Hag 1:13 | 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 ).

cGen 26:3►

dExod 3:12►

eIsa 41:10►

gJer 30:11►

‏ Haggai 1:13

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).