Haggai 1:3 nasb — Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying,

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"Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying,"

— Haggai 1:3, NASB

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Haggai 1 — Context

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

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"Thus says the LORD of hosts, 'This people says, "The time has not come, even the time for the house of the LORD to be rebuilt."'"

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

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"Is it time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses while this house lies desolate?"

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Now therefore, thus says the LORD of hosts, "Consider your ways!

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"You have sown much, but harvest little; you eat, but there is not enough to be satisfied; you drink, but there is not enough to become drunk; you put on clothing, but no one is warm enough; and he who earns, earns wages to put into a purse with holes."

Haggai 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Haggai 1:3 say?
Haggai 1:3 in the NASB reads: “Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying,”
Where is Haggai 1:3 in the Bible?
Haggai 1:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Haggai, chapter 1, verse 3.
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 1:3.
What translation should I read Haggai 1:3 in?
Haggai 1:3 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 1:3?
Haggai 1:3 reads (NASB): “Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying,” 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.
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