Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I am with you, saith the LORD of hosts:
But right now, Zerubbabel, you need to be strong, says the Lord. And Joshua, son of Josedech, you're the high priest, you be strong too. Actually, all of you people, be strong and get to work, because I'm right here with you, says the Lord of everything.
God's saying 'I've got your back, so stop overthinking and start building.'
📚 Historical Context
The book of Haggai was written around 520 BC, shortly after the Jewish exiles returned from Babylon, to motivate the people to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem amid discouragement and opposition. Zerubbabel, as the governor, and Joshua, the high priest, were leading figures tasked with this restoration, but the community had grown weary and delayed the work. In this verse, God directly encourages them to regain strength and proceed, emphasizing His unwavering presence as their source of assurance.
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