Haggai 1:7 kjv — Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways.

King James Version

"Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways."

— Haggai 1:7, King James Version

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Haggai 1 — Context

4

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

5

Now therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider 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.

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Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways.

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

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

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

Haggai 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Haggai 1:7 say?
Haggai 1:7 in the King James Version reads: “Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways.”
Where is Haggai 1:7 in the Bible?
Haggai 1:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Haggai, chapter 1, verse 7.
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 1:7.
What translation should I read Haggai 1:7 in?
Haggai 1:7 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 1:7?
Haggai 1:7 reads (KJV): “Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways.” 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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