Haggai

[ hag-ee-ahy, hag-ahy ]

noun

1. a Minor Prophet of the 6th century b.c.
2. a book of the Bible bearing his name. : Hag.

Haggai

/ ˈhæɡeɪˌaɪ /

noun

1. a Hebrew prophet, whose oracles are usually dated between August and December of 520 bc
2. the book in which these oracles are contained, chiefly concerned with the rebuilding of the Temple after the Exile

Example Sentences

Andrea Weinstein received similar news after the Israeli government in late December disclosed the deaths of her sister, Judy — previously thought to be among the living hostages — and her husband, Gad Haggai.

From Seattle Times

When asked why he had camped out overnight, Haggai Schwartz, 47, said there were “too many issues” with the current Israeli government.

From New York Times

Ms. Haggai’s husband, Gadi Haggai, had also been listed as a hostage but the Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum announced last week that he, too, was killed in the attacks.

From New York Times

But six days ago, the kibbutz announced that Haggai was killed Oct.

From Seattle Times

The death was announced by Kibbutz Nir Oz, which said it concluded that Haggai was killed in the kibbutz on Oct.

From Washington Times