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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 the word of the LORD came through the prophet Haggai:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/haggai/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then the LORD sent this message through the prophet Haggai:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/haggai/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the word of the LORD came by the hand of Haggai the prophet,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/haggai/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/haggai/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/haggai/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/haggai/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/haggai/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/haggai/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/haggai/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then 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/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/haggai/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The word of the LORD came through the prophet Haggai:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/haggai/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet: &#8220<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/haggai/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then came the word of Jehovah by Haggai the prophet, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/haggai/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/haggai/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the LORD spoke his word through the prophet Haggai. He said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/haggai/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD then gave this message to the people through the prophet Haggai: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/haggai/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then this message from the LORD came by Haggai the prophet: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/haggai/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/haggai/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So the LORD spoke through the prophet Haggai as follows:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/haggai/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai, the prophet, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/haggai/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/haggai/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then Yahweh’s word came by Haggai the prophet, saying, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/haggai/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And there is a word of YHWH by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/haggai/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And there is a word of Jehovah by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/haggai/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the word of Jehovah will be by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/haggai/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And 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/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But 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/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/haggai/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then 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/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/haggai/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the word of LORD JEHOVAH was by Khaggi the Prophet, saying:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/haggai/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/haggai/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the word of the Lord came by the hand of the prophet Aggaeus, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/haggai/1-3.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=27" 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">A Call to Rebuild the Temple</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “These people say, ‘The time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the LORD.’ ” <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><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.">Then 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: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-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">4</span>“Is it a time for you yourselves to live in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?”…<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="/malachi/1-1.htm">Malachi 1:1</a></span><br />This is the burden of the word of the LORD to Israel through Malachi:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-22.htm">2 Chronicles 36:22-23</a></span><br />In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’”<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="/isaiah/1-1.htm">Isaiah 1:1</a></span><br />This is the vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-2.htm">Jeremiah 1:2</a></span><br />The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/1-3.htm">Ezekiel 1:3</a></span><br />the word of the LORD came directly to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the River Kebar. And there the LORD’s hand was upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/1-1.htm">Amos 1:1</a></span><br />These are the words of Amos, who was among the sheepherders of Tekoa—what he saw concerning Israel two years before the earthquake, in the days when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam son of Jehoash was king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-22.htm">Matthew 1:22</a></span><br />All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-2.htm">Luke 3:2</a></span><br />during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-24.htm">Acts 3:24</a></span><br />Indeed, all the prophets from Samuel on, as many as have spoken, have proclaimed these days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-1.htm">Hebrews 1:1</a></span><br />On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">1 Peter 1:10-11</a></span><br />Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,</p><p class="hdg">by Haggai.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Ezra 5:1</a></b></br> Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that <i>were</i> in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, <i>even</i> unto them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/1-1.htm">Zechariah 1:1</a></b></br> In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Haggai</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-15.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/haggai/1-12.htm">Haggai</a> <a href="/haggai/2-1.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/haggai/1-12.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/haggai/2-1.htm">Word</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'; </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/1.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/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then the word of the LORD</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the divine origin of the message. In the Old Testament, "the word of the LORD" is a common expression indicating a direct communication from God to His people. It underscores the authority and authenticity of the message. The phrase is used throughout the prophetic books, such as in <a href="/jeremiah/1-4.htm">Jeremiah 1:4</a> and <a href="/ezekiel/1-3.htm">Ezekiel 1:3</a>, to signify that the message is not of human origin but is divinely inspired.<p><b>came through Haggai the prophet,</b><br>Haggai is identified as the prophet, a spokesperson for God. Prophets in the Old Testament served as intermediaries between God and the people, often calling them back to faithfulness and obedience. Haggai's ministry occurred during the post-exilic period, around 520 BC, when the Jewish people had returned from Babylonian captivity. His role was crucial in encouraging the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem, which had been destroyed. The historical context is significant, as the people were struggling with discouragement and apathy towards the reconstruction efforts.<p><b>saying:</b><br>This introduces the specific message that follows. In prophetic literature, the word "saying" often precedes a direct quotation from God, indicating that what follows is the exact message intended for the audience. It sets the stage for the divine instructions or revelations that are to be delivered, highlighting the importance of listening and responding to God's directives.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/haggai.htm">Haggai</a></b><br>A prophet of the Lord who played a crucial role in encouraging the Israelites to rebuild the temple after the 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>Refers to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel, who communicates His will through His prophets.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who had returned from Babylonian exile and were tasked with rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the temple was to be rebuilt, serving as the spiritual and political center for the Israelites.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The house of the Lord in Jerusalem, which was central to Jewish worship and identity, and whose reconstruction was the focus of Haggai's prophetic message.<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 when it comes to prioritizing His work over personal comfort.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing_and_priorities.htm">God's Timing and Priorities</a></b><br>The Israelites were challenged to align their priorities with God's timing, reminding us to seek His will and timing in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophetic_voices.htm">The Role of Prophetic Voices</a></b><br>Prophets like Haggai serve as God's mouthpieces to guide and correct His people, highlighting the importance of heeding godly counsel today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_renewal_and_action.htm">Spiritual Renewal and Action</a></b><br>The call to rebuild the temple was not just about physical construction but also about spiritual renewal, encouraging us to examine and renew our own spiritual commitments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_encouragement_and_empowerment.htm">Divine Encouragement and Empowerment</a></b><br>God's word through Haggai provided the encouragement and empowerment needed to accomplish His purposes, reminding us of the strength we find in His promises.<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_are_the_torments_of_sheol.htm">Who is the author of the book of Malachi?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_joshua_in_zechariah.htm">Who is Joshua the High Priest in Zechariah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_zerubbabel_a_signet_ring.htm">How is Zerubbabel symbolized as a signet ring?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_proof_joshua's_crowning_occurred.htm">What evidence exists that Joshua's crowning (Zechariah 6:9-15) actually took place as recorded, given the lack of external documentation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/haggai/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then came the word of the Lord,</span> etc. The formula of ver. 1 is repeated to give more effect to the Lord's answer to the lame excuses for inaction. This emphasis by repetition is common throughout the book. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/haggai/1-3.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">Then 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">וַֽיְהִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - 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/1-3.htm">Haggai 1:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/haggai/1-3.htm">Haggai 1:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/haggai/1-3.htm">Haggai 1:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/haggai/1-3.htm">Haggai 1:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/haggai/1-3.htm">Haggai 1:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/haggai/1-3.htm">Haggai 1:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/haggai/1-3.htm">Haggai 1:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/haggai/1-3.htm">Haggai 1:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/haggai/1-3.htm">Haggai 1:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/haggai/1-3.htm">Haggai 1:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/haggai/1-3.htm">OT Prophets: Haggai 1:3 Then the Word of Yahweh came (Hagg. 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