19)
Find it in Haggai 2:19 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Haggai 2:20–23 — The Lord promises overthrow and chooses Zerubbabel
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A further dated word addresses the governor. The Lord announces shaking and the overthrow of kingdoms and their military strength, then names Zerubbabel his chosen servant and promises to make him as a signet.
Key Truth: Rest hope in the Lord’s choice and authority rather than earthly strength.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And again the ____ of the LORD came unto Haggai in the four and …” (Haggai 2:20)
Find it in Haggai 2:20 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And I will ____ the throne of kingdoms, and I will destroy the strength …” (Haggai 2:22)
Find it in Haggai 2:22 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… LORD of hosts, will I take thee, O Zerubbabel, my ____ , the son of Shealtiel, saith the LORD, and will …” (Haggai 2:23)
Find it in Haggai 2:23 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Hebrews 12:26 — Hebrews recalls the promise of shaking both earth and heaven.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can you continue faithful work without letting comparisons discourage you?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Haggai 2:1–9 (Be strong and work despite discouraging comparisons) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Haggai 2:10–19 (The priests’ answers expose uncleanness and call for reflection) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Haggai 2:20–23 (The Lord promises overthrow and chooses Zerubbabel) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What assurance supports the command not to fear?
5. How does the signet promise identify Zerubbabel's role?
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