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month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/haggai/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />In the seventh <i>month</i>, in the one and twentieth <i>day</i> of the month, came the word of the LORD by the prophet Haggai, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/haggai/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />In the seventh <i>month,</i> on the twenty-first of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/haggai/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the twenty-first of the seventh month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/haggai/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />On the twenty-first of the seventh month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/haggai/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />On the twenty-first of the seventh month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/haggai/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />On the twenty-first of the seventh month, the word of Yahweh came by the hand of Haggai the prophet saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/haggai/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />On the twenty-first day of the seventh month (Oct 17, 520 B.C., the second year of Darius king of Persia), the word of the LORD came by the prophet Haggai, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/haggai/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the LORD came through the prophet Haggai:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/haggai/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet: &#8220<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/haggai/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of Jehovah by Haggai the prophet, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/haggai/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/haggai/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the LORD spoke his word through the prophet Haggai. He said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/haggai/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />On the twenty-first day of the seventh month of that same year, the LORD spoke again through the prophet Haggai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/haggai/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, this message from the LORD came by Haggai the prophet: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/haggai/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/haggai/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the LORD spoke again through the prophet Haggai:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/haggai/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In the seventh month, in the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/haggai/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the LORD by the prophet Haggai, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/haggai/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In the seventh month, in the twenty-first day of the month, Yahweh’s word came by Haggai the prophet, saying, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/haggai/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />In the seventh [month], on the twenty-first of the month, a word of YHWH has been by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/haggai/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> In the seventh month, in the twenty and first of the month, hath a word of Jehovah been by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/haggai/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In the seventh, in the twentieth and one to the month, was the word of Jehovah by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/haggai/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And in the seventh month, the word of the Lord came by the hand of Aggeus the prophet, saying: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/haggai/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 2:2>And in the seventh month, on the twenty-first of the month, the word of the Lord came, by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/haggai/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/haggai/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />In the second year of King Darius, in the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by the prophet Haggai, saying:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/haggai/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />IN the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by the prophet Haggai, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/haggai/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And in the seventh month, on the twenty first day, the response of LORD JEHOVAH came by Khaggi the Prophet saying:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/haggai/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/haggai/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />In the seventh month, on the twenty-first <i>day</i> of the month, the Lord spoke by Aggaeus the prophet, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/haggai/2-1.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=178" 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">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6242.htm" title="6242: bə·‘eś·rîm (Prep-b:: Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth.">On the twenty-first day</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: wə·’e·ḥāḏ (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7637.htm" title="7637: baš·šə·ḇî·‘î (Prep-b, Art:: Number-oms) -- Seventh (an ord. number). Or shbi iy; ordinal from shib'iym. seventh.">of the seventh</a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: la·ḥō·ḏeš (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month.">month,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇar- (N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the word</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.