Haggai 1:2 bbe — These are the words of the Lord of armies: These people say, The time has not come for building the Lord's house.

Bible in Basic English

"These are the words of the Lord of armies: These people say, The time has not come for building the Lord's house."

— Haggai 1:2, Bible in Basic English

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Haggai 1:2 in Other Translations

1 version All translations

KJV
“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.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV

Haggai 1 — Context

In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, came the word of the Lord by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, ruler of Judah, and to Joshua, the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying,

These are the words of the Lord of armies: These people say, The time has not come for building the Lord's house.

Then the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, saying,

Is it a time for you to be living in roofed houses while this house is a waste?

For this cause the Lord of armies has said, Give thought to your ways.

Haggai 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions

What does Haggai 1:2 say?

Haggai 1:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “These are the words of the Lord of armies: These people say, The time has not come for building the Lord's house.”

Where is Haggai 1:2 in the Bible?

Haggai 1:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Haggai, chapter 1, verse 2.

Who wrote Haggai?

Haggai is traditionally attributed to Haggai. It was written 520 BC.

What is the book of Haggai about?

Haggai's short, pointed sermons rebuke the returned exiles for leaving God's house in ruins while busy with their own. With four messages over four months he stirs the people to finish the temple — and promises that its later glory will surpass the former.

What are the major themes of Haggai?

Haggai explores themes including Priorities, Temple Rebuilding, Obedience, Promise of Glory. These themes shape the meaning and context of Haggai 1:2.

What translation should I read Haggai 1:2 in?

Haggai 1:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Haggai 1:2?

Haggai 1:2 reads (BBE): “These are the words of the Lord of armies: These people say, The time has not come for building the Lord's house.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Haggai 1:2 bbe — These are the words of the Lord of armies: These people say, The time has not come for building the Lord's house.

Read in Another Translation

Haggai 1:2 in Other Translations

Haggai 1 — Context

Haggai 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

Choose Theme

Light Themes 19

Dark Themes 11

Colorful Themes 2