Haggai 1:8

Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the LORD.

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Other Translations for Haggai 1:8

BSB
Go up into the hills, bring down lumber, and build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified, says the LORD.
AKJV
Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, said the LORD.
CPDV
Ascend to the mountain, bring wood and build the house, and it shall be acceptable to me, and I shall be glorified, says the Lord.
ERV
Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the LORD.
NHEB
Go up to the mountain, bring wood, and build the house. I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified," says the LORD.
SMT
Go up to the mountain and bring wood, and build the house, and I will delight in it, and I shall be honored, said Jehovah.

Commentary for Haggai 1:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Haggai 1:8
Summary
Command to gather resources and rebuild divine sanctuary
Place
Mountain
Event
Command to rebuild temple
Estimated Time Period
c. 520 BC
Category
Command