The design of the first is to encourage them to go on with the building of the temple, though it might seem to come greatly short of the former temple, as to its outward form and splendour. Ackroyd, studies in the book of haggai, jjs 2 1951. A signet, or seal, particularly a royal one, is kept with great care. The book of haggai, also known as the book of aggeus, is a book of the hebrew bible or tanakh, and has its place as the thirdtolast of the minor prophets. He encourages them to set about the work, and on their doing so, promises. The people, discouraged at the inferiority of this temple to solomons, are encouraged nevertheless to. How often, in these two chapters, the word consider occurs. The last three of haggais four messages are found in this second chapter hag. God rebukes the returning remnant for their misplaced priorities. Certainly there were some old men who had seen solomons temple in its splendor. In his short book we read 25 times the word of jehovah or thus says jehovah. The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later.
Haggai 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south. If one bear holy flesh in the skirt of his garment, and he touch any thing with his skirt, is that thing made holy. Not by might or by power daily portion 10217 blessing from building the temple daily portion 101 the resurrection events. Haggai 2, new living translation nlt the bible app. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet haggai, written c. Study the bible online using commentary on haggai 2 and more. The book of haggai, only two chapters long, is one of the books of the twelve minor prophets.
Haggai 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This makes haggai the first among the postexilic minor prophets. It is a short book, consisting of only two chapters. A free bible version and commentary on the book of haggai in.
The last three of haggais four messages are found in this second chapter haggai 2. Haggai reproves the jews for neglecting the temple. The lord now requires a place in our heart to be his holy habitation. Outline of the book of haggai haggais work haggai was a prophet of god that prophesied to the jews who had returned to jerusalem from babylon during the year 536 bc i. In the first and the last of these, one finds two prophecies of the kingdom of our lord jesus christ. With building operations in full swing, the lord gave a strong message of encouragement, especially to the elderly among them who had seen solomons temple. Study guide for haggai 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Explain in your own words the parable or rabbinical interpretation in hag. In the first he assures the builders that the glory of the house they were now building should, in spiritual respects, though not in outward, exceed that of solomons temple, in which he has an eye.
During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government. Chapter 2 1 in the seventh month, on the twentyfirst of the month, the word of the lord came through haggai the prophet, saying. Much as the ancient temple was built with magnificence it turned to vanity what later the very king,king solomon himself, who built it said in ecclesiastes. He adds the international impact of the temple to comments on the need for the temple given in chapter 1. The ancient temple was beaten down to ruins,never to attain her glory again. He promiseth them, being forward of themselves, gods assistance, hag 1. The last three of haggais four messages are found in this second chapter. Haggai 2 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. The prophet haggai\s message is filled with urgency. Haggai sees gods honor as the pressing argument for the restoration of the temple 1. The desire of all nations will come to that temple and then the glory of the second will be greater than the glory of the first as in chapter 2. This is a summary of the second chapter of haggai, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in response to it. Haggai 2 is the second and final chapter of the book of haggai in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. And just to recap for a moment, you saw that these children of judah had come out of captivity, from seventy years captivity in babylon, theyd been given their freedom.
Haggai 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. An easyenglish translation and commentary 1200 word vocabulary on the book of haggai. The people, discouraged at the inferiority of this temple to solomons, are encouraged nevertheless to persevere, because god is with them, and this house by its connection with messiahs kingdom shall have a glory far above that of gold and silver. The small book of haggai stands on par with other prophetic books in many respects. In this situation haggai announces jehovahs messages in very short form. These people have said, the time for rebuilding the lord s temple has not yet come. Basic questions, advanced questions, question formats a.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. The last three of haggai s four messages are found in this second chapter haggai 2. In the second year of king darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the lord came by haggai the prophet to zerubbabel the son of shealtiel, governor of judah, and to joshua the son of jehozadak, the high priest, saying. Why did the remnant have such a hard time in their return to the promised land. The desire of all nations will come to that temple and then the glory of the second will. Though the temple of solomon was of greater magnificence, the lord urged the people to be courageous, assuring them of his presence verse 4, his.
You can find the best commentary on haggai for you using the tools on the right side. Haggai 1 in the second year of darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the lord by haggai the prophet unto zerubbabel the son of shealtiel, governor of judah, and to joshua the son of josedech, the high priest, saying,thus speaketh the lord of hosts, saying, this. But they could not build such a temple then, as solomon built. Haggai spoke some 66 years after the temple was destroyed. The prophecy of haggai gives us specific chronological marking points haggai 1. David guzik commentary on haggai 2 declares the second word from god. This chapter contains three sermons or prophecies, delivered by the prophet to the people of the jews. This is a study guide commentary which means that you are. Amidst the commotions which i will cause in the world, i will so order it, that judea shall remain safe under thy government, o zerubbabel, and thy successors, and be molested by none. To punish them god had sent his people want and need by crop failure haggai 1. In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the lord by the prophet haggai, saying. The people, discouraged at the inferiority of this temple to solomons, are encouraged nevertheless to persevere, because god is with them, and this house by its connection with messiahs kingdom shall have a glory far above that of gold and silver 1.
The events in the book take place around 520 bce before the temple has been rebuilt. Those who are hearty in the lords service shall receive encouragement to proceed. Haggai 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Commentaries for haggai chapter 2 greater glory promised to the second temple than to the first. The prophet reproves the people, and particularly their ruler and high priest, for negligence and delay in rebuilding the temple. Secondly, that, after christ, the gospel was preached in it by the apostles, even all the words. Chapter 2 in this chapter we have three sermons preached by the prophet haggai for the encouragement of those that are forward to build the temple.
Build the temple first daily portion 10106 most common words. Haggai 2 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. In the four and twentieth day of the ninth month three months after they had begun to rebuild the temple, haggai is ordered to go and put two questions to the priests. Haggai free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. The book of haggai, haggai and chapter 2, and were reading from verse 1. The prophet haggai \s message is filled with urgency. Haggai 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Haggai chapter 2 summary and what god wants from us.
And the priests answered and said, it shall be unclean. The last three of haggai s four messages are found in this second chapter hag. In the first he assures the builders that the glory of the house they were now building should, in spiritual respects, though not in outward, exceed that of solomons temple, in which he has an. The fusion of the gospel age and the judgment is common in biblical prophecy. Haggai gives another proclamation from the word of the lord chapter 2. The historical setting dates around 520 bc before the temple has been rebuilt. Haggai reproveth the peoples delay in building the temple, hag 1. Haggai with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Haggai 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Haggai chapter 1 the time when haggai prophesied, hag 1. Haggai 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Haggai chapter 2 explained discover the 66 books of the. Haggai 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Greater glory promised to the second temple than to the first. To raise the spirits of the people, and encourage them to proceed with the work, the. Haggai 2 on the twentyfirst day of the seventh bible gateway.
Chaggai haggai chapter 2 tanakh online torah bible. Ask them, 3 who of you is left who saw this house in its former glory. In this chapter we have three sermons preached by the prophet haggai for the. Translators could also find the translated bible text useful, as the writer translated from the hebrew text. Youll remember that last monday evening we dealt with the whole of chapter 1, right down to verse 15. Haggai 2 on the twentyfirst day of the seventh bible. These jews were led back to jerusalem to rebuild the temple of jehovah that had been destroyed by the babylonians. When this prophecy was uttered, about four years before the temple was finished, and sixtyeight after the former one was destroyed, it appears that some old men among the jews were greatly dispirited on account of its being much inferior in magnificence to that of solomon.
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