Haggai

/ˈhæɡaɪ/ proper noun

Definition

A Hebrew prophet of the 6th century BCE and a book of the Hebrew Bible attributed to him, containing prophecies about rebuilding the Jewish Temple.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'Haggay' meaning 'my festival' or 'festive,' reflecting the prophet's name. The book is part of the Twelve Minor Prophets in the Hebrew scripture.

Kelly Says

The Book of Haggai is the second-shortest book in the Hebrew Bible but powerful in impact—written around 520 BCE, it motivated the Jewish people to rebuild their Temple after exile, showing how prophecy can be a call to action.

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