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ- (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">through</a> <a href="/hebrew/2292.htm" title="2292: ḥag·gay (N-proper-ms) -- Haggai -- festal, a Hebrew prophet. From chag; festive; Chaggai, a Heb. Prophet.">Haggai</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: han·nā·ḇî (Art:: N-ms) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">the prophet,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying:</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>“Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and also to the remnant of the people. Ask them,…<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="/ezra/5-1.htm">Ezra 5:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/1-1.htm">Zechariah 1:1</a></span><br />In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14</a></span><br />So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/8-9.htm">Zechariah 8:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Matthew 1:12</a></span><br />After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/4-24.htm">Ezra 4:24</a></span><br />Thus the construction of the house of God in Jerusalem ceased, and it remained at a standstill until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9</a></span><br />“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-13.htm">Matthew 1:13</a></span><br />Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1</a></span><br />Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/6-11.htm">Zechariah 6:11</a></span><br />Take silver and gold, make an ornate crown, and set it on the head of the high priest, Joshua son of Jehozadak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-14.htm">Matthew 1:14</a></span><br />Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/3-19.htm">1 Chronicles 3:19</a></span><br />The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Zechariah 3:1</a></span><br />Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-15.htm">Matthew 1:15</a></span><br />Eliud was the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6-10</a></span><br />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, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the LORD by the prophet Haggai, saying,</p><p class="hdg">the seventh.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/haggai/2-10.htm">Haggai 2:10,20</a></b></br> In the four and twentieth <i>day</i> of the ninth <i>month</i>, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/haggai/1-15.htm">Haggai 1:15</a></b></br> In the four and twentieth day of the sixth month, in the second year of Darius the king.</p><p class="hdg">the prophet.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Haggai 1:1</a></b></br> In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_peter/1-21.htm">2 Peter 1:21</a></b></br> For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake <i>as they were</i> moved by the Holy Ghost.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">First</a> <a href="/haggai/1-13.htm">Haggai</a> <a href="/haggai/1-3.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/haggai/1-15.htm">Month</a> <a href="/haggai/1-12.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-25.htm">Seventh</a> <a href="/haggai/1-15.htm">Twentieth</a> <a href="/haggai/1-15.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-28.htm">Twenty-First</a> <a href="/haggai/1-3.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/haggai/2-3.htm">First</a> <a href="/haggai/2-10.htm">Haggai</a> <a href="/haggai/2-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/haggai/2-10.htm">Month</a> <a href="/haggai/2-10.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-5.htm">Seventh</a> <a href="/haggai/2-10.htm">Twentieth</a> <a href="/haggai/2-10.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/exodus/12-18.htm">Twenty-First</a> <a href="/haggai/2-5.htm">Word</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>On the twenty-first day of the seventh month</b><br>This date corresponds to the 21st of Tishri in the Jewish calendar, which is during the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot). This festival is significant as it commemorates the Israelites' journey through the wilderness and God's provision. The timing of this message is crucial as it comes at the end of this joyous festival, a time when the people would be reflecting on God's past faithfulness and provision. The Feast of Tabernacles is also a time of harvest thanksgiving, which would have been particularly poignant for the returned exiles who were struggling with poor harvests.<p><b>the word of the LORD came</b><br>This phrase indicates divine revelation, a common expression in the prophetic books, signifying that the message is not of human origin but from God Himself. It underscores the authority and authenticity of the message. The phrase is used throughout the Old Testament to introduce a prophetic message, emphasizing that the prophet is merely a vessel for God's communication.<p><b>through Haggai the prophet</b><br>Haggai is one of the post-exilic prophets, ministering to the Jewish remnant that returned from Babylonian captivity. His role as a prophet was to encourage the people to rebuild the temple, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians. Haggai's messages are direct and practical, focusing on the immediate need to prioritize God's house. The use of "through" highlights Haggai's role as a conduit for God's message, reinforcing the idea that prophets speak on behalf of God.<p><b>saying:</b><br>This introduces the specific message that follows. In prophetic literature, this often precedes a direct quotation from God, indicating that what follows is the content of the divine message. It prepares the reader for the authoritative words that are to be delivered, emphasizing the importance of listening and responding to God's instructions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/haggai.htm">Haggai</a></b><br>A prophet of God who played a crucial role in encouraging the Jewish people to rebuild the temple after their return from Babylonian exile. His messages were direct and aimed at stirring the people to action.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who speaks through His prophets to guide, correct, and encourage His people.<br><br>3. <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 Jerusalem. They faced the daunting task of rebuilding the temple and restoring their community.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. Its reconstruction was vital for the spiritual renewal of the nation.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_seventh_month.htm">The Seventh Month</a></b><br>In the Jewish calendar, this is the month of Tishri, which includes significant festivals such as the Feast of Tabernacles, a time of celebration and remembrance of God's provision.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Haggai's message underscores the necessity of obeying God's commands, especially in challenging times. Obedience leads to spiritual renewal and blessing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing_and_sovereignty.htm">God's Timing and Sovereignty</a></b><br>The specific timing of God's message through Haggai reminds us that God is sovereign over time and events. Trusting His timing is crucial for our faith journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_community.htm">Encouragement in Community</a></b><br>Just as Haggai encouraged the Jewish remnant, we are called to encourage one another in our faith communities, especially when facing daunting tasks.