Haggai 2:5
What does Haggai 2:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Haggai 2:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Haggai 2:5 means
God strengthens His people by reminding them of His unbroken covenant faithfulness: the same word He gave when bringing Israel out of Egypt still stands. His Spirit remains among them, even in reduced circumstances. The Exodus was the defining act of salvation and presence; that history now undergirds their present duty. Fear fades when we see we are not starting from scratch; we are carried by a promise older and stronger than our troubles. The abiding Spirit means God is not a distant supervisor but an indwelling helper. Therefore, they need not fear enemies, shortages, or memories of lost splendor. His covenant love persists.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000according to the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of Egypt, and my Spirit abode among you: fear ye not.
KJV
King James Version · 1611According to the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of Egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901according to the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of Egypt, and my Spirit abode among you: fear ye not.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The agreement which I made with you when you came out of Egypt, and my spirit, are with you still; have no fear.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The thing that I covenanted with you, In your coming forth from Egypt, And My Spirit is remaining in your midst, fear not.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Yet now take courage, O Zorobabel, saith the Lord, and take courage, Jesus the son of Josedec the high priest, and take courage, all ye people of the land, saith the Lord of hosts: and perform (for I am with you, saith the Lord of hosts)
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of Egypt, and my Spirit, remain among you: fear ye not.
Context
This verse completes the encouragement begun in verse 4. It ties the command to be strong to God’s historical commitment and present Spirit. With fear addressed, the Lord can now lift their horizon beyond local opposition or limited resources. Verses 6–9 will unveil a future shaking of creation and nations, the inflow of wealth, and a glory surpassing Solomon’s. The mention of the Spirit primes readers to understand that what makes a house glorious is God’s own presence. Thus the coming promise about filling the house with glory will build on this foundation of covenant and Spirit.
v.4Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith Jehovah; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith Jehovah, and work: for I am with you, saith Jehovah of hosts,
v.5This passage
v.6For thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 29:45
And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God.
- Exodus 33:12
And Moses said unto Jehovah, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found favor in my sight.
- Isaiah 41:10
fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
- Zechariah 8:13
And it shall come to pass that, as ye were a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing. Fear not, but let your hands be strong.
- 2 Chronicles 20:17
Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of Jehovah with you, O Judah and Jerusalem; fear not, nor be dismayed: to-morrow go out against them; for Jehovah is with you.
- Revelation 1:17
And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as one dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying, Fear not; I am the first and the last,
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