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href="/bsb/haggai/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/haggai/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The silver is mine and the gold is mine,&#8217 declares the LORD Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/haggai/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/haggai/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, declares the LORD of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/haggai/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, declares the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/haggai/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The silver <i>is</i> mine, and the gold <i>is</i> mine, saith the LORD of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/haggai/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />‘The silver <i>is</i> Mine, and the gold <i>is</i> Mine,’ says the LORD of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/haggai/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />‘The silver is Mine and the gold is Mine,’ declares the LORD of armies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/haggai/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216The silver is Mine and the gold is Mine,&#8217 declares the LORD of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/haggai/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine,’ declares the LORD of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/haggai/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />‘The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine,’ declares Yahweh of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/haggai/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />‘The silver is Mine and the gold is Mine,’ declares the LORD of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/haggai/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The silver and gold belong to me”—this is the declaration of the LORD of Armies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/haggai/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The silver and gold belong to Me"—this is the declaration of the LORD of Hosts. &#8220<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/haggai/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith Jehovah of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/haggai/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />All silver and gold belong to me, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/haggai/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/haggai/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, declares the LORD of Armies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/haggai/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />All the silver and gold of the world is mine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/haggai/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"The silver belongs to me, as does the gold," declares the LORD of the Heavenly Armies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/haggai/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, declares the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/haggai/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The silver and gold will be mine,' says the LORD who rules over all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/haggai/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The silver is mine, and the gold is mine,' says the LORD of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/haggai/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/haggai/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The silver is mine, and the gold is mine,’ says Yahweh of Armies. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/haggai/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“The silver [is] Mine, and the gold [is] Mine,” "" A declaration of YHWH of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/haggai/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Mine is the silver, and Mine the gold, An affirmation of Jehovah of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/haggai/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To me the silver and to me the gold, says Jehovah of armies.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/haggai/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/haggai/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 2:9>Mine is the silver, and mine is the gold, says the Lord of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/haggai/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Mine is the silver and mine the gold—oracle of the LORD of hosts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/haggai/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says the LORD of hosts.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/haggai/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The silver is mine and the gold is mine, says the LORD of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/haggai/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Mine is the silver and mine is the gold, says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/haggai/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Mine is the silver, and Mine the gold, saith the LORD of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/haggai/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Mine is the silver, and mine the gold, saith the Lord Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/haggai/2-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/E3FsGMCt5I0?start=261" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/haggai/2.htm">Greater Glory in the New Temple</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>I will shake all the nations, and they will come with all their treasures, and I will fill this house with glory, says the LORD of Hosts. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: hak·ke·sep̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">The silver is</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">Mine,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: haz·zā·hāḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">and the gold is</a> <a href="/hebrew/wə·lî (Conj-w:: Prep:: 1cs) -- ">Mine,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">declares</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former, says the LORD of Hosts. And in this place I will provide peace, declares the LORD of Hosts.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/24-1.htm">Psalm 24:1</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">1 Chronicles 29:11-12</a></span><br />Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. / Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-14.htm">Deuteronomy 10:14</a></span><br />Behold, to the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, and the earth and everything in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/41-11.htm">Job 41:11</a></span><br />Who has given to Me that I should repay him? Everything under heaven is Mine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-10.htm">Psalm 50:10-12</a></span><br />for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. / I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine. / If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world is Mine, and the fullness thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-26.htm">1 Corinthians 10:26</a></span><br />for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5</a></span><br />Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/25-23.htm">Leviticus 25:23</a></span><br />The land must not be sold permanently, because it is Mine, and you are but foreigners and residents with Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-4.htm">Ezekiel 18:4</a></span><br />Behold, every soul belongs to Me; both father and son are Mine. The soul who sins is the one who will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a></span><br />For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16</a></span><br />For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-7.htm">1 Timothy 6:7</a></span><br />For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-11.htm">Luke 16:11-12</a></span><br />So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches? / And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, said the LORD of hosts.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/6-20.htm">1 Kings 6:20-35</a></b></br> And the oracle in the forepart <i>was</i> twenty cubits in length, and twenty cubits in breadth, and twenty cubits in the height thereof: and he overlaid it with pure gold; and <i>so</i> covered the altar <i>which was of</i> cedar… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/29-14.htm">1 Chronicles 29:14-16</a></b></br> But who <i>am</i> I, and what <i>is</i> my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things <i>come</i> of thee, and of thine own have we given thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/24-1.htm">Psalm 24:1</a></b></br> A Psalm of David. The earth <i>is</i> the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/haggai/1-13.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/haggai/2-7.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/haggai/2-7.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/haggai/2-4.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-18.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/haggai/2-7.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-18.htm">Silver</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/haggai/2-9.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/haggai/2-9.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/haggai/2-9.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/haggai/2-9.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-2.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/haggai/2-9.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-10.htm">Silver</a><div class="vheading2">Haggai 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/haggai/2-1.htm">He encourages the people to the work, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/haggai/2-4.htm">by promise of greater glory to the second temple than was in the first.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/haggai/2-10.htm">In the type of holy things and unclean he shows their sins hindered the work.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/haggai/2-20.htm">God's promise to Zerubbabel.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/haggai/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/haggai/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/haggai/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The silver is Mine</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's sovereignty and ownership over all material wealth. In the context of Haggai, the Israelites were tasked with rebuilding the temple after returning from Babylonian exile. The reminder that silver belongs to God serves to reassure the people that He will provide the necessary resources for His work. Biblically, this echoes <a href="/psalms/24.htm">Psalm 24:1</a>, which states, "The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it." It underscores the principle that all wealth originates from God and should be used for His purposes.<p><b>and the gold is Mine</b><br>Gold, like silver, was a symbol of wealth and power in ancient times. By declaring ownership over gold, God asserts His control over the most valuable resources. This is significant in the context of temple rebuilding, as the original temple built by Solomon was adorned with gold (<a href="/1_kings/6-21.htm">1 Kings 6:21-22</a>). The assurance that God owns all gold implies that He can provide for the temple's restoration to its former glory. This also points to the future glory of God's kingdom, where material wealth is secondary to spiritual richness.<p><b>declares the LORD of Hosts</b><br>The title "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's supreme authority and command over heavenly armies. It is a reminder of His power and ability to accomplish His will. In the context of Haggai, this declaration serves to comfort and encourage the Israelites, assuring them that the God who commands the hosts of heaven is with them in their efforts. This title is frequently used in the prophetic books to highlight God's might and His role as a divine warrior who fights for His people (<a href="/isaiah/1-24.htm">Isaiah 1:24</a>, <a href="/jeremiah/11-20.htm">Jeremiah 11:20</a>). It also foreshadows the ultimate victory of Christ, who is described as the leader of heavenly armies in <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/haggai.htm">Haggai</a></b><br>A prophet who ministered to the Jewish people after their return from Babylonian exile. His messages encouraged the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a></b><br>A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies. It underscores His authority and power over all creation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Jewish people, which was in the process of being rebuilt during Haggai's ministry.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jewish_remnant.htm">The Jewish Remnant</a></b><br>The group of Israelites who returned from Babylonian exile to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a></b><br>The period when the Israelites were taken captive to Babylon, which ended with their return to Jerusalem and the subsequent rebuilding efforts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_resources.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Resources</a></b><br>Recognize that all material wealth belongs to God. Our role is that of stewards, managing His resources according to His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></b><br>In times of financial uncertainty, trust that God, who owns all silver and gold, will provide for our needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_god's_work.htm">Prioritizing God's Work</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites were called to rebuild the temple, we are called to prioritize God's kingdom work, trusting that He will supply the necessary resources.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_and_generosity.htm">Contentment and Generosity</a></b><br>Understanding God's ownership should lead us to contentment with what we have and inspire generosity towards others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective_on_wealth.htm">Eternal Perspective on Wealth</a></b><br>Focus on eternal treasures rather than temporary material wealth, aligning our lives with God's eternal purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_haggai_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Haggai 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_owns_cattle_on_a_thousand_hills.htm">Who owns the cattle on a thousand hills?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_prima_scriptura_mean.htm">What is the Bible's view on prosperity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_neh._7_70-72_with_exiles'_poverty.htm">How do we reconcile the large monetary contributions mentioned in Nehemiah 7:70–72 with the economic realities of returned exiles who presumably had few resources? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_haggai's_main_message.htm">What is the main message of the Book of Haggai?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/haggai/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">Silver . . . gold.</span>--It is unnatural to suppose that this is said in the sense of Ps. 1:10, as implying "I have no need of silver or gold." Clearly what is meant is that the treasures of earth are at God's disposal, and that He will incite the Gentiles to offer their silver and gold in His Temple. A rigid application of this prediction is impossible. (See Introduction, ? 2.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/haggai/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The silver is mine.</span> All the riches of the world are the Lord's, and he disposes of them as he wills; if he has promised that the Gentiles shall offer their treasures for his service, be sure he will perform his word. There may also be intended a word of comfort for the desponding; they need not grieve because they had but poor offerings to bring to the house; he wanted not gold or silver, for all was his. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/haggai/2-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The silver [is]</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֶּ֖סֶף</span> <span class="translit">(hak·ke·sep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> </span><span class="str2">Silver, money</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mine,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the gold [is]</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזָּהָ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mine,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">declares</span><br /><span class="heb">נְאֻ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(nə·’um)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> </span><span class="str2">An oracle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hosts.</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָאֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/haggai/2-8.htm">Haggai 2:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/haggai/2-8.htm">Haggai 2:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/haggai/2-8.htm">Haggai 2:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/haggai/2-8.htm">Haggai 2:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/haggai/2-8.htm">Haggai 2:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/haggai/2-8.htm">Haggai 2:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/haggai/2-8.htm">Haggai 2:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/haggai/2-8.htm">Haggai 2:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/haggai/2-8.htm">Haggai 2:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/haggai/2-8.htm">Haggai 2:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/haggai/2-8.htm">OT Prophets: Haggai 2:8 The silver is mine and the gold (Hagg. 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