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47 But it was Solomon who actually built it. 48-49 However, God doesn’t live in temples made by human hands. ‘The heaven is my throne,’ says the Lord through his prophets, ‘and earth is my footstool. What kind of home could you build?’ asks the Lord. ‘Would I stay in it?

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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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