This is what the LORD says: "Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will be My place of repose? Cross References Matthew 5:34But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; Matthew 5:35 or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Matthew 12:6 But I tell you, something greater than the temple is here. Matthew 23:22 And he who swears by heaven swears by God's throne and by the One who sits on it. John 4:20 Our forefathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say that the place where one must worship is in Jerusalem." John 4:21 "Believe Me, woman," Jesus replied, "a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. Acts 7:48 However, the Most High does not live in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: Acts 7:49 Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? 2 Samuel 7:5 "Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: Are you the one to build for Me a house to dwell in? 1 Kings 8:27 But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? Even heaven, the highest heaven, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built. 1 Chronicles 28:2 Then King David rose to his feet and said, "Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it, 2 Chronicles 6:18 But will God indeed dwell with man upon the earth? Even heaven, the highest heaven, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built. Psalm 11:4 The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men. Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble of spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. Jeremiah 7:4 Do not trust in deceptive words, chanting, "This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD." Jeremiah 23:24 "Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?" declares the LORD. "Do I not fill the heavens and earth?" declares the LORD. Chapter Outline 1. The glorious God will be served in humble sincerity5. He comforts the humble by showing the confusion of their enemies 7. With the marvelous growth 10. And the gracious benefits of the church 15. God's severe judgments against the wicked 18. The Gentiles shall have an holy church 24. And see the damnation of the wicked Jump to Previous Build Earth Feet Footstool Heaven House Manner Power Rest Resting Resting-Place Seat Sort ThroneJump to Next Build Earth Feet Footstool Heaven House Manner Power Rest Resting Resting-Place Seat Sort Throne |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the heaven 1 Kings 8:27 1 Chronicles 28:2 2 Chronicles 6:18 Psalm 11:4 Psalm 99:9 Psalm 132:7 Matthew 5:34, 35 Matthew 23:21, 22 Acts 17:24 where is the house 2 Samuel 7:5-7 Jeremiah 7:4-11 Malachi 1:11 Matthew 24:2 John 4:20, 21 Acts 7:48-50 Links Isaiah 66:1 NIVIsaiah 66:1 NLT Isaiah 66:1 ESV Isaiah 66:1 NASB Isaiah 66:1 KJV Isaiah 66:1 Bible Apps Isaiah 66:1 Parallel Isaiah 66:1 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 66:1 Chinese Bible Isaiah 66:1 French Bible Isaiah 66:1 German Bible Isaiah 66:1 Commentaries Bible Hub |