Bible Strands
Haggai 2:5
This is the promise I made to you when you came out of Egypt. And My Spirit remains among you; do not be afraid.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God addresses Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the post-exilic community through the prophet Haggai, responding to their discouragement and urging them to resume temple construction. The words — כָּרַתִּי (karatî) means “I cut,” denoting the formal establishment of a covenant or promise. The thread — The promise echoes Exodus 29:45 and 34:10 regarding God’s covenant presence, while the command “do not be afraid” aligns with Isaiah 41:13. Why it lands — The text states God’s Spirit remains among the people and recalls His past covenant, requiring immediate obedience and courage rather than hesitation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
According to the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of Egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not.
Cross-references
- Exodus 29:45 Then I will dwell among the Israelites and be their God.
- Exodus 34:10 And the LORD said, “Behold, I am making a covenant. Before all your people I will perform wonders that have never been done in any nation in all the world. All the people among whom you live will see the LORD’s work, for it is an awesome thing that I am doing with you.
- Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you.
- Nehemiah 9:20 You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst.
- Exodus 33:12 Then Moses said to the LORD, “Look, You have been telling me, ‘Lead this people up,’ but You have not let me know whom You will send with me. Yet You have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have found favor in My sight.’
- Zechariah 8:13 As you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong.”
- Zechariah 8:15 “so now I have resolved to do good again to Jerusalem and Judah. Do not be afraid.
- Acts 27:24 and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’
- Psalms 51:11 Cast me not away from Your presence; take not Your Holy Spirit from me.
- Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.