Haggai 2:18 web — 'Consider, please, from this day and backward, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, since the day that the fo…

World English Bible

"'Consider, please, from this day and backward, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, since the day that the foundation of Yahweh's temple was laid, consider it."

— Haggai 2:18, World English Bible

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Haggai 2 — Context

15

Now, please consider from this day and backward, before a stone was laid on a stone in the temple of Yahweh.

16

Through all that time, when one came to a heap of twenty measures, there were only ten. When one came to the wine vat to draw out fifty, there were only twenty.

17

I struck you with blight, mildew, and hail in all the work of your hands; yet you didn't turn to me,' says Yahweh.

18

'Consider, please, from this day and backward, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, since the day that the foundation of Yahweh's temple was laid, consider it.

19

Is the seed yet in the barn? Yes, the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree haven't brought forth. From this day will I bless you.'"

20

The Word of Yahweh came the second time to Haggai in the twenty-fourth day of the month, saying,

21

"Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying, 'I will shake the heavens and the earth.

Haggai 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Haggai 2:18 say?
Haggai 2:18 in the World English Bible reads: “'Consider, please, from this day and backward, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, since the day that the foundation of Yahweh's temple was laid, consider it.”
Where is Haggai 2:18 in the Bible?
Haggai 2:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Haggai, chapter 2, verse 18.
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 2:18.
What translation should I read Haggai 2:18 in?
Haggai 2:18 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 2:18?
Haggai 2:18 reads (WEB): “'Consider, please, from this day and backward, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, since the day that the foundation of Yahweh's temple was laid, consider it.” 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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