Haggai 1:12

Authorized King James Version

Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him, and the people did fear before the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּשְׁמַ֣ע
H8085
obeyed
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#2
זְרֻבָּבֶ֣ל׀
H2216
Then Zerubbabel
zerubbabel, an israelite
#3
בֶּן
H1121
the son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#4
שַׁלְתִּיאֵ֡ל
H7597
of Shealtiel
shealtiel, an israelite
#5
וִיהוֹשֻׁ֣עַ
H3091
and Joshua
jehoshua (i.e., joshua), the jewish leader
#6
בֶּן
H1121
the son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#7
יְהוֹצָדָק֩
H3087
of Josedech
jehotsadak, an israelite
#8
הַכֹּהֵ֨ן
H3548
priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#9
הַגָּד֜וֹל
H1419
the high
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
#10
וְכֹ֣ל׀
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#11
שְׁאֵרִ֣ית
H7611
with all the remnant
a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion
#12
הָעָ֖ם
H5971
him and the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#13
בְּקוֹל֙
H6963
the voice
a voice or sound
#14
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
as the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#15
אֱלֹהֵיהֶ֑ם
H430
their God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#16
וְעַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#17
דִּבְרֵי֙
H1697
and the words
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#18
חַגַּ֣י
H2292
of Haggai
chaggai, a hebrew prophet
#19
הַנָּבִ֔יא
H5030
the prophet
a prophet or (generally) inspired man
#20
כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#21
שְׁלָח֖וֹ
H7971
had sent
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#22
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
as the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#23
אֱלֹהֵיהֶ֑ם
H430
their God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#24
וַיִּֽירְא֥וּ
H3372
did fear
to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
#25
הָעָ֖ם
H5971
him and the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#26
מִפְּנֵ֥י
H6440
before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#27
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
as the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

Within the broader context of Haggai, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to Haggai's theological argument.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection