Verse 48

Acts 7:48

Literal Standard Version

48 But the Most High does not dwell in sanctuaries made with hands, according as the prophet says:
Original Language Text
greek
ἀλλ’ οὐχ ὁ ὕψιστος ἐν ⸀χειροποιήτοις κατοικεῖ· καθὼς ὁ προφήτης λέγει·
English Translation
But the Most High does not dwell in handmade things, as the prophet says.
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 7 Context
1 And the chief priest said, “Are then these things so?” Focus ↗
2 And he said, “Men, brothers, and fathers, listen! The God (Elohim) of glory appeared to our father A... Focus ↗
3 and He said to him, Go forth out of your land, and out of your relatives, and come to a land that I... Focus ↗
4 Then having come forth out of the land of the Chaldeans, he dwelt in Haran, and from there, after th... Focus ↗
5 and He gave him no inheritance in it, not even a footstep, and promised to give it to him for a poss... Focus ↗
6 And God (Elohim) spoke thus, that his seed will be sojourning in a strange land, and they will cause... Focus ↗
7 And the nation whom they will serve I will judge, said God (Elohim); And after these things they wil... Focus ↗
8 And He gave to him a covenant of circumcision, and so he begot Isaac, and circumcised him on the eig... Focus ↗
9 and the patriarchs, having been moved with jealousy, sold Joseph to Egypt, and God (Elohim) was with... Focus ↗
10 and delivered him out of all his tribulations, and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh king of... Focus ↗
11 And there came a scarcity on all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great tribulation, and our father... Focus ↗
12 and Jacob having heard that there was grain in Egypt, sent forth our fathers a first time; Focus ↗
13 and at the second time was Joseph made known to his brothers, and Joseph’s family became disclosed t... Focus ↗
14 and Joseph having sent, called for his father Jacob, and all his relatives—with seventy-five souls— Focus ↗
15 and Jacob went down to Egypt, and died, himself and our fathers, Focus ↗
16 and they were carried over into Shechem, and were laid in the tomb that Abraham bought for a price i... Focus ↗
17 And according as the time of the promise was drawing near, which God (Elohim) swore to Abraham, the... Focus ↗
18 until another king rose, who had not known Joseph; Focus ↗
19 this one, having dealt subtly with our family, did evil to our fathers, causing to expose their babi... Focus ↗
20 in which time Moses was born, and he was fair to God (Elohim), and he was brought up for three month... Focus ↗
21 and he having been set outside, the daughter of Pharaoh took him up, and reared him to herself for a... Focus ↗
22 and Moses was taught in all wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was powerful in words and in works. Focus ↗
23 And when forty years were fulfilled to him, it came on his heart to look after his brothers, the son... Focus ↗
24 and having seen a certain one suffering injustice, he defended, and did justice to the oppressed, ha... Focus ↗
25 and he was supposing his brothers to understand that God (Elohim) gives salvation through his hand;... Focus ↗
26 On the succeeding day, also, he showed himself to them as they are striving, and urged them to peace... Focus ↗
27 And he who is doing injustice to the neighbor, thrusted him away, saying, Who set you a ruler and a... Focus ↗
28 Do you wish to kill me, as you killed the Egyptian yesterday? Focus ↗
29 And Moses fled at this word, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begot two sons, Focus ↗
30 and forty years having been fulfilled, there appeared to him in the wilderness of Mount Sinai the Me... Focus ↗
31 and Moses having seen, wondered at the sight; and he drawing near to behold, there came a voice of t... Focus ↗
32 I am the God (Elohim) of your fathers; the God (Elohim) of Abraham, and the God (Elohim) of Isaac, a... Focus ↗
33 and the LORD said to him, Loose the sandal of your feet, for the place in which you have stood is ho... Focus ↗
34 seeing I have seen the affliction of My people that is in Egypt, and I heard their groaning, and cam... Focus ↗
35 This Moses, whom they refused, saying, Who set you a ruler and a judge? This one God (Elohim) sent a... Focus ↗
36 this one brought them forth, having done wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red Sea,... Focus ↗
37 this is the Moses who said to the sons of Israel: The LORD your God (Elohim) will raise up to you a... Focus ↗
38 This is he who was in the assembly in the wilderness, with the Messenger who is speaking to him in M... Focus ↗
39 to whom our fathers did not wish to become obedient, but thrusted away, and turned back in their hea... Focus ↗
40 saying to Aaron, Make to us gods who will go on before us, for this Moses, who brought us forth out... Focus ↗
41 And they made a calf in those days, and brought a sacrifice to the idol, and were rejoicing in the w... Focus ↗
42 and God (Elohim) turned, and gave them up to do service to the host of Heaven, according as it has b... Focus ↗
43 And you took up the dwelling place of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan—the figures that you... Focus ↗
44 The Dwelling Place of the Testimony was among our fathers in the wilderness, according as He directe... Focus ↗
45 which also our fathers having in succession received, brought in with Joshua, into the possession of... Focus ↗
46 who found favor before God (Elohim), and requested to find a dwelling place for the God (Elohim) of... Focus ↗
47 and Solomon built Him a house. Focus ↗
48 But the Most High does not dwell in sanctuaries made with hands, according as the prophet says:
49 Heaven is My throne, || And the earth My footstool, || What house will you build to Me? Says the LOR... Focus ↗
50 Has My hand not made all these things? Focus ↗
51 You stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and in ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit; as your... Focus ↗
52 which of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? And they killed those who declared before abou... Focus ↗
53 who received the Law by arrangement of messengers, and did not keep it.” Focus ↗
54 And hearing these things, they were cut to the hearts, and gnashed the teeth at him; Focus ↗
55 and being full of the Holy Spirit, having looked steadfastly to the sky, he saw the glory of God (El... Focus ↗
56 and he said, “Behold, I see the heavens having been opened, and the Son of Man standing on the right... Focus ↗
57 And they, having cried out with a loud voice, stopped their ears, and rushed with one accord on him, Focus ↗
58 and having cast him forth outside of the city, they were stoning him—and the witnesses put down thei... Focus ↗
59 and they were stoning Stephen, as he was calling and saying, “Lord Yashua (Jesus), receive my spirit... Focus ↗
60 and having bowed the knees, he cried with a loud voice, “LORD, may You not lay to them this sin”; an... Focus ↗