Translations
Modern
“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Ask the priests for a ruling.
Traditional
Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying,
Literal
“Thus says YHWH of Hosts: ‘Ask now the priests about the law, saying,
Latin
Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum: Interroga sacerdotes legem, dicens:
Original
Hebrew
English
“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Ask the priests for a ruling.
Notes
Ask the priests: Their job was to teach and explain the law (Deuteronomy 33:10; Malachi 2:7–9), so the message about ceremonial purity was for them.
The third message focuses on the law's rules about ceremonial purity. These rules were still in effect. God wants his people to be holy, just as he is holy (Leviticus 11:44–45).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Haggaic. 520 BC
People
LORD: Names or title used to refer to God