Haggai 2:9
What does Haggai 2:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Haggai 2:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Haggai 2:9 means
Jehovah declares that the latter glory of this house will surpass the former, and in this place He will grant peace. The promise reframes expectations: true splendor is measured by God’s presence and the peace He gives, not by size or ornament. Historically, the Second Temple later received enhancements, but its greatest honor was that the Messiah Himself would enter its courts. In Christ, the Prince of Peace, God came to His temple, and through Him peace with God extends to the nations. Thus the modest rebuilding, sustained by faith, would become the stage for greater glory than Solomon saw—glory tied to God’s redemptive presence and reconciling peace.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, saith Jehovah of hosts; and in this place will I give peace, saith Jehovah of hosts.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, saith Jehovah of hosts; and in this place will I give peace, saith Jehovah of hosts.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The second glory of this house will be greater than the first, says the Lord of armies: and in this place I will give peace, says the Lord of armies.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Greater is the honour of this latter house, Than of the former, said Jehovah of Hosts, And in this place do I give peace, An affirmation of Jehovah of Hosts.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, saith Jehovah of hosts; and in this place will I give peace, saith Jehovah of hosts.
Context
This verse concludes the first oracle (verses 1–9), moving from the people’s discouragement to God’s sweeping promise. The argument has progressed: be strong, for I am with you (4–5); I will shake creation and nations (6–7); all resources are mine (8); therefore, expect a future surpassing the past, defined by glory and peace (9). With this encouragement in place, the narrative will shift in verse 10 to a new date and a second message. That message will correct a hidden issue hindering blessing: ritual impurity reflecting prior neglect. The flow from promise to purity shows that God’s glory and peace come alongside renewed holiness.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 57:18
I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.
- Acts 10:36
The word which he sent unto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all)—
- Psalms 85:8
I will hear what God Jehovah will speak; For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: But let them not turn again to folly.
- Micah 5:5
And this man shall be our peace. When the Assyrian shall come into our land, and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men.
- 2 Corinthians 3:9
For if the ministration of condemnation hath glory, much rather doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.
- 1 Timothy 3:16
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness; He who was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the spirit, Seen of angels, Preached among the nations, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.
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