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Consider your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/haggai/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: “Consider your ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/haggai/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD of armies says this: “Consider your ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/haggai/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts, &#8220Consider your ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/haggai/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts, “Consider your ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/haggai/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Thus says Yahweh of hosts, “Set your heart <i>to consider</i> your ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/haggai/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts, “Consider your ways <i>and</i> thoughtfully reflect on your conduct!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/haggai/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD of Armies says this: “Think carefully about your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/haggai/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts says this: &#8220Think carefully about your ways. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/haggai/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Consider your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/haggai/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Think about what I have said! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/haggai/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Consider your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/haggai/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Armies says: Carefully consider your ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/haggai/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Can't you see why this has happened? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/haggai/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: 'Carefully consider your ways: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/haggai/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ?Consider carefully your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/haggai/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"Moreover, the LORD who rules over all says: 'Pay close attention to these things also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/haggai/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of hosts says: "Consider your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/haggai/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/haggai/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“This is what Yahweh of Armies says: ‘Consider your ways. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/haggai/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus said YHWH of Hosts: “Set your heart to your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/haggai/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thus said Jehovah of Hosts: Set your heart to your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/haggai/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thus said Jehovah of armies: Set your hearts upon your ways.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/haggai/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Set Your hearts upon your ways: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/haggai/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Thus says the Lord of hosts: Set your hearts upon your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/haggai/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: Reflect on your experience! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/haggai/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: Consider how you have fared.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/haggai/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: Consider your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/haggai/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Thus says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts: “Set your hearts on your ways!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/haggai/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Consider your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/haggai/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thus saith the Lord Almighty; Consider your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/haggai/1-7.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=64" 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">6</span>You have planted much but harvested little. You eat but never have enough. You drink but never have your fill. You put on clothes but never get warm. You earn wages to put into a bag pierced through.” <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">This is what</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> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: śî·mū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">“Consider carefully</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lə·ḇaḇ·ḵem (N-msc:: 2mp) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: dar·ḵê·ḵem (N-cpc:: 2mp) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">your ways.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>Go up into the hills, bring down lumber, and build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified, says the LORD.…<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/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a></span><br />But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a></span><br />Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-31.htm">Luke 12:31</a></span><br />But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm">1 Corinthians 3:10-15</a></span><br />By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. / If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-2.htm">Isaiah 55:2</a></span><br />Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods.<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="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6-8</a></span><br />Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. / And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a></span><br />For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/127-1.htm">Psalm 127:1</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/3-4.htm">Hebrews 3:4</a></span><br />And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a></span><br />you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23-24</a></span><br />Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Thus said the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.</p><p class="hdg">See on ver.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/haggai/1-5.htm">Haggai 1:5</a></b></br> Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-59.htm">Psalm 119:59,60</a></b></br> I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/28-10.htm">Isaiah 28:10</a></b></br> For precept <i>must be</i> upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, <i>and</i> there a little:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/haggai/1-5.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/haggai/1-5.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/haggai/1-5.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/haggai/1-5.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/haggai/1-5.htm">Fared</a> <a href="/haggai/1-5.