Haggai 2:3

New American Bible - revised edition

Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? And how do you see it now? Does it not seem like nothing in your eyes?

Cross References

Ezra 3:12

Many of the priests, Levites, and heads of ancestral houses, who were old enough to have seen the former house, cried out in sorrow as they watched the foundation of the present house being laid. Many others, however, lifted up their voices in shouts of joy.

Ezekiel 7:20

In their beautiful ornaments they took pride; out of them they made their abominable images, their detestable things. For this reason I will make them unclean.

Haggai 2:9

Greater will be the glory of this house the latter more than the former—says the Lord of hosts; And in this place I will give you peace— oracle of the Lord of hosts. Priestly Ruling with Prophetic Interpretation.

1 Chronicles 22:5

David said: “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced; but the house that is to be built for the Lord must be made so magnificent that it will be renowned and glorious in all lands. Therefore I will make preparations for it.” Thus before his death David laid up materials in abundance. Charge to Solomon.

Ezra 3:11

They alternated in songs of praise and thanksgiving to the Lord, “for he is good, for his love for Israel endures forever”; and all the people raised a great shout of joy, praising the Lord because the foundation of the Lord’s house had been laid.

Isaiah 64:10

Our holy and glorious house in which our ancestors praised you Has been burned with fire; all that was dear to us is laid waste.