Haggai 2:9 web — 'The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,' says Yahweh of Armies; 'and in this place will I give…

World English Bible

"'The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,' says Yahweh of Armies; 'and in this place will I give peace,' says Yahweh of Armies.""

— Haggai 2:9, World English Bible

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Haggai 2 — Context

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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.

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'The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,' says Yahweh of Armies; 'and in this place will I give peace,' says Yahweh of Armies."

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In the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the Word of Yahweh came by Haggai the prophet, saying,

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"Thus says Yahweh of Armies: Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying,

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'If someone carries holy meat in the fold of his garment, and with his fold touches bread, stew, wine, oil, or any food, will it become holy?'" The priests answered, "No."

Haggai 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Haggai 2:9 say?
Haggai 2:9 in the World English Bible reads: “'The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,' says Yahweh of Armies; 'and in this place will I give peace,' says Yahweh of Armies."”
Where is Haggai 2:9 in the Bible?
Haggai 2:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Haggai, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read Haggai 2:9 in?
Haggai 2:9 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 2:9?
Haggai 2:9 reads (WEB): “'The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,' says Yahweh of Armies; 'and in this place will I give peace,' says Yahweh of Armies."” 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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