Acts 7:46 bbe — Who was pleasing to God; and he had a desire to make a holy tent for the God of Jacob.

Bible in Basic English

"Who was pleasing to God; and he had a desire to make a holy tent for the God of Jacob."

— Acts 7:46, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 7 — Context

43

And you took up the tent of Moloch and the star of the god Rephan, images which you made to give worship to them: and I will take you away, farther than Babylon.

44

Our fathers had the Tent of witness in the waste land, as God gave orders to Moses to make it after the design which he had seen.

45

Which our fathers, in their turn, took with them when, with Joshua, they came into the heritage of the nations whom God was driving out before the face of our fathers, till the time of David,

46

Who was pleasing to God; and he had a desire to make a holy tent for the God of Jacob.

47

But Solomon was the builder of his house.

48

But still, the Most High has not his resting-place in houses made with hands, as the prophet says,

49

Heaven is the seat of my power, and earth is a resting-place for my feet: what sort of house will you make for me, says the Lord, or what is my place of rest?

Acts 7:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:46 say?
Acts 7:46 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Who was pleasing to God; and he had a desire to make a holy tent for the God of Jacob.”
Where is Acts 7:46 in the Bible?
Acts 7:46 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 46.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 7:46.
What translation should I read Acts 7:46 in?
Acts 7:46 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 7:46?
Acts 7:46 reads (BBE): “Who was pleasing to God; and he had a desire to make a holy tent for the God of Jacob.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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