Bible Dictionary
Desire of all nations
“The desire of all nations” occurs in Haggai’s prophecy and has traditionally been understood by Christians as a title pointing to the Messiah. The passage also speaks of the nations’ desirable treasures being brought to God’s house.
Biblical Usage
The prophecy encourages those distressed by comparison between the new temple and Solomon’s temple. It speaks of God shaking the nations and of the house being filled with glory. The supplied material records interpretations referring the passage to the first advent, the second advent, or the nations’ treasures.
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