Haggai 1:8 nasb — "Go up to the mountains, bring wood and rebuild the temple, that I may be pleased with it and be glorified," says the L…

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""Go up to the mountains, bring wood and rebuild the temple, that I may be pleased with it and be glorified," says the LORD."

— Haggai 1:8, NASB

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Haggai 1 — Context

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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."

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Thus says the LORD of hosts, "Consider your ways!

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"Go up to the mountains, bring wood and rebuild the temple, that I may be pleased with it and be glorified," says the LORD.

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"You look for much, but behold, it comes to little; when you bring it home, I blow it away. Why?" declares the LORD of hosts, "Because of My house which lies desolate, while each of you runs to his own house.

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"Therefore, because of you the sky has withheld its dew and the earth has withheld its produce.

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"I called for a drought on the land, on the mountains, on the grain, on the new wine, on the oil, on what the ground produces, on men, on cattle, and on all the labor of your hands."

Haggai 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Haggai 1:8 say?
Haggai 1:8 in the NASB reads: “"Go up to the mountains, bring wood and rebuild the temple, that I may be pleased with it and be glorified," says the LORD.”
Where is Haggai 1:8 in the Bible?
Haggai 1:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Haggai, chapter 1, verse 8.
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 1:8.
What translation should I read Haggai 1:8 in?
Haggai 1:8 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 1:8?
Haggai 1:8 reads (NASB): “"Go up to the mountains, bring wood and rebuild the temple, that I may be pleased with it and be glorified," says the LORD.” 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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