Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This is what the LORD Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways. New Living Translation “This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you! English Standard Version “Thus says the LORD of hosts: Consider your ways. Berean Standard Bible This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways. King James Bible Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways. New King James Version Thus says the LORD of hosts: “Consider your ways! New American Standard Bible The LORD of armies says this: “Consider your ways! NASB 1995 Thus says the LORD of hosts, “Consider your ways! NASB 1977 Thus says the LORD of hosts, “Consider your ways! Legacy Standard Bible Thus says Yahweh of hosts, “Set your heart to consider your ways! Amplified Bible Thus says the LORD of hosts, “Consider your ways and thoughtfully reflect on your conduct! Christian Standard Bible The LORD of Armies says this: “Think carefully about your ways. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD of Hosts says this: “Think carefully about your ways. American Standard Version Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Consider your ways. Contemporary English Version Think about what I have said! English Revised Version Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Consider your ways. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what the LORD of Armies says: Carefully consider your ways! Good News Translation Can't you see why this has happened? International Standard Version "This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: 'Carefully consider your ways: Majority Standard Bible This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways. NET Bible "Moreover, the LORD who rules over all says: 'Pay close attention to these things also. New Heart English Bible This is what the LORD of hosts says: "Consider your ways. Webster's Bible Translation Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways. World English Bible “This is what Yahweh of Armies says: ‘Consider your ways. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThus said YHWH of Hosts: “Set your heart to your ways. Young's Literal Translation Thus said Jehovah of Hosts: Set your heart to your ways. Smith's Literal Translation Thus said Jehovah of armies: Set your hearts upon your ways. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThus saith the Lord of hosts: Set Your hearts upon your ways: Catholic Public Domain Version Thus says the Lord of hosts: Set your hearts upon your ways. New American Bible Thus says the LORD of hosts: Reflect on your experience! New Revised Standard Version Thus says the LORD of hosts: Consider how you have fared. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus says the LORD of hosts: Consider your ways. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Thus says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts: “Set your hearts on your ways! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Consider your ways. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus saith the Lord Almighty; Consider your ways. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Call to Rebuild the Temple…6You have planted much but harvested little. You eat but never have enough. You drink but never have your fill. You put on clothes but never get warm. You earn wages to put into a bag pierced through.” 7This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways. 8Go up into the hills, bring down lumber, and build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified, says the LORD.… Cross References Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Malachi 3:10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. Luke 12:31 But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you. Matthew 7:24-27 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ... 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. / If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, ... Isaiah 55:2 Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. Zechariah 8:9 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Let your hands be strong, you who now hear these words spoken by the prophets who were present when the foundations were laid to rebuild the temple, the house of the LORD of Hosts. 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. / And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. Matthew 25:14-30 For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ... Psalm 127:1 A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. Hebrews 3:4 And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. 1 Peter 2:5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Treasury of Scripture Thus said the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways. See on ver. Haggai 1:5 Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways. Psalm 119:59,60 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies… Isaiah 28:10 For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little: Jump to Previous Almighty Armies Careful Consider Fared Heart Hosts Thought WaysJump to Next Almighty Armies Careful Consider Fared Heart Hosts Thought WaysHaggai 1 1. The time when Haggai prophesied.2. He reproves the people for neglecting the building of the house. 7. He incites them to the building. 12. He promises them, being forward, God's assistance. This is what the LORD of Hosts says The phrase "LORD of Hosts" is a translation of the Hebrew "Yahweh Sabaoth," which emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. This title is used to remind the Israelites of God's sovereignty and His ability to command the forces of heaven and earth. Historically, this title reassures the people of Judah that despite their current struggles, they are under the protection and command of a powerful God who is capable of fulfilling His promises. The use of this title in Haggai underscores the seriousness and authority of the message being delivered. Consider your ways Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew This is whatכֹּ֥ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts צְבָא֑וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign says: אָמַ֖ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Think carefully שִׂ֥ימוּ (śî·mū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set about עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against your ways. דַּרְכֵיכֶֽם׃ (dar·ḵê·ḵem) Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action Links Haggai 1:7 NIVHaggai 1:7 NLT Haggai 1:7 ESV Haggai 1:7 NASB Haggai 1:7 KJV Haggai 1:7 BibleApps.com Haggai 1:7 Biblia Paralela Haggai 1:7 Chinese Bible Haggai 1:7 French Bible Haggai 1:7 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Haggai 1:7 This is what Yahweh of Armies says: (Hagg. 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