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Haggai 2:9
The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former, says the LORD of Hosts. And in this place I will provide peace, declares the LORD of Hosts.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The LORD of Hosts speaks through the prophet Haggai to the returned exiles during the second year of Darius, addressing the stalled temple reconstruction.
The words — כּוֹבֹד (kəḇōḏ) = splendor/glory; גָּדוֹל (gādôl) = great. The text states the latter house's glory will be greater than the former's.
The thread — The declaration of divine peace in this location parallels Psalm 85:8, while the contrast of glory levels aligns with the surpassing weight of the new covenant ministry in 2 Corinthians 3:9.
Why it lands — It demands recognition that God's presence and provision determine a project's worth, not human assessment of its current condition.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The 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.
Cross-references
- Psalms 85:8 I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly.
- Colossians 1:19 For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him,
- 2 Corinthians 3:9 For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness!
- Psalms 24:7 Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!
- Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- 1 Timothy 3:16 By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.
- Micah 5:5 And He will be our peace when Assyria invades our land and tramples our citadels. We will raise against it seven shepherds, even eight leaders of men.
- Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
- John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
- Acts 10:36 He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.