Isaiah 66:1
Isaiah · Old Testament · Chapter 66
“Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest?”Isaiah 66:1
What Does Isaiah 66:1 Mean?
Isaiah 66:1 is found in the book of Isaiah, chapter 66, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Creation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Isaiah 66:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 7:48“Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,”Acts 17:24“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;”Isaiah 57:15“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”Matthew 5:34“But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:”1 Kings 8:27“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?”Acts 7:49“Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?”Psalms 132:7“We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.”2 Samuel 7:5“Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in?”John 4:20“Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.”Isaiah 6:1“In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the LORD sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.”1 Chronicles 28:2“Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:”2 Chronicles 6:18“But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!”Psalms 11:4“The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.”Jeremiah 7:4“Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, are these.”Matthew 23:21“And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.”Matthew 6:9“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.”1 Chronicles 29:11“Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.”Psalms 99:9“Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.”Matthew 24:2“And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.”Psalms 103:19“The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.”
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