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href="/bsb/haggai/1.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/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then Haggai, the LORD&#8217s messenger, gave this message of the LORD to the people: &#8220I am with you,&#8221 declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/haggai/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Haggai, the LORD’s messenger, gave the people this message from the LORD: “I am with you, says the LORD!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/haggai/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Haggai, the messenger of the LORD, spoke to the people with the LORD’s message, “I am with you, declares the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/haggai/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Haggai, the messenger of the LORD, delivered the message of the LORD to the people: “I am with you,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/haggai/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then spake Haggai the LORD'S messenger in the LORD'S message unto the people, saying, I <i>am</i> with you, saith the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/haggai/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Haggai, the LORD’s messenger, spoke the LORD’s message to the people, saying, “I <i>am</i> with you, says the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/haggai/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Haggai, the messenger of the LORD, spoke by the commission of the LORD to the people, saying, “‘I am with you,’ declares the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/haggai/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Haggai, the messenger of the LORD, spoke by the commission of the LORD to the people saying, &#8220&#8217I am with you,&#8217 declares the LORD.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/haggai/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Haggai, the messenger of the LORD, spoke by the commission of the LORD to the people saying, “ ‘I am with you,’ declares the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/haggai/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Haggai, the messenger of Yahweh, spoke by the commissioned message of Yahweh to the people saying, “‘I am with you,’ declares Yahweh.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/haggai/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Haggai, the LORD’S messenger, spoke the LORD’S message to the people saying, “‘I am with you,’ declares the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/haggai/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Haggai, the LORD’s messenger, delivered the LORD’s message to the people: “I am with you —this is the LORD’s declaration.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/haggai/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Haggai, the LORD&#8217s messenger, delivered the LORD&#8217s message to the people, &#8220I am with you"—this is the LORD&#8217s declaration. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/haggai/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then spake Haggai Jehovah's messenger in Jehovah's message unto the people, saying, I am with you, saith Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/haggai/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Haggai then told them that the LORD had promised to be with them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/haggai/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then spake Haggai the LORD'S messenger in the LORD'S message unto the people, saying, I am with you, saith the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/haggai/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Haggai, the messenger of the LORD who had received the LORD's message, said to the people, "I am with you, declares the LORD."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/haggai/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Haggai gave the LORD's message to the people: "I will be with you--that is my promise." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/haggai/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Haggai, the messenger of the LORD, spoke to the people with a special commission from the LORD: "'I am with you,' declares the LORD."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/haggai/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Haggai, the messenger of the LORD, delivered the message of the LORD to the people: ?I am with you,? declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/haggai/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Haggai, the LORD's messenger, spoke the LORD's word to the people: "I am with you!" says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/haggai/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Haggai, the LORD's messenger, spoke the LORD's message to the people, saying, "I am with you," says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/haggai/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then spoke Haggai the LORD'S messenger in the LORD'S message to the people, saying, I am with you, saith the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/haggai/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then Haggai, Yahweh’s messenger, spoke Yahweh’s message to the people, saying, “I am with you,” says Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/haggai/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Haggai, messenger of YHWH, in messages of YHWH, speaks to the people, saying, “I [am] with you, a declaration of YHWH.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/haggai/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Haggai, messenger of Jehovah, in messages of Jehovah, speaketh to the people, saying: 'I am with you, an affirmation of Jehovah.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/haggai/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Haggai the messenger of Jehovah will say in the message of Jehovah to the people, I am with you, says Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/haggai/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Aggeus the messenger of the Lord, as one of the messengers of the Lord, spoke, saying to the people: I am with you, saith the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/haggai/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Haggai, a messenger of the Lord among messengers of the Lord, spoke to the people, saying: the Lord says, “I am with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/haggai/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then Haggai, the messenger of the LORD, proclaimed to the people as the message of the LORD: I am with you!—oracle of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/haggai/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Haggai, the messenger of the LORD, spoke to the people with the LORD’s message, saying, I am with you, says the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/haggai/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then spoke Haggai the LORD'S messenger according to the LORD'S message to the people, saying, I am with you, says the LORD of hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/haggai/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Khaggi the Messenger of LORD JEHOVAH said in the message of LORD JEHOVAH to the people: “I am with you, says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/haggai/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then spoke Haggai the LORD'S messenger in the LORD'S message unto the people, saying: 'I am with you, saith the LORD.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/haggai/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Aggaeus the Lord's messenger spoke among the messengers of the Lord to the people, <i>saying</i>, I am with you, saith the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/haggai/1-13.