Acts 7:49 akjv — Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will you build me? says the Lord: or what is the place of my…

American King James Version

"Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will you build me? says the Lord: or what is the place of my rest? "

— Acts 7:49, American King James Version

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Acts 7 — Context

46

Who found favor before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.

47

But Solomon built him an house.

48

However, the most High dwells not in temples made with hands; as says the prophet,

49

Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will you build me? says the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?

50

Has not my hand made all these things? ¶

51

You stiff necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, you do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do you.

52

Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which showed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom you have been now the betrayers and murderers:

Acts 7:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:49 say?
Acts 7:49 in the American King James Version reads: “Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will you build me? says the Lord: or what is the place of my rest? ”
Where is Acts 7:49 in the Bible?
Acts 7:49 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 49.
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 7:49.
What translation should I read Acts 7:49 in?
Acts 7:49 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 7:49?
Acts 7:49 reads (AKJV): “Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will you build me? says the Lord: or what is the place of my rest? ” 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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