Haggai 2:7

Authorized King James Version

And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהִרְעַשְׁתִּי֙

H7493

And I will shake

to undulate (as the earth, the sky, etc.; also a field of grain), particularly through fear; specifically, to spring (as a locust)

אֶת

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)

הַגּוֹיִ֑ם

H1471

all nations

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

וּבָ֖אוּ

H935

shall come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

חֶמְדַּ֣ת

H2532

and the desire

delight

כָּל

H3605

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

הַגּוֹיִ֑ם

H1471

all nations

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

וּמִלֵּאתִ֞י

H4390

and I will fill

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

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אֶת

H853

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

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הַבַּ֤יִת

H1004

this house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

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הַזֶּה֙

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

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כָּב֔וֹד

H3519

with glory

properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness

#14

אָמַ֖ר

H559

saith

to say (used with great latitude)

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יְהוָ֥ה

H3068

the LORD

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

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צְבָאֽוֹת׃

H6635

of hosts

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing glory contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How might the original audience's understanding of glory differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this verse's literary context within Haggai chapter 2 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?