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=142" 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/1.htm">The People Obey</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12</span>Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the words of the prophet Haggai, because the LORD their God had sent him. So the people feared the LORD. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><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/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’aḵ (N-msc) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">the messenger</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/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">delivered</a> <a href="/hebrew/4400.htm" title="4400: bə·mal·’ă·ḵūṯ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- A message. From the same as mal'ak; a message.">the message</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/5971.htm" title="5971: lā·‘ām (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">to the people:</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">“I am</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tə·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with you,”</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> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God,…<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="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a></span><br />and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/3-12.htm">Exodus 3:12</a></span><br />“I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/8-13.htm">Zechariah 8:13</a></span><br />As you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/1-13.htm">Zechariah 1:13</a></span><br />So the LORD spoke kind and comforting words to the angel who was speaking with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-5.htm">Isaiah 43:5</a></span><br />Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east and gather you from the west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-19.htm">Jeremiah 1:19</a></span><br />They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">Joshua 1:5</a></span><br />No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-2.htm">2 Chronicles 15:2</a></span><br />So he went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a></span><br />Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Matthew 1:23</a></span><br />“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a></span><br />And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a></span><br />But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a></span><br />However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then spoke Haggai the LORD's messenger in the LORD's message to the people, saying, I am with you, said the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">the Lord's.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/2-1.htm">Judges 2:1</a></b></br> And an angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I sware unto your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/42-19.htm">Isaiah 42:19</a></b></br> Who <i>is</i> blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger <i>that</i> I sent? who <i>is</i> blind as <i>he that is</i> perfect, and blind as the LORD'S servant?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/44-26.htm">Isaiah 44:26</a></b></br> That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof:</p><p class="hdg">I am.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/haggai/2-4.htm">Haggai 2:4</a></b></br> Yet now 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 <i>am</i> with you, saith the LORD of hosts:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/15-2.htm">2 Chronicles 15:2</a></b></br> And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD <i>is</i> with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17</a></b></br> Ye shall not <i>need</i> to fight in this <i>battle</i>: set yourselves, stand ye <i>still</i>, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD <i>will be</i> with you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zephaniah/1-10.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-6.htm">Commission</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-10.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/haggai/1-12.htm">Haggai</a> <a href="/haggai/1-2.htm">Jehovah's</a> <a href="/haggai/1-2.htm">LORD's</a> <a href="/jonah/3-2.htm">Message</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-4.htm">Messages</a> <a href="/hosea/12-4.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/haggai/1-2.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/haggai/1-12.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/haggai/2-8.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/matthew/13-41.htm">Commission</a> <a href="/haggai/2-4.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/haggai/2-1.htm">Haggai</a> <a href="/haggai/2-18.htm">Jehovah's</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-12.htm">LORD's</a> <a href="/matthew/10-7.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/19-31.htm">Messages</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-9.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-4.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/haggai/2-11.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Haggai 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">The time when Haggai prophesied.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/haggai/1-2.htm">He reproves the people for neglecting the building of the house.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/haggai/1-7.htm">He incites them to the building.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/haggai/1-12.htm">He promises them, being forward, God's assistance.</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'; 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The term "messenger" underscores his divine commission. Prophets in the Old Testament were often called to bring correction, encouragement, or guidance. Haggai's ministry occurred during the post-exilic period, around 520 BC, when the Israelites had returned from Babylonian captivity. His role as a messenger is similar to other prophets like Malachi, who also emphasized the importance of obedience to God's commands.<p><b>delivered the message of the LORD to the people</b><br>Haggai's message is not his own but is directly from God, highlighting the authority and divine origin of his words. The context of this message is crucial; the Israelites had returned to Jerusalem but had neglected the rebuilding of the temple. Haggai's messages were intended to motivate the people to prioritize God's house. This phrase emphasizes the importance of prophetic messages in guiding the community and ensuring they align with God's will.<p><b>“I am with you,”</b><br>This assurance from God is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, often given during times of transition or challenge. It echoes God's promises to figures like Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-12.htm">Exodus 3:12</a>) and Joshua (<a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">Joshua 1:5</a>), providing comfort and encouragement. In the context of Haggai, this promise reassures the Israelites of God's presence as they undertake the daunting task of rebuilding the temple. It signifies divine support and blessing, essential for the success of their endeavors.<p><b>declares the LORD.</b><br>The phrase "declares the LORD" is a prophetic formula that underscores the authority and certainty of the message. It is a reminder that the words spoken are not merely human opinions but are the sovereign declarations of God Himself. This assurance would have been particularly significant for the Israelites, reinforcing their confidence in the divine origin of the message and encouraging them to act upon it with faith and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/haggai.htm">Haggai</a></b><br>A prophet sent by God to encourage the Israelites to rebuild the temple after their return from Babylonian exile. His messages are direct and aimed at stirring the people to action.