Acts 7:49 net — ‘Heaven is my throne, and earth is the footstool for my feet. What kind of house will you build for me, says the Lord,…

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"‘Heaven is my throne, and earth is the footstool for my feet. What kind of house will you build for me, says the Lord, or what is my resting place?"

— Acts 7:49, NET Bible

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Acts 7 — Context

46

He found favor with God and asked that he could find a dwelling place for the house of Jacob.

47

But Solomon built a house for him.

48

Yet the Most High does not live in houses made by human hands, as the prophet says,

49

‘Heaven is my throne, and earth is the footstool for my feet. What kind of house will you build for me, says the Lord, or what is my resting place?

50

Did my hand not make all these things?’

51

“You stubborn people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are always resisting the Holy Spirit, like your ancestors did!

52

Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute? They killed those who foretold long ago the coming of the Righteous One, whose betrayers and murderers you have now become!

Acts 7:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:49 say?
Acts 7:49 in the NET Bible reads: “‘Heaven is my throne, and earth is the footstool for my feet. What kind of house will you build for me, says the Lord, or what is my resting place?”
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 (NET): “‘Heaven is my throne, and earth is the footstool for my feet. What kind of house will you build for me, says the Lord, or what is my resting place?” 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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