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Haggai, 1

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,

1. In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, a word of Yahweh was directed to the prophet Haggai for the benefit of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest.

2. Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, This people say, The time is not come, the time that the LORD'S house should be built.

2. "So says Yahweh of hosts: This people claim that the time to rebuild the House of Yahweh has not yet come.

3. Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,

3. Well now, hear what I have to say through the prophet Haggai:

4. [Is it] time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house [lie] waste?

4. Is this the time for you to live in your well-built houses while this House is a heap of ruins?

5. Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.

5. Think about your ways:

6. Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages [to put it] into a bag with holes.

6. you have sown much but harvested little, you eat and drink but are not satisfied, you clothe yourselves but still feel cold, and the laborer puts the money he earned in a tattered purse.

7. Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.

7. Now think about what you must do:

8. Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the LORD.

8. go to the mountain and look for wood to rebuild the House. This will make me happy and I will feel deeply honored, says Yahweh.

9. Ye looked for much, and, lo, [it came] to little; and when ye brought [it] home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith the LORD of hosts. Because of mine house that [is] waste, and ye run every man unto his own house.

9. You expected much but it turned out to be very little. I blew away what you had piled up. Why? Because my House lies in ruins while each of you goes running home.

10. Therefore the heaven over you is stayed from dew, and the earth is stayed [from] her fruit.

10. Therefore the heavens have withheld rain, and the earth has not produced anything.

11. And I called for a drought upon the land, and upon the mountains, and upon the corn, and upon the new wine, and upon the oil, and upon [that] which the ground bringeth forth, and upon men, and upon cattle, and upon all the labour of the hands.

11. I sent drought upon the valley and the hills, upon the wheat and the vines, the oil and whatever the soil produces, upon people and animals, and upon any work of your hands."

12. Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him, and the people did fear before the LORD.

12. Now, when Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest,

13. Then spake Haggai the LORD'S messenger in the LORD'S message unto the people, saying, I [am] with you, saith the LORD.

13. and all the people heard these words of the prophet Haggai whom Yahweh had sent to speak to them, they paid attention to what Yahweh had told them and the people were filled with respect for God.

14. And the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work in the house of the LORD of hosts, their God,

14. Then Haggai, the messenger of Yahweh, passed on to the people this word of Yahweh, "I am with you." Then Yahweh moved the heart of Zerubbabel, Joshua and all the people, and they began rebuilding the House of Yahweh of hosts, their God.

15. In the four and twentieth day of the sixth month, in the second year of Darius the king.

15. It was the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month.



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Fußnoten:

1:1-2 - The prophet Haggai begins his message with a direct exhortation to the people, emphasizing the priority of rebuilding the temple. The neglect of God's house is contrasted with the people's preoccupation with their own homes, highlighting their lack of spiritual commitment (see also Matthew 6:33 and Ezra 3:1-2).

1:3-6 - Haggai calls the people to reflect on their difficulties, which are a consequence of their lack of dedication to God. He points out that their actions are being frustrated because they do not prioritize God's work, but only seek their own well-being (see also Matthew 6:19-21 and Ecclesiastes 5:10).

1:7-8 - The prophet exhorts the people to consider their ways and obey God's command to rebuild the temple. Building God's house is seen as a means of restoring blessing and prosperity to the people (see also 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 and Malachi 3:10).

1:12-15 - The people respond positively to Haggai's message, beginning the rebuilding of the temple. Israel's obedience results in a spiritual awakening and a renewed commitment to God, demonstrating that true prosperity comes from faithfulness to Him (see also Ezra 3:10-13 and Nehemiah 2:17).

01:15 - The chapter ends with the mention of the 24th day of the month, symbolizing the beginning of the rebuilding of the temple. The date marks a new beginning, symbolizing that when the people turn to God, He also turns to them with blessings (see also Zechariah 1:3 and James 4:8).

Verse im Zusammenhang mit Haggai, 1:

Haggai chapter 1 confronts the people about their priorities. Why is rebuilding the temple urgent? This challenging text conveys God's word to governor Zerubbabel and high priest Joshua, rebuking the people for neglecting the house of God. The chapter reveals how this neglect resulted in economic hardship and calls for immediate action. Haggai 1 explores themes such as obedience, stewardship and the centrality of the worship of God. Investigate with us five biblical passages that broaden your understanding of this motivating chapter.

Ezra 5:1: "The prophets Haggai and Zechariah, a descendant of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them." - This verse provides historical context for Haggai's ministry, connecting it to the rebuilding of the temple mentioned in Haggai 1.

Matthew 6:33: "Therefore, seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." - This teaching of Jesus echoes the message of Haggai 1:9-11 about prioritizing the things of God.

1 Corinthians 3:16: "Do you not know that you are God's temple and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" - Paul applies the concept of the temple to believers, relating to Haggai's emphasis on rebuilding the physical temple.

Malachi 3:10: "Bring the entire tithe to the temple storehouse, so that there will be food in my house. Put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, "and see if I will not open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so many blessings on you that you will not have anywhere to store them."" - This passage reflects similar themes to Haggai 1:9-11 about material blessings linked to spiritual obedience.

James 4:2-3: "You covet things, and you do not have them; they kill and envy, but they cannot get what they want. You live fighting and waging wars. They don't have it, because they don't ask. When they ask, they do not receive, because they ask for the wrong reasons, to spend on their pleasures." - This passage echoes the themes of Haggai 1:5-6 about the futility of selfish efforts.

FAQ:

What did Haggai say about rebuilding the temple?

Haggai urged the people to begin rebuilding the temple, saying it was the right time, for God was with them. Failure to prioritize the temple led the people to face hardship. (Haggai 1:2-8)

Why were the people facing hardship in Haggai 1?

The people were facing hardship because they were not prioritizing God’s work, seeking their own needs before rebuilding the temple. (Haggai 1:9-11)

How did Haggai motivate the people to rebuild the temple?

Haggai motivated the people with a message of encouragement, reminding them that God was with them and that rebuilding would bring blessings to all. (Haggai 1:12-14)

What does "the Lord is with you" mean in Haggai 1?

The Lord is with you means that God supports and blesses those who obey His will and work to fulfill His purposes. (Haggai 1:13-14)

How did God's promise help the people move forward in rebuilding?

The promise that God would strengthen and bless them as they obeyed His will motivated the people to resume building the temple with confidence and determination. (Haggai 1:14-15)


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