Haggai 2:17

Authorized King James Version

I smote you with blasting and with mildew and with hail in all the labours of your hands; yet ye turned not to me, saith the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

הִכֵּ֨יתִי

H5221

I smote

to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)

אֶתְכֶ֜ם

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

בַּשִּׁדָּפ֤וֹן

H7711

you with blasting

blight

וּבַיֵּֽרָקוֹן֙

H3420

and with mildew

paleness, whether of persons (from fright), or of plants (from drought)

וּבַבָּרָ֔ד

H1259

and with hail

hail

אֵ֖ת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה

H4639

in all the labours

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

יְדֵיכֶ֑ם

H3027

of your hands

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

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וְאֵין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

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אֶתְכֶ֥ם

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#12

אֵלַ֖י

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

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נְאֻם

H5002

yet ye turned not to me saith

an oracle

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יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Haggai. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Haggai Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does this verse's literary context within Haggai chapter 2 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?