Haggai 2:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This is what the Lord of everything says: Go ask the priests about the law and tell them this:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's about to drop some knowledge through the people who know the rules best.

📚 Historical Context

The book of Haggai was written around 520 BC to the Jewish people who had returned from exile in Babylon, urging them to rebuild the temple after years of neglect. In Haggai 2:11, God instructs the prophet to consult the priests about the law, specifically to address issues of ritual purity and holiness, as a way to confront the community's spiritual apathy. This occurred during a time of economic hardship and discouragement, when the people needed reminders of God's expectations for faithful worship.

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