Acts 7:46 web — who found favor in the sight of God, and asked to find a habitation for the God of Jacob.

World English Bible

"who found favor in the sight of God, and asked to find a habitation for the God of Jacob."

— Acts 7:46, World English Bible

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Acts 7 — Context

43

You took up the tabernacle of Moloch, the star of your god Rephan, the figures which you made to worship. I will carry you away beyond Babylon.'

44

"Our fathers had the tabernacle of the testimony in the wilderness, even as he who spoke to Moses commanded him to make it according to the pattern that he had seen;

45

which also our fathers, in their turn, brought in with Joshua when they entered into the possession of the nations, whom God drove out before the face of our fathers, to the days of David,

46

who found favor in the sight of God, and asked to find a habitation for the God of Jacob.

47

But Solomon built him a house.

48

However, the Most High doesn't dwell in temples made with hands, as the prophet says,

49

'heaven is my throne, and the earth a footstool for my feet. What kind of house will you build me?' says the Lord; 'or what is the place of my rest?

Acts 7:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 7:46 say?
Acts 7:46 in the World English Bible reads: “who found favor in the sight of God, and asked to find a habitation 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 (WEB): “who found favor in the sight of God, and asked to find a habitation 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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