Haggai 2:20
Haggai 2:20 in Multiple Translations
For the second time that day, the twenty-fourth day of the month, the word of the LORD came to Haggai, saying,
¶ And again the word of the LORD came unto Haggai in the four and twentieth day of the month, saying,
And the word of Jehovah came the second time unto Haggai in the four and twentieth day of the month, saying,
And the word of the Lord came a second time to Haggai, on the twenty-fourth day of the month, saying,
The Lord sent another message through the prophet Haggai on the twenty-fourth day of the month:
Is the seede yet in the barne? as yet the vine, and the figtree, and the pomegranate, and the oliue tree hath not brought forth: from this day will I blesse you.
And there is a word of Jehovah a second time unto Haggai, on the twenty and fourth of the month, saying:
The LORD’s word came the second time to Haggai in the twenty-fourth day of the month, saying,
And again the word of the LORD came to Haggai in the four and twentieth day of the month, saying,
Is the seed as yet sprung up? or hath the vine, and the fig tree, and the pomegranate, and the olive tree as yet flourished? from this day I will bless you.
On that same day, Yahweh gave another message to me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Haggai 2:20
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Haggai 2:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֨י
דְבַר
יְהוָ֤ה
שֵׁנִית֙
אֶל
חַגַּ֔י
בְּ/עֶשְׂרִ֧ים
וְ/אַרְבָּעָ֛ה
לַ/חֹ֖דֶשׁ
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יְהִ֨י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
יְהוָ֤ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
שֵׁנִית֙
shênîy
H8145
second
Adj
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
חַגַּ֔י
Chaggay
H2292
Haggai
N-proper
בְּ/עֶשְׂרִ֧ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Prep | Adj
וְ/אַרְבָּעָ֛ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Conj | Adj
לַ/חֹ֖דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
month
Prep | N-ms
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Haggai 2:20
וַ/יְהִ֨י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
יְהוָ֤ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
שֵׁנִית֙
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
חַגַּ֔י
Chaggay
H2292
"Haggai"
N-proper
Haggai was a Hebrew prophet who lived during the Exile and Return, and is mentioned in Ezra 5:1. He was the first prophet to prophecy after the captivity. His name means festive.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.5.1 Also named: chag.gay (חַגַּי "Haggai" H2292B) § Haggai = "festive" 1) 10th in order of the minor prophets; first prophet to prophecy after the captivity 2) son of Gad
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Haggai. See also: Ezra 5:1; Haggai 1:13; Haggai 2:20.
בְּ/עֶשְׂרִ֧ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Prep | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וְ/אַרְבָּעָ֛ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Conj | Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
לַ/חֹ֖דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.
Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Haggai 2:20
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- Haggai 2:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Haggai 2:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Haggai 2:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Haggai 2:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Haggai 2:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Haggai 2:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Haggai 2:20
- Cambridge Bible on Haggai 2:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Haggai 2:20
Context — Zerubbabel the LORD’s Signet Ring
18Consider carefully from this day forward—from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, the day the foundation of the LORD’s temple was laid—consider carefully:
19Is there still seed in the barn? The vine, the fig, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have not yet yielded fruit. But from this day on, I will bless you.”
20For the second time that day, the twenty-fourth day of the month, the word of the LORD came to Haggai, saying,
21“Tell Zerubbabel governor of Judah that I am about to shake the heavens and the earth: 22I will overturn royal thrones and destroy the power of the kingdoms of the nations. I will overturn chariots and their riders; horses and their riders will fall, each by the sword of his brother.Haggai 2:20 Summary
This verse tells us that the Lord spoke to Haggai for the second time on the same day, emphasizing the importance of the message. The Lord was calling the people to obedience and spiritual renewal, just like in Haggai 1:1-15 where the people were encouraged to rebuild the temple. The fact that the word of the Lord came to Haggai specifically highlights the importance of individual obedience to the Lord's will, as seen in Jeremiah 1:4-10. The Lord is a God who speaks to his people and calls them to follow him, as seen in Isaiah 6:1-13 where the prophet Isaiah had a personal encounter with the Lord.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the word of the Lord come to Haggai for the second time on the same day?
The Lord had a second message for Haggai on the same day, emphasizing the importance of the message and the urgency of the situation, as seen in Haggai 2:20 and also in Ezekiel 3:4 where the prophet Ezekiel was also given specific instructions to deliver a message to the people.
What is the significance of the twenty-fourth day of the month in Haggai 2:20?
