1 Kings 8:27

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“But will God in very deed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens can’t contain you; how much less this house that I have built!”

— WEB

“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?”

— KJV

“But will God in very deed dwell on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded!”

— ASV

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2 Chronicles 2:6 "But who is able to build him a house, since heaven and the heaven of heavens can’t contain him? Who am I then, that I should build him a …"
Isaiah 66:1 "Yahweh says, “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build to me? Where will I rest?"
Jeremiah 23:24 "Can anyone hide himself in secret places so that I can’t see him?” says Yahweh. “Don’t I fill heaven and earth?” says Yahweh."
2 Chronicles 6:18 "“But will God indeed dwell with men on the earth? Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens can’t contain you; how much less this house wh…"
Acts 7:48-49 "However, the Most High doesn’t dwell in temples made with hands, as the prophet says,"
Psalms 139:7-16 "Where could I go from your Spirit? Or where could I flee from your presence?"
Deuteronomy 10:14 "Behold, to Yahweh your God belongs heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth, with all that is therein."
Psalms 113:4 "Yahweh is high above all nations, his glory above the heavens."

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