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/haggai/1-5.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/haggai/1-5.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/haggai/1-5.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/haggai/2-6.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/haggai/1-9.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/haggai/2-15.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/haggai/2-15.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Fared</a> <a href="/haggai/2-15.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/haggai/1-9.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/haggai/2-15.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-4.htm">Ways</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>This is what the LORD of Hosts says:</b><br>The title "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It is a reminder of His sovereignty and ability to accomplish His purposes. This title is frequently used in the prophetic books, underscoring God's control over the events of history and His role as the divine warrior. In the context of Haggai, it highlights God's authority to command and direct His people, urging them to heed His message. This phrase connects to other scriptures where God is depicted as the commander of heavenly forces, such as in <a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a> and <a href="/psalms/24-10.htm">Psalm 24:10</a>.<p><b>Consider carefully your ways:</b><br>This call to reflection is a central theme in Haggai's message. The Hebrew word for "consider" implies setting one's heart upon something, suggesting deep introspection and evaluation. The people of Judah are urged to examine their priorities and actions, particularly in light of their neglect of the temple rebuilding. Historically, the Jews had returned from Babylonian exile and faced opposition and discouragement, leading them to focus on their own homes rather than God's house. This phrase serves as a call to repentance and realignment with God's will. It echoes similar calls to self-examination found in other scriptures, such as <a href="/lamentations/3-40.htm">Lamentations 3:40</a> and <a href="/2_corinthians/13-5.htm">2 Corinthians 13:5</a>. Theologically, it points to the need for believers to align their lives with God's purposes, a theme that resonates throughout the Bible.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/haggai.htm">Haggai</a></b><br>A prophet who delivered God's messages to the Jewish people after their return from Babylonian exile. His ministry focused on encouraging 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 in the affairs of men.<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 rebuild Jerusalem and the Temple. They faced discouragement and opposition, leading to a delay in the reconstruction efforts.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the Temple was to be rebuilt. It held significant religious and cultural importance for the Jewish people as the center of worship and God's presence.<br><br>5. <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 crucial for the restoration of proper worship and covenant relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_god's_work.htm">Prioritizing God's Work</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites were called to prioritize the rebuilding of the Temple, Christians today are called to prioritize God's kingdom and His righteousness in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a></b><br>The command to "consider carefully your ways" invites believers to regularly examine their lives, ensuring their actions align with God's will and purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_blessing.htm">Obedience and Blessing</a></b><br>Haggai's message highlights the connection between obedience to God's commands and receiving His blessings. When we align our priorities with God's, we open ourselves to His provision and favor.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overcoming_discouragement.htm">Overcoming Discouragement</a></b><br>The Israelites faced opposition and discouragement, yet God's message through Haggai encouraged them to persevere. Believers today can find strength in God's promises to overcome challenges in their spiritual journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>The rebuilding of the Temple was a communal effort. Similarly, Christians are called to work together in building up the body of Christ, holding each other accountable in faith and practice.<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/any_evidence_of_amalekites'_destruction.htm">Are there any historical or archaeological records supporting the total destruction of the Amalekites described in 1 Samuel 15?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_stress.htm">What guidance does the Bible offer on stress?</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/why_was_zerubbabel's_rebuilding_slow.htm">If the Holy Spirit truly empowered Zerubbabel to rebuild (Zechariah 4:6), why was the process slow and fraught with opposition instead of miraculously effortless? </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">Verses 7-11.</span> - § 2. <span class="accented">The prophet urges the people to work zealously at the building</span>; <span class="accented">only thus could they hope for the removal of their present disasters.</span> <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - (See note on ver. 5.) The repetition of the call to reflection is needed (comp. <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Philippians 3:1</a>). Former experience opens the way to the injunction in ver. 8. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/haggai/1-7.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">This is what</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(kōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> </span><span class="str2">Like this, thus, here, now</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</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">צְבָא֑וֹת</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 /><br /><span class="word">says:</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמַ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - 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">“Think carefully</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׂ֥ימוּ</span> <span class="translit">(śî·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">about</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your ways.</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּרְכֵיכֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(dar·ḵê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/haggai/1-7.htm">Haggai 1:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/haggai/1-7.htm">Haggai 1:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/haggai/1-7.htm">Haggai 1:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/haggai/1-7.htm">Haggai 1:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/haggai/1-7.htm">Haggai 1:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/haggai/1-7.htm">Haggai 1:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/haggai/1-7.htm">Haggai 1:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/haggai/1-7.htm">Haggai 1:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/haggai/1-7.htm">Haggai 1:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/haggai/1-7.htm">Haggai 1:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/haggai/1-7.htm">OT Prophets: Haggai 1:7 This is what Yahweh of Armies says: (Hagg. 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