The twenty-fourth day of the month marked a significant day when the foundation of the Lord's temple was laid, and the Lord chose this day to speak to Haggai again, highlighting the connection between the physical rebuilding of the temple and the spiritual renewal of the people, as mentioned in Haggai 2:18-19 and also in Ezra 5:2 where the rebuilding of the temple is discussed.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of the book of Haggai?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the book of Haggai, which emphasizes the importance of obedience to the Lord's commands and the need for spiritual renewal among the people, as seen in Haggai 1:1-15 and also in Haggai 2:1-9 where the Lord encourages the people to be strong and to work on rebuilding the temple.
What can we learn from the fact that the word of the Lord came to Haggai specifically?
The fact that the word of the Lord came to Haggai specifically highlights the importance of individual obedience to the Lord's will, as seen in Jeremiah 1:4-10 where the prophet Jeremiah was also called by the Lord to deliver a message to the people, and also in Isaiah 6:1-13 where the prophet Isaiah had a personal encounter with the Lord.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be obedient to the Lord's commands, just like the people in Haggai's time were called to rebuild the temple?
- How can I be more attentive to the Lord's voice and messages in my daily life, just like Haggai was?
- What are some ways that I can apply the principles of spiritual renewal and obedience to the Lord's will in my own life, as seen in the book of Haggai?
- How can I trust in the Lord's sovereignty and goodness, even when faced with uncertainty or challenges, as the people in Haggai's time were?
- What are some ways that I can be a part of the Lord's work in rebuilding and restoring his people, just like the people in Haggai's time were called to rebuild the temple?
Gill's Exposition on Haggai 2:20
And again the word of the Lord came unto Haggai,.... Or a "second" (s) time, even on the same day as the former: in the four and twentieth day of the month; of the ninth month Chisleu, Haggai 2:10:
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Haggai 2:20
And again the word of the LORD came unto Haggai in the four and twentieth day of the month, saying, God's promise through Zerubbabel to Israel of safety in the coming commotions. Verse 20.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Haggai 2:20
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Trapp's Commentary on Haggai 2:20
Haggai 2:20 And again the word of the LORD came unto Haggai in the four and twentieth [day] of the month, saying,Ver. 20. And again, the word of the Lord] Again the same day. Twice a day preaching is no new practice then. This prophet did it; so did our Saviour, Matthew 13:1. So did Chrysostom, as appeareth by his note on 1 Thessalonians 5:17. So did Luther; which, because one Nicholas White commended in him, he was accused of heresy, in the reign of Henry VIII It is not so long since it was held here practical Puritanism. The late arch-prelate being sued unto by a nobleman to prefer a chaplain of his (whom he commended for an able divine, and a twice-a-day preacher), turned away in a great heat, saying, The more fool he.
Ellicott's Commentary on Haggai 2:20
(20-23) The Fifth Utterance.—The promise of Hag 2:6-9 is enlarged. The heathen powers shall be consumed one of another, but the line of Zerubbabel shall stand secure, and be a witness to Jehovah’s faithfulness. Here, as in Haggai 2:6-9, the only satisfactory interpretation is that Haggai was charged with a prediction—purposely vague and indistinct in character—of the extension of God’s kingdom by the Christian dispensation. “Zerubbabel,” the descendant of David, includes in himself Him who was according to the flesh his lineal descendant. Just in the same way in older prophecy “David” is himself identified with that Messiah in whom the glories of the Davidic house were to culminate. (See Psalms 89:19, and comp. Jennings and Lowe, Commentary, Introd. to Psalms 89) It appears as unnecessary to find a literal fulfilment of the prediction of the overthrow of the world-powers, “every one by the sword of his brother,” as of the utterance (repeated from Haggai 2:6), “I will shake the heavens and the earth.” It is true that the empires of Babylon, Persia, Syria, and Greece each in its turn declined and passed away. But in the Roman Empire the world-power was as strongly represented as ever, when Christ came on earth. It was to succumb later on to moral, not to material force. Nothing, in fact, can be extracted from these passages beyond a dim presage of the heathen kingdoms being pervaded by the moral influence of the Christian Church.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Haggai 2:20
Verse 20. Again the word of the Lord came] This was a second communication in the same day.
Cambridge Bible on Haggai 2:20
Ch. Haggai 2:20-23. The Fourth Prophecy In a short, final prophecy, uttered on the same day as that which preceded it, Haggai addresses Zerubbabel as the Ruler and Representative of the Jewish nation, and the Predecessor and Type of the true King of the Jews. The former prediction (ver. 6, 7) of the shaking of heaven and earth, and the overthrow of mighty nations is repeated. But to Zerubbabel, and in him to the nation which he represented, a gracious promise of safety and distinction is vouchsafed.
Whedon's Commentary on Haggai 2:20
THE OF , 20-23.The fourth utterance of Haggai is Messianic in character; it promises the exaltation of Zerubbabel, the prince of David’s house.