Haggai 1:8
“Go up to the mountain, bring wood, and build the house. I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified," says Yahweh.”
— Haggai 1:8
About this verse
Haggai 1:8 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 starting, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include obedience, action, divine pleasure. Notable phrases: Go up to the mountain; I will take pleasure in it. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command. This verse contains prophecy.
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Return (~516 BC)
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starting
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prophecy
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