Translations
Modern
“Do you not know what they are?” replied the angel. “No, my lord,” I answered.
Traditional
Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord.
Literal
And the angel who was speaking with me answered, and he said to me, “Do you not know what these are?” And I said, “No, my lord.”
Latin
Et respondit angelus qui loquebatur in me, et dixit ad me: Numquid nescis quid sunt hæc? Et dixi: Non, domine mi.
Original
Hebrew
English
“Do you not know what they are?” replied the angel. “No, my lord,” I answered.
Notes
This vision shows that God, through his Spirit, would help Zerubbabel and Jeshua rebuild the temple.
These eight visions helped the Judeans overcome their fears and trust in God's promises. The visions happened two months after Haggai's last two messages (Haggai 2:10–19, 20–23). They suggest that Haggai's prophecies were coming true.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Zechariahc. 520 BC
Glossary
Topics
Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Olive: Symbolical the Second Temple: Its Completion by Zerubbabel Foretold, to Encourage the Jews