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Haggai 2:21

Zerubbabel
God's power and sovereignty

19 Is there still seed in the barn? The vine, the fig, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have not yet yielded fruit. But from this day on, I will bless you.”

20 For the second time that day, the twenty-fourth day of the month, the word of the LORD came to Haggai, saying,

“Tell Zerubbabel governor of Judah that I am about to shake the heavens and the earth:

22 I will overturn royal thrones and destroy the power of the kingdoms of the nations. I will overturn chariots and their riders; horses and their riders will fall, each by the sword of his brother.

23 On that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will take you, My servant, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, declares the LORD, and I will make you like My signet ring, for I have chosen you, declares the LORD of Hosts.”

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
“Tell Zerubbabel governor of Judah that I am about to shake the heavens and the earth:
KJV
Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying, I will shake the heavens and the earth;
WEB
“Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying, ‘I will shake the heavens and the earth.
ASV
Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying, I will shake the heavens and the earth;
DARBY
Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying, I will shake the heavens and the earth;
BLB
“Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying: I am going to shake the heavens and the earth;
ÅB
Si til Serubabel, stattholderen over Juda: Jeg vil riste himmelen og jorden,
OTB
«Gi Serubabel, stattholderen i Juda, dette budskapet:
‘Jeg vil snart ryste himmelen og jorden.
B1930
Si til Serubabel, stattholderen over Juda: Jeg vil ryste himmelen og jorden,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Zechariah 4:6–10

    So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.

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  • Haggai 2:6–7

    For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land.

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  • Haggai 1:1

    In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating

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  • Ezra 5:2

    Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them.

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  • Hebrews 12:26–27

    At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.”

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  • Psalms 46:6

    Nations rage, kingdoms crumble; the earth melts when He lifts His voice.

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  • Revelation 16:17–19

    Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came from the throne in the temple, saying, “It is done!”

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  • Ezekiel 38:19–20

    In My zeal and fiery rage I proclaim that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel.

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