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Haggai 2:8 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Haggai 2:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Haggai chapter 2 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts.”
Haggai 2:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Haggai 2:8
The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts.—This verse addresses the underlying anxiety about resources. The people worried they couldn't afford to build a temple matching Solomon's glory because they lacked wealth. God's response is radical: He owns all wealth—every ounce of silver (הַכֶּסֶף/hakesef) and gold (הַזָּהָב/hazahav) in existence belongs to Him. Therefore, lack of resources isn't the issue; God's will and purpose are decisive.This declaration establishes God's absolute ownership of all creation. Psalm 24:1 affirms, "The earth is the LORD's and the fullness th...
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Cross-References for Haggai 2:8
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“and the livestock on a thousand hills.”
“with its fullness; the world”
“and for iron I will bring silver”
“and what is my people”
“the fir tree”
“and twenty cubits in breadth”