KJV ORIGINAL
For thus saith the LORD of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Here's what the Lord says: Just wait a little bit longer, and I'm going to shake everything, the heavens, the earth, the oceans, even the dry ground.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's about to shake up everything, and it's happening soon.
📚 Historical Context
Haggai was a prophet who spoke to the Jewish people after their return from Babylonian exile around 520 BC, urging them to rebuild the Temple amid discouragement and economic hardship. This verse is part of God's message assuring them that He would bring about a great cosmic upheaval to establish His kingdom and restore order. It reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over creation and history during times of national rebuilding.
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