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Then Haggai said, "If one who is unclean by reason of a dead body touch any of these, will it be unclean?" The priests answered, "It will be unclean."

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Sin Spreads Easily

Multiple commentators highlight the core principle illustrated here: uncleanness is far more contagious than holiness. According to the Law, holy objects had limited sanctifying power, but an unclean person defiled everything they touched. This powerful analogy shows how sin can easily spread and corrupt our actions and service to God.

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Haggai

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Haggai 2:11–14

18th Century

Theologian

Ask now the priests concerning the law - The priests answer rightly, that by the law, insulated unholiness spread further than insu…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Haggai 2:10–19

19th Century

Bishop

The Fourth Utterance.— The recent season of scarcity is again accounted for, and immediate blessings are announced. This address dates abo…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Haggai 2:11–14

19th Century

Preacher

That which is ceremonially holy cannot communicate its holiness to that which is unclean; but that which is unclean, in the eyes of the law, can co…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Haggai 2:10–14

16th Century

Theologian

Although interpreters seem to perceive the Prophet's meaning, no one truly and clearly expresses what he means and intends to teach us. Indeed, the…

John Gill

John Gill

On Haggai 2:13

17th Century

Pastor

Then said Haggai
To the priests; having nothing to object to their answer; but being satisfied with it, he puts anot…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Haggai 2:10–19

17th Century

Minister

Many corrupted this good work by undertaking it with unholy hearts and hands, and were likely to gain no advantage from it. The sum of these two ru…

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