Acts 7:48
Of course the Almighty doesn't live in temples we make. As the prophet said,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
In Context
47But it was Solomon who built a Temple for him.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:8The Most High gave the nations their lands when he divided the human race; he fixed their borders depending on their gods.
2 Chronicles 2:5This Temple I am about to build must be impressive, because our God is greater than all gods.
Psalms 7:17I will thank the Lord because he does what is right; I will sing praises to the name of the Lord Most High.
Psalms 91:1Those who live under the protection of the Most High are kept safe by the Almighty.
Psalms 92:8But you, Lord, rule on high forever.
Daniel 4:17This is the decree conveyed by the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones in order that everyone alive may know that the Most High rules over human kingdoms. He gives them to anyone he chooses—he puts the most humble individuals in charge.’
Matthew Henry on Acts 7:43-51
Stephen's Address. 42 Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the wilderness? 43 Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon. 44 Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had appointed, speaking unto Moses,… Read the whole commentary →