Haggai 1:8 net — Go up to the hill country and bring back timber to build the temple. Then I will be pleased and honored,’ says the LORD.

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"Go up to the hill country and bring back timber to build the temple. Then I will be pleased and honored,’ says the LORD."

— Haggai 1:8, NET Bible

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Haggai 1 — Context

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Here then, this is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies has said:‘Think carefully about what you are doing.

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You have planted much, but have harvested little. You eat, but are never filled. You drink, but are still thirsty. You put on clothes, but are not warm. Those who earn wages end up with holes in their money bags.’”

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The Instruction of the People“Moreover, this is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies has said:‘Pay close attention to these things also.

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Go up to the hill country and bring back timber to build the temple. Then I will be pleased and honored,’ says the LORD.

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‘You expected a large harvest, but instead there was little. And when you would bring it home, I would blow it right away. Why?’ asks the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.‘Because my temple remains in ruins, thanks to each of you favoring his own house!

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This is why the sky has held back its dew and the earth its produce.

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Moreover, I have called for a drought that will affect the fields, the hill country, the grain, new wine, fresh olive oil, and everything that grows from the ground; it also will harm people, animals, and everything they produce.’”

Haggai 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Haggai 1:8 say?
Haggai 1:8 in the NET Bible reads: “Go up to the hill country and bring back timber to build the temple. Then I will be pleased and honored,’ 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 (NET): “Go up to the hill country and bring back timber to build the temple. Then I will be pleased and honored,’ 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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