חַגַּי
ḥagay “festive”
The prophecy of Haggaiחַגַּי
Transliteration:ḥagay Pronunciation:khag-gah’-ee Meaning “festive” minor prophet; first prophet to prophecy after the captivity a minor prophets; first prophet to prophecy after the captivity For more info click here , which belongs to the post-Exilic period, is a call to the rulers and people to resume the rebuilding of the temple after sixteen years of interruption and delay. The prophet ruthlessly exposes the false but prevalent view that Elohim’sאֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here work is secondary and must wait the solution of economic problems. He shows that the latter are a judgment upon neglect of the former. When the leaders and people respond to his appeal, he assures them of the help of Elohimאֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here, encourages them in face of disparaging comparisons, and promises an improvement in material circumstances now that the will and work of Elohimאֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here are done. He concludes his message by confirming the divine choice of the governor Zerubbabel and indicating his messianic significance.
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The prophecy is carefully dated (520 B.C.) and undoubtedly is the work of the Haggaiחַגַּי
Transliteration:ḥagay Pronunciation:khag-gah’-ee Meaning “festive” minor prophet; first prophet to prophecy after the captivity a minor prophets; first prophet to prophecy after the captivity For more info click here whose name it bears and who is referred to in association with Zechariahזְכַרְיָה
Transliteration:zᵊḵaryâ Pronunciation:zek-ar-yaw’ – Meaning “Yahweh remembers” minor prophet; a priest, son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo, who, along with Haggai, directed the rebuilding of the temple in the days of Zerubbabel For more info click here in Ezra 5.1 and 6.14. Beyond his part in rebuilding the temple, we know nothing of his life or character. His direct , straightforward style is admirably suited to his practical mission of reprimand and encouragement.
Taken from the New Improved Hertel blue ribbon edition King James Study Bible