Isaiah 66:1

God's Word

This is what the Lord says: Heaven is my throne. The earth is my footstool. Where can you build a house or resting place for me?

Cross References

1 Kings 8:27

“Does God really live on earth? If heaven itself, the highest heaven, cannot hold you, then how can this temple that I have built?

1 Chronicles 28:2

David stood in front of them and said, “Listen to me, my relatives and subjects. I had my heart set on building the temple where the ark of the Lord’s promise could be placed. This temple would be a stool for our God’s feet, and I have made preparations to build it.

2 Chronicles 2:5

The temple I am building will be great because our God is greater than all other gods.

2 Chronicles 6:18

“Does God really live on earth with people? If heaven itself, the highest heaven, cannot hold you, then how can this temple that I have built?

Psalm 11:4

The Lord is in his holy temple. The Lord’s throne is in heaven. His eyes see. They examine Adam’s descendants.

Psalm 132:7

Let’s go to his dwelling place. Let’s worship at his footstool.

Psalm 99:9

Highly honor the Lord our God. Bow at his holy mountain. The Lord our God is holy!

Isaiah 57:15

The High and Lofty One lives forever, and his name is holy. This is what he says: I live in a high and holy place. But I am with those who are crushed and humble. I will renew the spirit of those who are humble and the courage of those who are crushed.

Isaiah 60:13

“Lebanon’s glory will come to you: Cedar, fir, and cypress trees will come to beautify my holy place, and I will honor the place where my feet rest.

Jeremiah 23:24

“No one can hide so that I can’t see him,” declares the Lord. “I fill heaven and earth!” declares the Lord.

Malachi 1:11

“From the nations where the sun rises to the nations where the sun sets, my name will be great. Incense and pure offerings will be offered everywhere in my name, because my name will be great among the nations,” says the Lord of Armies.

Matthew 12:6

I can guarantee that something  greater than the temple is here.

Matthew 24:2

Jesus said to them, “You see all these buildings, don’t you? I can guarantee this truth: Not one of these stones will be left on top of another. Each one will be torn down.”

Acts 17:24

The God who made the universe and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth. He doesn’t live in shrines made by humans,