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Haggai 2

Haggai 2:5

The Coming Glory of God’s House · Haggai 2:1–9
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Translations

Modern
This is the promise I made to you when you came out of Egypt. And My Spirit remains among you; do not be afraid.”
Traditional
According to the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of Egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not.
Literal
…the word that I cut with you at your coming forth from Egypt, and My Spirit is standing in your midst. Do not be afraid!”
Latin
…verbum quod pepigi vobiscum cum egrederemini de terra Ægypti: et spiritus meus erit in medio vestrum: nolite timere.

Original

Hebrew
English
This is the promise I made to you when you came out of Egypt. And My Spirit remains among you; do not be afraid.”

Notes

Haggai 2:5

  • My Spirit remains among you: See Exodus 29:46; Isaiah 63:11; Ezekiel 36:26–27.

  • This is the promise I made to you (literally the word I cut with you): The phrase “cut a covenant” is a Hebrew expression for making a covenant (see Genesis 15:18; Exodus 34:27). Haggai’s phrase, “cut a word,” is unique in the Old Testament. It uses language that intentionally links his prophecy to God’s covenant with his people.

    By making this connection, Haggai emphasized the continuity of God’s actions in saving his people, first from Egypt and then from Babylon (see Ezekiel 20:33–38).

Haggai 2:1–9

Haggai’s second message assures the community that God remembers his promises, made by earlier prophets, to bless and restore them (for example, Isaiah 35; 40:1–11; 52:1–12; Jeremiah 32:36–44; 33:6–26).

Events

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Glory Haggai, Book of Postexilic Period Prophecy Spirit of God Zechariah, Book of

Topics

God: Faithfulness of Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied The Gift of the Holy Spirit is Permanent