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The Desire of All Nations
While some scholars note a grammatical reading that suggests “precious things” of the nations, the overwhelming consensus among the commentators is that “the Desire of all nations” is a direct prophecy of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Scholars like Barnes and Henry explain that Christ is the ultimate fulfillment of humanity's deepest longings for a deliverer, righteousness, and redemption. His arrival is the event that brings true value and purpose to God's house.
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Haggai
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Albert Barnes
On Haggai 2:7
18th Century
Theologian
And the desire of all nations shall come – The words can only mean this: the central longing of all nations.
He whom they lo…
Charles Ellicott
On Haggai 2:1–9
19th Century
Bishop
The Third Utterance. —This utterance concerns the glory which, in a later time, is to attach itself to the sacred spot where the returned …
Charles Spurgeon
On Haggai 2:5–7
19th Century
Preacher
According to the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of Egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not.
For …
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John Calvin
On Haggai 2:6–9
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet expresses more clearly, and confirms more fully, what I have said—that God would in time bring help to the miserable Jews, because…
John Gill
On Haggai 2:7
17th Century
Pastor
And I will shake all nations
By changing their governors, and forms of government; which was done by the Romans, whe…
Matthew Henry
On Haggai 2:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Those who are wholehearted in the Lord's service will receive encouragement to proceed. But they could not build such a temple then, as Solomon bui…