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Since a commentary is a fundamental tool for the expositor or teacher who seeks to interpret and apply Scripture in the church or classroom, the NAC focuses on communicating the theological structure and content of each biblical book. The writers seek to illuminate both the historical meaning and contemporary significance of Holy Scripture. In its attempt to make a unique contribution to the...

that had caused delay in this important project. They would eventually get around to restoring the temple. It was a question of timing. According to them the time was not yet right for the rebuilding of the temple. The temple would indeed be rebuilt, but not now. In this section Haggai repeatedly pictures the temple as a house (bêt) in which the Lord resides. The choice of terms is significant. In biblical language the description of the temple as God’s house suggests a roofed building equipped
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