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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 />Now therefore, 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 />Now then, 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 />Now therefore, 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 />Now therefore, 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 />So now, 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 />Now therefore, 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 />Now, 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 />Now, 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 />Now therefore thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Consider your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/haggai/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now therefore 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 />Now, 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 />Don't you see what is happening to you? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/haggai/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Now 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 />Now 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 />Here then is what the LORD who rules over all says: 'Think carefully about what you are doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/haggai/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore 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 />Now therefore 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 />Now therefore 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 />And now, 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 /> And now, 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 />And now, 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 />And now thus saith the Lord of hosts: Set your hearts to consider your ways. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/haggai/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And now, 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 />Now 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 />Now therefore 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 />Now therefore 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 />Therefore 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 />Now therefore 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 />And now thus saith the Lord Almighty; Consider your ways, I pray you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/haggai/1-5.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=40" 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">4</span>“Is it a time for you yourselves to live in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?” <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now</a> <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">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.”…<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 3:10-12</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. / I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your land, and the vine in your field will not fail to produce fruit,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,” says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-29.htm">Luke 12:29-31</a></span><br />And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it. / For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. / But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/28-38.htm">Deuteronomy 28:38-40</a></span><br />You will sow much seed in the field but harvest little, because the locusts will consume it. / You will plant and cultivate vineyards, but will neither drink the wine nor gather the grapes, because worms will eat them. / You will have olive trees throughout your territory but will never anoint yourself with oil, because the olives will drop off.<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="/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="/psalms/127-1.htm">Psalm 127:1-2</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. / In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-3.htm">James 4:3</a></span><br />And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/8-9.htm">Zechariah 8:9-13</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. / For before those days neither man nor beast received wages, nor was there safety from the enemy for anyone who came or went, for I had turned every man against his neighbor. / But now I will not treat the remnant of this people as I did in the past,” declares the LORD of Hosts. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm">1 Corinthians 3:12-15</a></span><br />If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, / his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. / If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/26-18.htm">Leviticus 26:18-20</a></span><br />And if after all this you will not obey Me, I will proceed to punish you sevenfold for your sins. / I will break down your stubborn pride and make your sky like iron and your land like bronze, / and your strength will be spent in vain. For your land will not yield its produce, and the trees of the land will not bear their fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a></span><br />And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now therefore thus said the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.</p><p class="hdg">thus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/haggai/1-7.htm">Haggai 1:7</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/haggai/2-15.htm">Haggai 2:15-18</a></b></br> And now, I pray you, consider from this day and upward, from before a stone was laid upon a stone in the temple of the LORD: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/lamentations/3-40.htm">Lamentations 3:40</a></b></br> Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">Consider your ways.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/7-23.htm">Exodus 7:23</a></b></br> And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to this also.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/9-21.htm">Exodus 9:21</a></b></br> And he that regarded not the word of the LORD left his servants and his cattle in the field.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/48-13.htm">Psalm 48:13</a></b></br> Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell <i>it</i> to the generation following.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/haggai/1-2.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/haggai/1-2.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/micah/7-5.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-13.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/hosea/9-7.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-9.htm">Fared</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-14.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/haggai/1-2.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/micah/2-8.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-6.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/haggai/1-7.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/haggai/1-7.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/haggai/1-7.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/haggai/1-10.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/haggai/1-7.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/haggai/1-7.htm">Fared</a> <a href="/haggai/1-7.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/haggai/1-7.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/haggai/1-7.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/haggai/1-7.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'; 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"LORD of Hosts" is a title emphasizing God's sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, underscoring His power and authority. This title is used frequently in the prophetic books to remind the people of God's supreme power and His ability to fulfill His promises and execute judgment. It connects to other scriptures where God is depicted as a warrior and protector, such as in <a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45</a> and <a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</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 context here is the post-exilic period when the Israelites returned from Babylonian captivity. They were focused on rebuilding their own homes while neglecting the temple of God. This phrase is a call to prioritize their spiritual responsibilities over personal interests. It echoes similar calls to self-examination found in <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 repentance and realignment with God's will, a theme prevalent throughout the prophetic literature.<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 addressing the 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 rebuild Jerusalem and the Temple. They faced discouragement and opposition, leading to neglect of the Temple's reconstruction.<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.<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 restoring 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 Temple, believers today are called to prioritize God's kingdom in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a></b><br>"Think carefully about your ways" is a call to self-examination. Believers should regularly assess their spiritual priorities and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The Israelites' neglect of the Temple was a sign of disobedience. Obedience to God's commands should be a central focus for believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></b><br>The Israelites feared lack of resources, but God promised provision. Believers should trust God to provide when they prioritize His work.<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. Believers should engage in community and hold each other accountable in their spiritual walk.<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_is_using_the_lord's_name_in_vain.htm">What is taking the Lord's name in vain?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_ark's_power_fit_science.htm">How does the apparent supernatural element of the Ark in 1 Samuel 4 fit with modern scientific understanding?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_wives_did_abraham_have.htm">What does the Bible say about seeing spirits and demons?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_stance_on_domestic_violence.htm">What does the Bible say about domestic violence?</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>(5) <span class= "bld">Consider your ways.</span>--A common expression in this prophet. The results of their conduct are set forth in <a href="/haggai/1-6.htm" title="You have sown much, and bring in little; you eat, but you have not enough; you drink, but you are not filled with drink; you clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earns wages earns wages to put it into a bag with holes.">Haggai 1:6</a> : they are left to infer from these what its nature has been.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/haggai/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Consider</span>; literally, <span class="accented">set your heart upon</span> (<span class="accented">so ver.</span> 7; <a href="/haggai/2-15.htm">Haggai 2:15, 18</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Your ways.</span> What ye have done, what ye have suffered, your present projects, and the consequences thereof. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/haggai/1-5.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">Now</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַתָּ֕ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><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/1-5.htm">Haggai 1:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/haggai/1-5.htm">Haggai 1:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/haggai/1-5.htm">Haggai 1:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/haggai/1-5.htm">Haggai 1:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/haggai/1-5.htm">Haggai 1:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/haggai/1-5.htm">Haggai 1:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/haggai/1-5.htm">Haggai 1:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/haggai/1-5.htm">Haggai 1:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/haggai/1-5.htm">Haggai 1:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/haggai/1-5.htm">Haggai 1:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/haggai/1-5.htm">OT Prophets: Haggai 1:5 Now therefore this is what Yahweh (Hagg. 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