Haggai 2:3 net — ‘Who among you survivors saw the former splendor of this temple? How does it look to you now? Isn’t it nothing by compa…

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"‘Who among you survivors saw the former splendor of this temple? How does it look to you now? Isn’t it nothing by comparison?’”"

— Haggai 2:3, NET Bible

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Haggai 2 — Context

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The Glory to Come On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the LORD’s message came through the prophet Haggai again:

2

“Ask the following questions to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, the high priest Joshua son of Jehozadak, and the remnant of the people:

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‘Who among you survivors saw the former splendor of this temple? How does it look to you now? Isn’t it nothing by comparison?’”

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“Even so, take heart, Zerubbabel,” decrees the LORD.“Take heart, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. And take heart all you citizens of the land,” decrees the LORD,“and begin to work. For I am with you,” decrees the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.

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“Do not fear, because I made a promise to your ancestors when they left Egypt, and my Spirit even now testifies to you.”

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Moreover, this is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies has said:“In just a little while I will once again shake the sky and the earth, the sea and the dry ground.

Haggai 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Haggai 2:3 say?
Haggai 2:3 in the NET Bible reads: “‘Who among you survivors saw the former splendor of this temple? How does it look to you now? Isn’t it nothing by comparison?’””
Where is Haggai 2:3 in the Bible?
Haggai 2:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Haggai, chapter 2, verse 3.
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 2:3.
What translation should I read Haggai 2:3 in?
Haggai 2:3 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 2:3?
Haggai 2:3 reads (NET): “‘Who among you survivors saw the former splendor of this temple? How does it look to you now? Isn’t it nothing by comparison?’”” 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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