Haggai 1:7
“This is what Yahweh of Armies says: "Consider your ways.”
— Haggai 1:7
About this verse
Haggai 1:7 comes from the book of Haggai, written during the Return (~516 BC) period. The setting is Jerusalem restoration. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include self examination, reflection, accountability. Notable phrases: Consider your ways. This verse contains a command. This verse contains prophecy.
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Return (~516 BC)
Emotion
deciding
Type
prophecy
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