Definition: In the Bible, (Haggai) 'Haggai' refers to a prophet who was sent by God to spread the message that God's people would be restored from their sins in order to return them to the Promised Land. The term Haggai is used as a name for a person of good character and religious faith. It can also refer to a leader or person who has been appointed to lead a certain group or community. In more modern context, it often refers to someone who was previously imprisoned or held in slavery, but then had the opportunity to be saved by the grace of God. This is an example of a 'charity from afar'. The term 'Haggai' comes from Hebrew and means 'to praise'. It is used as a metaphor for praising God for his salvation. For more information on Haggai, you can read more in the Bible (Acts 7:19-20; Acts 8:31), or you might also refer to other sources like The New International Version of the Bible (NIV) and the New American Standard Bible (NASB).