Haggai 1:9
The Scripture
(9) Ye looked for much, and, lo, it came to little; and when ye brought it home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith the LORD of hosts. Because of mine house that is waste, and ye run every man unto his own house.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Haggai urges the people of Judah to rebuild the temple and says that God will supply the necessary timber and stone. He rebukes them for being idle and for not working to honor God. The chapter emphasizes the need for diligent effort and divine provision.
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