Acts 17:24

Hashem, the One having made HaOlam and all the things in it, this One being Adon HaShomayim vaHaAretz, does not dwell in temples made by human hands. + 17:24 Isa 42:5; Dt 10:14; Isa 66:1; 1Kgs 8:27

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

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;

In Context

23For passing through and looking carefully at your objects of worship, I found also an altar on which had been inscribed “To the unknown g-d.” Therefore, what you worship without da'as, this I proclaim to you.

25Nor is Hashem served by human hands, as if Hashem were in need of something, since He gives to all Chayyim and breath and everything. + 17:25 Ps 50:10-12; Isa 42:5

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Cross References

Genesis 14:19And he blessed him, and said, 1 Baruch Avram by El Elyon, 1 Possessor of Shomayim va'Aretz; 1

Deuteronomy 10:14Behold, the Shomayim and Shomei HaShomayim (the Highest Heaven) belongs to Hashem Eloheicha; Ha'Aretz also, with all that therein is.

2 Kings 19:15And Chizkiyah davened before Hashem, saying, Hashem Elohei Yisroel, that dwellest between the keruvim, Thou art HaElohim, even Thou alone, of kol mamlechot ha'aretz; Thou hast made Shomayim and HaAretz.

2 Chronicles 6:18But will Elohim really dwell with HaAdam on ha'aretz? Hinei, Shomayim and the Shmei HaShomayim cannot contain Thee; how much less this Beis which I built!

Psalms 115:16The heavens, even Shomayim, is Hashemʼs, 1 but HaAretz He gave to the Bnei Adam. 1

Psalms 148:13Let them praise the Shem of Hashem: 1 for Shmo alone is excellent; 1 His hod is above Eretz and Shomayim. 1

Matthew Henry on Acts 17:23-32

Paul at Athens. 22 Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. 23 For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. 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; 25 Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed… Read the whole commentary →

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