Haggai 1:3

3 Then the Word of the LORD came by Haggai, the prophet, saying,

Haggai 1:3 Meaning and Commentary

Haggai 1:3

Then came the word of the Lord by Haggai the prophet
This is a second prophecy, distinct from the former; that was delivered to the two governors, setting forth the sentiments and language of the people concerning the building of the temple, which was left with them to consider how just it was; but this is sent to the people themselves, expostulating with them about the folly and ingratitude of it: saying;
as follows:

Haggai 1:3 In-Context

1 In the second year of Daryavesh the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, the Word of the LORD came by Haggai, the prophet, to Zerubbavel, the son of She'alti'el, governor of Yehudah, and to Yehoshua, the son of Yehotzadak, the Kohen Gadol, saying,

2 "This is what the LORD of Hosts says: These people say, 'The time hasn't yet come, the time for the LORD's house to be built.'"

3 Then the Word of the LORD came by Haggai, the prophet, saying,

4 "Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies waste?

5 Now therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: Consider your ways.