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Haggai 2:6-9

6 “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘In a little while I will once more shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land.

7 I will shake all nations, and the desired of all nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory,’ says the Lord Almighty.

8 ‘The silver is mine and the gold is mine,’ declares the Lord Almighty.

9 ‘The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace,’ declares the Lord Almighty.”

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A Deep Dive into Haggai 2:6-9: Meaning and Explanation

The passage Haggai 2:6-9 is an intriguing segment of the Bible that carries significant meaning and implications for both its original audience and contemporary readers. In this passage, the prophet Haggai delivers a message from God, promising a future where His glory fills the new temple, reaffirming hope and encouragement to the people of Judah.

Interpreting the Context of Haggai 2:6-9

To fully grasp the meaning of Haggai 2:6-9, it’s important to understand the historical and cultural backdrop. This passage occurs during the post-exilic period when the Jews had returned from Babylonian captivity. Haggai’s prophecies were aimed at encouraging the rebuilding of the temple, a symbol of divine presence and covenant.

Detailed Explanation of Key Themes

  1. The Promise of a New Creation
    • “Once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens, the earth, the sea, and the dry land.” This reflects God’s intention to renew and transform the world, indicating a future intervention that surpasses the current age.
  2. The Coming Glory
    • Verses 7-9 highlight that the glory of the new temple will exceed the former. This speaks to the enduring impact of divine presence and foretells an era of greater spiritual abundance.
  3. Peace and Prosperity
    • “In this place, I will grant peace,” assures God’s ultimate plan for harmony and stability, bringing reassurance that His presence is a source of peace.

Summary

Haggai 2:6-9 encourages us to look beyond immediate challenges and focus on the promised future filled with God’s glory. By understanding the meaning and explanation of this passage, readers are reminded of the enduring nature of divine promises and the hope of future renewal and peace.

Cross References for Haggai 2:6-9

Isaiah 34:4 - All the stars of the heavens will be dissolved and the sky rolled up like a scroll; all the sta... Click to read the verse Isaiah 34:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 34:4

Psalms 29:8 - The voice of the Lord shakes the desert; the Lord shakes the Desert of Kadesh. Click to read the verse Psalms 29:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 29:8

Leviticus 11:29 - “‘Of the animals that move about on the ground, these are unclean for you: the weasel, the rat,... Click to read the verse Leviticus 11:29 Click to read the verse Leviticus 11:29

Job 9:6 - He shakes the earth from its place and makes its pillars tremble. Click to read the verse Job 9:6 Click to read the verse Job 9:6

Joel 3:16 - The Lord will roar from Zion and thunder from Jerusalem; the earth and the sky will tremble. Bu... Click to read the verse Joel 3:16 Click to read the verse Joel 3:16

Psalms 37:10 - A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. Click to read the verse Psalms 37:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:10

Isaiah 2:19 - Men will flee to caves in the rocks and to holes in the ground from dread of the Lord and the s... Click to read the verse Isaiah 2:19 Click to read the verse Isaiah 2:19

Hosea 8:10 - Although they have sold themselves among the nations, I will now gather them together. They wil... Click to read the verse Hosea 8:10 Click to read the verse Hosea 8:10

Isaiah 29:17 - In a very short time, will not Lebanon be turned into a fertile field and the fertile field see... Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:17 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:17

Isaiah 10:25 - Very soon my anger against you will end and my wrath will be directed to their destruction.” Click to read the verse Isaiah 10:25 Click to read the verse Isaiah 10:25

Hebrews 10:37 - For in just a very little while, “He who is coming will come and will not delay. Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:37 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:37

Revelation 11:9 - For three and a half days men from every people, tribe, language and nation will gaze on their ... Click to read the verse Revelation 11:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 11:9

Jeremiah 4:23-26 - I looked at the earth, and it was formless and empty; and at the heavens, and their light was g... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:23-26 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:23-26

Isaiah 42:15 - I will lay waste the mountains and hills and dry up all their vegetation; I will turn rivers in... Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:15

Haggai 2:21-22 - “Tell Zerubbabel governor of Judah that I will shake the heavens and the earth. Click to read the verse Haggai 2:21-22 Click to read the verse Haggai 2:21-22

Acts 2:19 - I will show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billow... Click to read the verse Acts 2:19 Click to read the verse Acts 2:19

Jeremiah 51:33 - This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “The Daughter of Babylon is like a thr... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:33 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:33

Mark 13:24-26 - “But in those days, following that distress, “‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not ... Click to read the verse Mark 13:24-26 Click to read the verse Mark 13:24-26

Ezekiel 38:20 - The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that moves a... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 38:20 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 38:20

Matthew 24:29-30 - “Immediately after the distress of those days “‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:29-30 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:29-30

Hebrews 12:26-28 - At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Once more I will shake not on... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:26-28 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:26-28

Revelation 8:5-12 - Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it on the earth;... Click to read the verse Revelation 8:5-12 Click to read the verse Revelation 8:5-12

Luke 21:25-27 - “There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and p... Click to read the verse Luke 21:25-27 Click to read the verse Luke 21:25-27

Revelation 6:2-17 - I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown... Click to read the verse Revelation 6:2-17 Click to read the verse Revelation 6:2-17

Joel 2:30-32 - I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and billows of smoke. Click to read the verse Joel 2:30-32 Click to read the verse Joel 2:30-32