Hag 1:13-14 | TNotes | STEP | 1:13 Haggai’s unusual title as the Lord ’s messenger (the same Hebrew phrase is often translated angel of the Lord ) ascribes distinctive authority to Haggai as the Lord’s agent. • I am with you: This affirmed God’s covenant with the people of Judea, his personal presence, and his support in the building project (2:4-5 ; see Gen 26:3 ; Exod 3:12 ; Isa 41:10 ; 43:5 ; Jer 30:11 ).

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‏ Haggai 1:13-14

1:13 ^a Haggai’s unusual title as the Lord’s messenger (the same Hebrew phrase is often translated angel of the Lord) ascribes distinctive authority to Haggai as the Lord’s agent.

• I am with you: This affirmed God’s covenant with the people of Judea, his personal presence, and his support in the building project (2:4-5 ^b; see Gen 26:3 ^c; Exod 3:12 ^d; Isa 41:10 ^e; 43:5 ^f; Jer 30:11 ^g).
1:14 ^h The Lord sparked the enthusiasm (literally stirred the spirit) of the people to accomplish his purposes (see Ezra 1:1 ⁱ; Isa 13:17 ^j; 41:25 ^k; Jer 51:1 ^l, 11 ^m). True worship of God prompts sacrificial service by God’s people.