Haggai 2:22 cpdv — Speak to Zerubbabel the governor of Judah, saying: I will move both heaven and earth.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Speak to Zerubbabel the governor of Judah, saying: I will move both heaven and earth."

— Haggai 2:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Haggai 2:22 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the heathen; and I will overthrow the chariots, and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come down, every one by the sword of his brother.”

  • ASV

    “and I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms; and I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the nations; and I will overthrow the chariots, and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come down, every one by the sword of his brother. ”

  • WEB

    “I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms. I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the nations. I will overthrow the chariots, and those who ride in them. The horses and their riders will come down, everyone by the sword of his brother.”

  • NET

    “I will overthrow royal thrones and shatter the might of earthly kingdoms. I will overthrow chariots and those who ride them, and horses and their riders will fall as people kill one another.”

  • DRB

    “Speak to Zorobabel the governor of Juda, saying: I will move both heaven and earth.”

  • BBE

    “Overturning the power of kingdoms; and I will send destruction on the strength of the kingdoms of the nations; by me war-carriages will be overturned with those who are in them; and the horses and the horsemen will come down, everyone by the sword of his brother.”

  • KJVA

    “And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the heathen; and I will overthrow the chariots, and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come down, every one by the sword of his brother.”

Haggai 2 — Context

19

Set your hearts from this day and into the future, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, from the day that the foundations of the temple of the Lord have been uttered, and place it upon your heart.

20

Has the seed been germinated yet? And has the vine, and the fig tree, and the pomegranate, and the olive tree still not flourished? From this day on, I will bless you.

21

And the word of the Lord came a second time to Haggai, on the twenty-fourth of the month, saying:

22

Speak to Zerubbabel the governor of Judah, saying: I will move both heaven and earth.

23

And I will overturn the throne of kingdoms, and I will crush the strength of the kingdom of the Gentiles. And I will overturn the four-horse chariot, and its rider; and the horses and their riders shall be brought down, a man by the sword of his brother.

24

In that day, says the Lord of hosts, I will take you, Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, my servant, says the Lord, and will set you like a seal, for I have chosen you, says the Lord of hosts.

Haggai 2:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Haggai 2:22 say?
Haggai 2:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Speak to Zerubbabel the governor of Judah, saying: I will move both heaven and earth.”
Where is Haggai 2:22 in the Bible?
Haggai 2:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Haggai, chapter 2, verse 22.
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 2:22.
What translation should I read Haggai 2:22 in?
Haggai 2:22 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 2:22?
Haggai 2:22 reads (CPDV): “Speak to Zerubbabel the governor of Judah, saying: I will move both heaven and earth.” 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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