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a></b><br>Prophets like Haggai serve as God's mouthpiece, providing guidance and correction. We should be attentive to God's word and those He uses to speak into our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_priorities.htm">Spiritual Priorities</a></b><br>The rebuilding of the temple was not just a physical task but a spiritual priority. We must evaluate our own lives to ensure that our spiritual priorities align with God's will.<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/do_sources_verify_haggai_2_1's_date.htm">In Haggai 2:1, the precise date is given—do external historical or archaeological sources verify these events or this timeline? </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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_prioritize_homes_over_the_temple.htm">Why prioritize homes over rebuilding the temple?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_explain_zechariah_4_2-3's_vision.htm">How can the supernatural vision of a golden lampstand and two olive trees in Zechariah 4:2–3 be reconciled with any plausible historical or scientific explanation? </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>II.</span><p>(1-9) <span class= "ital">The Third Utterance.</span>--This utterance treats of the glory which, in a later time, is to attach itself to the sacred spot whereon the returned exiles are labouring. It was intended more especially as a message of consolation to those who remembered Solomon's magnificent structure, and who now gazed sadly on the humble proportions of its successor.<p>(1) <span class= "bld">In the one and twentieth day.</span>--Here, again, the day selected is significant. The twenty-first day of the seventh month (Tisri) was the seventh and last day of the Feast of Tabernacles. This was the festival of harvest thanksgiving, and its occurrence had always been marked by observances of a peculiarly joyous character. Moreover, the sacrifices on this occasion were very numerous--the number prescribed by the Talmud for the first day exceeding that of any other day in the year. Thus the scanty harvest and the small beginnings of the Lord's House would both be brought into prominence. It would be but natural if feelings of despondency were excited among those who were old enough to remember the Temple of Solomon, with its costly accessories and elaborate ceremonial, and the festive rites wherewith the "joy in harvest" had expressed itself in a more prosperous time. There is no ground, however, for supposing that the prophet was himself one of these aged persons-<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/haggai/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1-ch. 2:9.</span> - Part II. THE SECOND ADDRESS: THE GLORY OF THE NEW TEMPLE. Vers. 1-5 - § 1. <span class="accented">The prophet comforts whose who grieve at the comparative poverty of the new building with the assurance of the Divine protection and favour.</span> <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month.</span> The seventh month is Ethanim or Tisri, answering to parts of September and Ootober. The twenty-first was the last and great day of the Feast of Tabernacles (<a href="/leviticus/23-34.htm">Leviticus 23:34</a>, etc.), when It was the custom to celebrate the ingathering of the harvest. The joyous nature of this festival was sadly marred on this occasion. Their crops were scanty, and they had. no temple in whose courts they might assemble to pay their vows and offer their thank offerings. The building which had begun to make some progress only the mere showed its poverty. Everything tended to make them contrast the present with the past. But God mercifully relieves their despondency with a new message. <span class="cmt_word">By the prophet Haggai</span> (see note on Haggai 1:1). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/haggai/2-1.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">On the twenty-first day</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֶשְׂרִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘eś·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6242.htm">Strong's 6242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Twenty, twentieth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the seventh</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּשְּׁבִיעִ֕י</span> <span class="translit">(baš·šə·ḇî·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7637.htm">Strong's 7637: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seventh (an ordinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">month,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַחֹ֑דֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(la·ḥō·ḏeš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2320.htm">Strong's 2320: </a> </span><span class="str2">The new moon, a month</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the word</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּבַר־</span> <span class="translit">(də·ḇar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֔ה</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">came</span><br /><span class="heb">הָיָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">through</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיַד־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yaḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Haggai</span><br /><span class="heb">חַגַּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥag·gay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2292.htm">Strong's 2292: </a> </span><span class="str2">Haggai -- 'festal', a Hebrew prophet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the prophet,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנָּבִ֖יא</span> <span class="translit">(han·nā·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> </span><span class="str2">A spokesman, speaker, prophet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saying:</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵאמֹֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(lê·mōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/haggai/2-1.htm">Haggai 2:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/haggai/2-1.htm">Haggai 2:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/haggai/2-1.htm">Haggai 2:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/haggai/2-1.htm">Haggai 2:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/haggai/2-1.htm">Haggai 2:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/haggai/2-1.htm">Haggai 2:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/haggai/2-1.htm">Haggai 2:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/haggai/2-1.htm">Haggai 2:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/haggai/2-1.htm">Haggai 2:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/haggai/2-1.htm">Haggai 2:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/haggai/2-1.htm">OT Prophets: Haggai 2:1 In the seventh month in the twenty-first (Hagg. 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