John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Haggai 2:12
If one bear holy flesh in the skirt of his garment ,.... Or, "carry" it F17 ישא "portaverit", Munster; "portet", Varenius, Reinbeck. ; from one place to another in his pockets or bags, which were in the skirts of his garments. This is to be understood of the flesh of creatures offered in sacrifice, which were sanctified or separated for holy use; part of which belonged to the priests, who might carry it in their pockets to the proper place of eating it: and with his skirt do touch... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Haggai 2:10-19
This sermon was preached two months after that in the former part of the chapter. The priests and Levites preached constantly, but the prophets preached occasionally; both were good and needful. We have need to be taught our duty in season and out of season. The people were now going on vigorously with the building of the temple, and in hopes shortly to have it ready for their use and to be employed in the services of it; and now God sends them a message by his prophet, which would be of use... read more