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The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:7

The desire of all nations. I. ALL NATIONS HAVE DESIRED A VISIBLE DIVINITY ; AND SUCH A MANIFESTED OR REVEALED DIVINITY HAS BEEN GIVEN TO MANKIND IN CHRIST . That all nations from the beginning downward have believed in the existence of a Supreme Being has been sufficiently demonstrated by the universality in man of the instinct of worship. Nor have all nations merely wished possess a god, but the Deity they have longed for has been, not a god... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:7

God's temple filled with glory. "And I will fill this house with glory, saith the Lord of hosts." I. VIEW THIS DIVINE PROMISE AS FULFILLED IN THE ADVENT OF CHRIST TO THIS PARTICULAR SANCTUARY FOR GOD . 1 . Thither the Child Jesus was taken in his infancy by Joseph and Mary, that they might present him before the Lord. So far as material splendour was concerned, no trace of it was to be seen in this introduction of the Child Jesus to that house. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:8

The silver is mine. All the riches of the world are the Lord's, and he disposes of them as he wills; if he has promised that the Gentiles shall offer their treasures for his service, be sure he will perform his word. There may also be intended a word of comfort for the desponding; they need not grieve because they had but poor offerings to bring to the house; he wanted not gold or silver, for all was his. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:8

The silver and the gold: a sermon on money. I. A FORGOTTEN TRUTH RESTATED . That God is the sole Proprietor of money: "The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts" (cf. Joel 3:5 ). The proof lies in three things; that the silver and the gold are: 1 . Of God ' s making. They belong to him as part of that earth and its fulness which he hath created ( Psalms 24:1 ; Psalms 50:12 ), as David acknowledged in his prayer, "All that is in the heaven and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:8

The consecration of wealth. "The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts." I. THE DIVINE RIGHT TO EVERYTHING WE POSSESS . God is our Sovereign, and as such he exercises dominion over us, and disposes of us as it seemeth him good. This sovereignty is exercised by him in strict accordance with the principles of wisdom, rectitude, and goodness. This Divine right has reference, not only to ourselves, but extends also to all that we possess. "All things... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:9

The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former . Revised Version, following the Septuagint, "The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former." "This house" means the temple at Jerusalem, regard not being paid to the special building ( Haggai 2:3 ), whether of Solomon, or Zerubbabel, or Herod. As understood by the hearers, this promise referred to the material fiches, the precious things offered by the Gentiles. To us it speaks of the promise of Christ,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:9

The latter glory of this house; or, the glory that excelleth. I. THE HOUSE . 1 . The temple of Zerubbabel, then building, which, however, was regarded as a continuation of and as one with the temple of Solomon (cf. Haggai 2:3 ). 2 . The Christian Church, which on a similar principle of interpretation was viewed as an outcome and development of the Hebrew temple (cf. John 2:20 , John 2:21 ). II. THE GLORY . Called by Haggai "the latter glory" of this house,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:9

The peace of god. "And in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts." Various theories have been propounded concerning how temporal peace and prosperity may be secured to a people. One wilt tell you that everything turns upon which political party happens to be in power; a second will cry, "Free Trade;" a third will respond, "Protection;" a fourth will dilate upon "the reform of the land laws;" a fifth will enlarge upon the importance of the maintenance of our military... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Haggai 2:3

Who is left among you? - The question implies that there were those among them, who had seen the first house in its glory, yet but few. When the foundations of the first temple were laid, there were many Ezra 3:12. “Many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundations of this house were laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice.” Fifty-nine years had elapsed from the destruction of the temple in the eleventh year of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Haggai 2:4

Yet now be strong ... and work - They are the words with which David exhorted Solomon his son to be earnest and to persevere in the building of the first temple 1 Chronicles 28:10. “Take heed now, for the Lord hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong and do” 1 Chronicles 28:20. “Be strong and of good courage, and do.” This combination of words occurs once only elsewhere 2 Chronicles 19:11, in Jehoshaphat’s exhortation to “the 2 Chronicles 19:8. Levites and priests and... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Haggai 2:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Haggai 2:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Haggai 2:4

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