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zerubbabel.htm">Zerubbabel</a></b><br>The governor of Judah during the time of Haggai's prophecy. He plays a key role in the rebuilding of the temple and is a descendant of David.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a></b><br>The high priest at the time, who works alongside Zerubbabel in leading the people in the reconstruction efforts.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_remnant_of_the_people.htm">The Remnant of the People</a></b><br>The group of Israelites who returned from exile and are tasked with rebuilding the temple. They initially face discouragement and opposition.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians. Its reconstruction is a symbol of spiritual renewal and God's presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_assurance_of_presence.htm">God's Assurance of Presence</a></b><br><a href="/haggai/1-13.htm">Haggai 1:13</a> states, "Then Haggai, the messenger of the LORD, delivered the message of the LORD to the people: 'I am with you,' declares the LORD." This assurance is foundational for the Israelites' courage and motivation to rebuild the temple. In our lives, recognizing God's presence can empower us to undertake daunting tasks.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience.htm">The Role of Obedience</a></b><br>The people's response to Haggai's message demonstrates the importance of obedience to God's commands. When we align our actions with God's will, we invite His presence and blessing into our endeavors.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_times_of_discouragement.htm">Encouragement in Times of Discouragement</a></b><br>The Israelites faced significant opposition and discouragement. Haggai's message reminds us that God's presence is a source of strength and encouragement when we face challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_priorities.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Priorities</a></b><br>The rebuilding of the temple signifies the prioritization of spiritual matters. In our lives, we must evaluate whether our priorities align with God's purposes and make necessary adjustments.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_haggai_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Haggai 1</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_do_sources_suggest_delays_in_rebuilding.htm">If Haggai 1:12-15 is accurate in portraying the people's swift obedience, why do some historical sources imply that progress on the rebuild was neither immediate nor uninterrupted?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_haggai_1_4's_temple_rebuild_urgent.htm">Why does the command to rebuild the Temple (Haggai 1:4) seem urgent here, while other biblical passages suggest a more prolonged period of delay and opposition?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_haggai_and_zechariah_fit_persia's_era.htm">(Ezra 5:1) How can we reconcile the prophetic claims of Haggai and Zechariah with the broader historical timeline of Persian dominance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/haggai/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">In the Lord's message.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">on the Lord</span>'<span class= "ital">s mission.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/haggai/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then spake Haggai.</span> God hastens to accept their repentance and to assure them of his protection. <span class="cmt_word">The Lord's messenger.</span> Haggai alone of the prophets uses this title of himself, implying that he came with authority and bearing a message from the Lord (comp. <a href="/numbers/20-16.htm">Numbers 20:16</a>, where the word "angel" is by some applied to Moses). Malachi's very name expresses that he was the Lord's messenger, and he uses the term of the priest (<a href="/malachi/2-7.htm">Malachi 2:7</a>), and of John the Baptist, and of Messiah himself (<a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a>). <span class="cmt_word">In the Lord's message</span> (<a href="/1_kings/13-18.htm">1 Kings 13:18</a>). In the special message of consolation which he was commissioned to deliver. The Septuagint rendering, <span class="greek">ἐν ἀγγέλοις Κυρίου</span>, "anong the angels of the Lord," led some to fancy that Haggai was an angel in human farm, which opinion is refuted by Jerome, <span class="accented">in loc. <span class="cmt_word"></span>I am with you</span> (<a href="/haggai/2-4.htm">Haggai 2:4</a>). A brief message comprised in two words, "I with you," yet full of comfort, promising God's presence, protection, aid, and blessing (comp. <a href="/genesis/28-15.htm">Genesis 28:15</a>; <a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">Genesis 39:2</a>; <a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">Joshua 1:5</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/1-8.htm">Jeremiah 1:8</a>; <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/haggai/1-13.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">Haggai,</span><br /><span class="heb">חַגַּ֞י</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 messenger</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְאַ֧ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(mal·’aḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A messenger, of God, an angel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֛ה</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">delivered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֠יֹּאמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD’s</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</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">message</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמַלְאֲכ֥וּת</span> <span class="translit">(bə·mal·’ă·ḵūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4400.htm">Strong's 4400: </a> </span><span class="str2">A message</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the people,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָעָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(lā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saying:</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵאמֹ֑ר</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 /><br /><span class="word">“I [am]</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲנִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with you,”</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתְּכֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tə·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">declares</span><br /><span class="heb">נְאֻם־</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">יְהוָֽה׃</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/haggai/1-13.htm">Haggai 1:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/haggai/1-13.htm">Haggai 1:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/haggai/1-13.htm">Haggai 1:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/haggai/1-13.htm">Haggai 1:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/haggai/1-13.htm">Haggai 1:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/haggai/1-13.htm">Haggai 1:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/haggai/1-13.htm">Haggai 1:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/haggai/1-13.htm">Haggai 1:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/haggai/1-13.htm">Haggai 1:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/haggai/1-13.htm">Haggai 1:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/haggai/1-13.htm">OT Prophets: Haggai 1:13 Then Haggai Yahweh's messenger spoke Yahweh's message (Hagg. 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