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Haggai · Chapter 2 · Peace

Haggai 2:9 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

Peace that does not depend on circumstance.

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Read in chapter context · Haggai 2

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"‘The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,’ says Yahweh of Armies; ‘and in this place will I give peace,’ says Yahweh of Armies.”"

KJV · King James Version

"The glory3519 of this latter314 house1004 shall be greater than1419 of the former7223, saith5002 the LORD3068 of hosts6635: and in this place4725 will I give5414 peace7965, saith559 the LORD3068 of hosts6635."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses shall, saith, lord, hosts, while the WEB renders these as says, yahweh, armies. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Haggai 2:9 in Haggai 2

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Haggai 2:9 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Haggai 2. Read the full chapter →

  1. v.7 and I will shake all nations. The precious things of all nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory, says Yahweh of Armies.
  2. v.8 The silver is mine, and the gold is mine,’ says Yahweh of Armies.
  3. v.9 ‘The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,’ says Yahweh of Armies; ‘and in this place will I give peace,’ says Yahweh of Armies.”
  4. v.10 In the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, Yahweh’s word came by Haggai the prophet, saying,
  5. v.11 “Yahweh of Armies says: Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying,

Book background

About the Book of Haggai

Testament
Old Testament
Genre
Minor prophet
Author
Haggai
Date written
520 BC
Audience
Post-exile Jews in Jerusalem
Chapters
2

Haggai's four short sermons spurred the discouraged returned exiles to finish rebuilding the temple. His message — "consider your ways" — calls God's people to put His house first. He promised that the latter glory of this temple would surpass the former — fulfilled when Christ walked its courts.

Setting: During the rebuilding of the temple under Zerubbabel.

Key themes: priorities · temple · glory · obedience · blessing

Read Haggai from the beginning →

Memorisation aid

How to memorise Haggai 2:9

Haggai 2:9 contains 28 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

  1. 1

    ‘The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,’ says Yahweh of Armies

    TLGOTH

  2. 2

    ‘and in this place will I give peace,’ says Yahweh of Armies.”

    AITPWI

Frequently asked

FAQ about Haggai 2:9

What does Haggai 2:9 say?

Haggai 2:9 reads: "‘The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,’ says Yahweh of Armies; ‘and in this place will I give peace,’ says Yahweh of Armies.”" — from the Old Testament, Haggai (Minor prophet). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Haggai 2:9 in?

Haggai 2:9 is in the book of Haggai, traditionally attributed to Haggai and written around 520 BC. Haggai is minor prophet in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Post-exile Jews in Jerusalem. Best known for rebuilding the temple; "consider your ways".

What is Haggai 2:9 about?

Haggai 2:9 is primarily a Bible verse about Peace. Within Haggai, Haggai's four short sermons spurred the discouraged returned exiles to finish rebuilding the temple. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Haggai 2:9 in WEB and KJV?

Haggai 2:9 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "‘The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,’ says Yahweh of Armies; ‘and in this place will I give peace,’ says Yahweh of Armies.”". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "The glory3519 of this latter314 house1004 shall be greater than1419 of the former7223, saith5002 the LORD3068 of hosts6635: and in this place4725 will I give5414 peace7965, saith559 the LORD3068 of hosts6635.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Haggai 2:9?

Haggai 2:9 is 28 words in the WEB translation (151 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is a longer verse, often broken into smaller phrases for memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 8 seconds.

How can I memorise Haggai 2:9?

To memorise Haggai 2:9, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Haggai 2:9 matter in Haggai?

Haggai's four short sermons spurred the discouraged returned exiles to finish rebuilding the temple. His message — "consider your ways" — calls God's people to put His house first. He promised that the latter glory of this temple would surpass the former — fulfilled when Christ walked its courts. Haggai 2:9 sits within this larger story — Haggai as a whole emphasises priorities, temple, glory.

How can I apply Haggai 2:9 today?

Many readers use Haggai 2:9 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Haggai 2:9 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.