Haggai 2:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Haggai 2:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Haggai 2:11 is a verse from the book of Haggai in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Haggai 2:11 — KJV
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying,”
— Haggai 2:11 (KJV)
Haggai 2:11 in Context — About the Book of Haggai
Haggai delivers four dated sermons to people who had stalled rebuilding God's temple for sixteen years while paneling their own houses. His challenge — give careful thought to your ways — reorders priorities, and God's response to renewed obedience is immediate: I am with you; from this day I will bless you.
Cross-References for Haggai 2:11
“And command them to say unto their masters, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Thus shall ye say unto your masters; to say...: or, concerning their masters, saying”
Shares key themes with Haggai 2:11: thus, saith, lord
“Also I spake to the priests and to all this people, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Hearken not to the words of your prophets that prophesy unto you, saying, Behold, the vessels of the LORD'S house shall now shortly be brought again from Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you.”
Shares key themes with Haggai 2:11: thus, saith, lord
“Be ye not as your fathers, unto whom the former prophets have cried, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye now from your evil ways, and from your evil doings: but they did not hear, nor hearken unto me, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Haggai 2:11: thus, saith, lord
“And he commanded them, saying, Thus shall ye speak unto my lord Esau; Thy servant Jacob saith thus, I have sojourned with Laban, and stayed there until now:”
Shares key themes with Haggai 2:11: thus, saith, lord
“Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: from following: Heb. from after”
Shares key themes with Haggai 2:11: thus, saith, lord
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