Acts 7:48

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Complete Jewish Bible:

But Ha‘Elyon does not live in places made by hand! As the prophet says,

Berean Standard Bible:

However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:

American Standard Version:

Howbeit the Most High dwelleth not in houses made with hands; as saith the prophet,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Howbeit{G235} the most High{G5310} dwelleth{G2730} not{G3756} in{G1722} temples{G3485} made with hands{G5499}; as{G2531} saith{G3004} the prophet{G4396},

Cross-References (KJV):

Acts 17:24

  • God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Acts 17:25

  • Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;

Isaiah 66:1

  • ¶ Thus saith the LORD, The heaven [is] my throne, and the earth [is] my footstool: where [is] the house that ye build unto me? and where [is] the place of my rest?

Isaiah 66:2

  • For all those [things] hath mine hand made, and all those [things] have been, saith the LORD: but to this [man] will I look, [even] to [him that is] poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.

1 Kings 8:27

  • But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

2 Chronicles 2:5

  • And the house which I build [is] great: for great [is] our God above all gods.

2 Chronicles 2:6

  • But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who [am] I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him?

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Commentary for Acts 7:48

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G235
    There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλά
    Transliteration: allá
    Pronunciation: al-lah'
    Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G5310
    There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὕψιστος
    Transliteration: hýpsistos
    Pronunciation: hoop'-sis-tos
    Description: superlative from the base of ὕψος; highest, i.e. (masculine singular) the Supreme (God), or (neuter plural) the heavens:--most high, highest.
  3. Strong's Number: G2730
    There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατοικέω
    Transliteration: katoikéō
    Pronunciation: kat-oy-keh'-o
    Description: from κατά and οἰκέω; to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively):--dwell(-er), inhabitant(-ter).
  4. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
  5. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
  6. Strong's Number: G3485
    There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ναός
    Transliteration: naós
    Pronunciation: nah-os'
    Description: from a primary (to dwell); a fane, shrine, temple :--shrine, temple. Compare ἱερόν.
  7. Strong's Number: G5499
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χειροποίητος
    Transliteration: cheiropoíētos
    Pronunciation: khi-rop-oy'-ay-tos
    Description: from χείρ and a derivative of ποιέω; manufactured, i.e. of human construction:--made by (make with) hands.
  8. Strong's Number: G2531
    There are 180 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καθώς
    Transliteration: kathṓs
    Pronunciation: kath-oce'
    Description: from κατά and ὡς; just (or inasmuch) as, that:--according to, (according, even) as, how, when.
  9. Strong's Number: G3004
    There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λέγω
    Transliteration: légō
    Pronunciation: leg'-o
    Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
  10. Strong's Number: G4396
    There are 143 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προφήτης
    Transliteration: prophḗtēs
    Pronunciation: prof-ay'-tace
    Description: from a compound of πρό and φημί; a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet:--prophet.