Haggai 1:3

3 Then came the word of the LORD 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 Darius the king, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying,

2 "Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying: This people say, `The time has not come, the time that the LORD'S house should be built.'"

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

4 "Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your ceilinged houses, and this house lie waste?"

5 Now therefore, thus saith the LORD of hosts: "Consider your ways!