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Haggai, 1

1. In the second year of King Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of Yahweh was addressed through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel governor of Judah and to Joshua son of Jehozadak the high priest as follows,

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,

2. 'Yahweh Sabaoth says this, "This people says: The time has not yet come to rebuild the Temple of Yahweh." '

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.

3. (And the word of Yahweh was addressed through the prophet Haggai, as follows,)

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

4. 'Is this a time for you to live in your panelled houses, when this House lies in ruins?

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

5. So now, Yahweh Sabaoth says this, "Think carefully about your behaviour.

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

6. You have sown much and harvested little; you eat but never have enough, drink but never have your fill, put on clothes but feel no warmth. The wage-earner gets his wages only to put them in a bag with a hole in it."

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.

7. Yahweh Sabaoth says this, "Think carefully about your behaviour.

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

8. Go up into the hills, fetch timber and rebuild the House; and I shall take pleasure in it and manifest my glory there -- Yahweh says.

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.

9. The abundance you expected proved to be little. When you brought the harvest in, I blasted it. And why? - Yahweh Sabaoth declares. Because while my House lies in ruins, each of you is busy with his own house.

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.

10. That is why the sky has withheld the rain and the earth withheld its yield.

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

11. I have called down drought on land and hills, on grain, on new wine, on olive oil and on all the produce of the ground, on humans and animals and all your labours." '

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.

12. Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Joshua son of Jehozadak the high priest and the entire remnant of the people, paid attention to the voice of Yahweh their God and to the words of the prophet Haggai, which Yahweh their God had sent him to deliver. And the people were filled with fear before Yahweh.

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.

13. Haggai, the messenger of Yahweh, then passed on Yahweh's message to the people, 'I am with you -- declares Yahweh.'

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

14. And Yahweh roused the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel governor of Judah, the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak the high priest and the spirit of the entire remnant of the people; they came and set to work in the Temple of Yahweh Sabaoth, their 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,

15. This was on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month. In the second year of King Darius,

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



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Notes de bas de page:

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).

Versets liés à 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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