Haggai 2:5 web — This is the word that I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt, and my Spirit lived among you. 'Don't be afraid…

World English Bible

"This is the word that I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt, and my Spirit lived among you. 'Don't be afraid.'"

— Haggai 2:5, World English Bible

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Haggai 2 — Context

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"Speak now to Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua, the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of the people, saying,

3

'Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? How do you see it now? Isn't it in your eyes as nothing?

4

Yet now be strong, Zerubbabel,' says Yahweh. 'Be strong, Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land,' says Yahweh, 'and work, for I am with you,' says Yahweh of Armies.

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This is the word that I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt, and my Spirit lived among you. 'Don't be afraid.'

6

For this is what Yahweh of Armies says: 'Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, the earth, the sea, and the dry land;

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and I will shake all nations. The precious things of all nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory, says Yahweh of Armies.

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The silver is mine, and the gold is mine,' says Yahweh of Armies.

Haggai 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Haggai 2:5 say?
Haggai 2:5 in the World English Bible reads: “This is the word that I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt, and my Spirit lived among you. 'Don't be afraid.'”
Where is Haggai 2:5 in the Bible?
Haggai 2:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Haggai, chapter 2, verse 5.
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 2:5.
What translation should I read Haggai 2:5 in?
Haggai 2:5 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 2:5?
Haggai 2:5 reads (WEB): “This is the word that I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt, and my Spirit lived among you. 'Don't be afraid.'” 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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