Haggai 2:8

The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 6:20–35 Related theme

In 1 Kings 6:20-35, the temple is overlaid with gold—the very gold God claims as His own in Haggai 2:8.

In 1 Chronicles 29:14-16, David acknowledges all wealth is from God—matching Haggai's statement that silver and gold belong to Him.

Isaiah 60:17 Related theme

In Isaiah 60:17, God promises to bring gold and silver to Zion—affirming they belong to Him as in Haggai 2:8.

Genesis 14:22 Related theme

In Genesis 14:22, Abram swears by God Most High, refusing possessions—implying God owns all, as Haggai 2:8 states.

Exodus 11:2 Related theme

In Exodus 11:2, God commands Israelites to request gold and silver from Egyptians—demonstrating His sovereignty over wealth, echoing Haggai 2:8.

Ezra 6:8 Related theme

In Ezra 6:8, the king provides temple expenses from royal treasury — fulfilling Haggai's assurance that God owns all wealth and can supply for His house.

Psalm 24:1 Parallel

Psalm 24:1 declares everything belongs to God—supporting Haggai's specific claim over silver and gold.

Psalm 50:10-12 affirms God's ownership of all creation—grounding Haggai's assertion that silver and gold are His.

2 Corinthians 9:8 Related theme

2 Corinthians 9:8 affirms God's ability to supply abundance — building on the truth that all wealth belongs to Him as stated here.