Haggai 1:3

3 et factum est verbum Domini in manu Aggei prophetae dicens

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 anno secundo Darii regis in mense sexto in die una mensis factum est verbum Domini in manu Aggei prophetae ad Zorobabel filium Salathihel ducem Iuda et ad Iesum filium Iosedech sacerdotem magnum dicens

2 haec ait Dominus exercituum dicens populus iste dicit nondum venit tempus domus Domini aedificandae

3 et factum est verbum Domini in manu Aggei prophetae dicens

4 numquid tempus vobis est ut habitetis in domibus laqueatis et domus ista deserta

5 et nunc haec dicit Dominus exercituum ponite corda vestra super vias vestras