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47 But Solomon was the one who built the Temple.

48 “But the Most High does not live in houses that men build with their hands. This is what the prophet says:

49 ‘Heaven is my throne.
    The earth is my footstool.
So do you think you can build a house for me? says the Lord.
    There is no place where I need to rest.

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47 But it was Solomon who built a house for him.(A)

48 “However, the Most High(B) does not live in houses made by human hands.(C) As the prophet says:

49 “‘Heaven is my throne,
    and the earth is my footstool.(D)
What kind of house will you build for me?
says the Lord.
    Or where will my resting place be?

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