Haggai 2:1

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ In the seventh [month], in the one and twentieth [day] of the month, came the word of the LORD by the prophet Haggai, saying,

Complete Jewish Bible:

On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, this word of ADONAI came through Hagai the prophet:

Berean Standard Bible:

On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet, saying:

American Standard Version:

In the seventhmonth, in the one and twentiethdayof the month, came the word of Jehovah by Haggai the prophet, saying,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

In the seventh^{H7637} month, in the one^{H259} and twentieth^{H6242} day of the month^{H2320}, came the word^{H1697} of the LORD^{H3068} by^{H3027} the prophet^{H5030} Haggai^{H2292}, saying^{H559},

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Commentary for Haggai 2:1

Haggai 2:1 is part of the prophetic book of Haggai, which is found in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. This verse specifically marks the date when the prophet Haggai received a new message from the Lord. The historical context is crucial to understanding the significance of this verse: it is set during the reign of the Persian king Darius, around 520 BCE, after the Babylonian exile. The Jewish people had returned to Jerusalem with the permission of King Cyrus of Persia, and one of their priorities was to rebuild the Temple that had been destroyed by the Babylonians.

The book of Haggai is a call to the people of Judah to complete the rebuilding of the Temple, which had stalled due to opposition, apathy, and the people's preoccupation with their own homes and livelihoods. Haggai's prophetic messages are dated precisely, highlighting the urgency and importance of the divine commands. The date in Haggai 2:1 corresponds to the seventh month (Tishrei) and the twenty-first day, which is significant in the Jewish calendar as it falls during the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), a time of joy and reflection on God's provision and dwelling with His people.

In this broader context, Haggai 2:1 introduces a new divine revelation that is both timely and poignant. The verse itself does not contain the message but sets the stage for what follows, where God encourages the people to be strong and promises His presence among them (Haggai 2:2-9). This promise is particularly relevant as it comes at a time when the people might have felt discouraged or alone in their efforts to restore the Temple. The themes of divine presence, encouragement to complete the sacred task, and the importance of prioritizing God's house over personal comfort are central to this passage.

In summary, Haggai 2:1 is a pivotal verse that provides a precise historical marker for a prophetic message. It underscores the importance of the Temple in the religious life of the post-exilic community and serves as a prelude to God's assurance of His continued support and presence as they endeavor to rebuild this central symbol of their faith.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H7637
   There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׁבִיעִי
   Transliteration: shᵉbîyʻîy
   Pronunciation: sheb-ee-ee'
   Description: or שְׁבִעִי; ordinal from שִׁבְעִים; seventh; seventh (time).
   
2. Strong's Number: H259
   There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶחָד
   Transliteration: ʼechâd
   Pronunciation: ekh-awd'
   Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together,
   
3. Strong's Number: H6242
   There are 281 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֶשְׂרִים
   Transliteration: ʻesrîym
   Pronunciation: es-reem'
   Description: from עֶשֶׂר; twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth; (six-) score, twenty(-ieth).
   
4. Strong's Number: H2320
   There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֹדֶשׁ
   Transliteration: chôdesh
   Pronunciation: kho'-desh
   Description: from חָדַשׁ; the new moon; by implication, a month; month(-ly), new moon.
   
5. Strong's Number: H1697
   There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָּבָר
   Transliteration: dâbâr
   Pronunciation: daw-baw'
   Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3027
   There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָד
   Transliteration: yâd
   Pronunciation: yawd
   Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves.
   
8. Strong's Number: H5030
   There are 288 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָבִיא
   Transliteration: nâbîyʼ
   Pronunciation: naw-bee'
   Description: from נָבָא; a prophet or (generally) inspired man; prophecy, that prophesy, prophet.
   
9. Strong's Number: H2292
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חַגַּי
   Transliteration: Chaggay
   Pronunciation: khag-gah'-ee
   Description: from חַג; festive; Chaggai, a Hebrew prophet; Haggai.
   
10. Strong's Number: H559
    There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָמַר
    Transliteration: ʼâmar
    Pronunciation: aw-mar'
    Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.