Other translations
American Standard Version
Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying,
Darby Bible Translation
Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying,
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Ask the priests the law, saying:
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying,
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
“Thus says the LORD of hosts: Ask the priests about the law:
God's Word
"This is what the LORD of Armies says: Ask the priests for a decision.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: Ask the priests for a ruling.
International Standard Version
"This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: 'Ask the priests about what the Law says:
NET Bible
"The LORD who rules over all says, 'Ask the priests about the law.
New American Standard Bible
"Thus says the LORD of hosts, 'Ask now the priests for a ruling:
New International Version
"This is what the LORD Almighty says: 'Ask the priests what the law says:
New Living Translation
"This is what the LORD of Heaven's Armies says. Ask the priests this question about the law:
Webster's Bible Translation
Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying,
The World English Bible
"Thus says Yahweh of Armies: Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying,
EasyEnglish Bible
The Almighty Lord says, ‘Ask the priests a question about my Law.
Young‘s Literal Translation
Thus said Jehovah of Hosts: `Ask, I pray thee, the priests [of] the law, saying:
New Life Version
“The Lord of All says, ‘Ask the religious leaders to decide about this:
The Voice Bible
The Eternal, Commander of heavenly armies, told Haggai to ask the priests to explain what the law says about this scenario:
Living Bible
“Ask the priests this question about the law:
New Catholic Bible
Thus says the Lord of hosts: Ask the priests to give a ruling on this.
Legacy Standard Bible
“Thus says Yahweh of hosts, ‘Ask now the priests about the law:
Jubilee Bible 2000
Thus hath the LORD of the hosts said; Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying,
Christian Standard Bible
“This is what the Lord of Armies says: Ask the priests for a ruling.
Amplified Bible © 1954
Thus says the Lord of hosts: Ask now the priests to decide this question of law:
New Century Version
“This is what the Lord All-Powerful says: ‘Ask the priests for a teaching.
The Message
On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month (again, this was in the second year of Darius), God’s Message came to Haggai: “God-of-the-Angel-Armies speaks: Consult the priests for a ruling. If someone carries a piece of sacred meat in his pocket, meat that is set apart for sacrifice on the altar, and the pocket touches a loaf of bread, a dish of stew, a bottle of wine or oil, or any other food, will these foods be made holy by such contact?” The priests said, “No.”
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
This is what the Lord of Armies says. Ask the priests about the law.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Thus says the Lord of hosts: Ask the priests for a ruling:
Good News Translation®
He said, “Ask the priests for a ruling on this question:
Wycliffe Bible
The Lord God of hosts saith these things, Ask thou priests the law, and say thou, (The Lord God of hosts saith these things, Ask thou the priests about the Law, and say thou,)
Contemporary English Version
to ask the priests for their opinion on the following matters:
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
“Thus says the Lord of hosts: Ask the priests to decide this question,
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
“Thus says the Lord of hosts: Ask the priests for a ruling:
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Thus says the Lord of hosts: Ask the priests for a ruling:
Common English Bible © 2011
This is what the Lord of heavenly forces says: Go ahead and ask the priests for a ruling:
Amplified Bible © 2015
“Thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘Ask the priests for a ruling:
English Standard Version Anglicised
“Thus says the Lord of hosts: Ask the priests about the law:
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Thus says the Lord of hosts: Ask the priests for a ruling:
New American Standard Bible
“The Lord of armies says this: ‘Now ask the priests for a ruling:
The Expanded Bible
“This is what the Lord ·All-Powerful [Almighty; of Heaven’s Armies; T of hosts] says: ‘Ask the priests ·for a teaching [about the law; for guidance/instruction].
Tree of Life Version
“Thus says Adonai-Tzva’ot: ‘Ask now the kohanim for a ruling.
Revised Standard Version
“Thus says the Lord of hosts: Ask the priests to decide this question,
New International Reader's Version
The Lord who rules over all speaks. He says, “Ask the priests what the law says.
BRG Bible
Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Ask now the priests concerning the law, saying,
Complete Jewish Bible
“Here is what Adonai-Tzva’ot says: ‘Ask the cohanim what the Torah says about this:
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Thus says the Lord of hosts: Ask the priests for a ruling:
Orthodox Jewish Bible
Thus saith Hashem Tzva’os; Ask now the kohanim concerning the torah, saying,
Names of God Bible
“This is what Yahweh Tsebaoth says: Ask the priests for a decision.
Modern English Version
Thus says the Lord of Hosts: Now ask the priests concerning the law, saying,
Easy-to-Read Version
“The Lord All-Powerful commands you to ask the priests what the law says about these things:
International Children’s Bible
“This is what the Lord of heaven’s armies says: ‘Ask the priests what the teachings say.
Lexham English Bible
“Thus says Yahweh of hosts: ‘Ask now the priests for a ruling:
New International Version - UK
‘This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Ask the priests what the law says: