Acts 7:49
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will you build me? said the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?
American King James Version (AKJV)
Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will you build me? said the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?
American Standard Version (ASV)
The heaven is my throne, And the earth the footstool of my feet: What manner of house will ye build me? saith the Lord: Or what is the place of my rest?
Basic English Translation (BBE)
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?
Webster's Revision
Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: What house will ye build for me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?
World English Bible
'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?
English Revised Version (ERV)
The heaven is my throne, And the earth the footstool of my feet: What manner of house will ye build me? saith the Lord: Or what is the place of my rest?
Barnes's Acts 7:49 Bible Commentary
Heaven is my throne - See the notes on Matthew 5:34.
Earth is my footstool - See the notes on Matthew 5:35.
What house ... - What house or temple can be large or magnificent enough for the dwelling of Him who made all things?
The place of my rest - My home, my abode, my fixed seat or habitation. Compare Psalm 95:11.
Wesley's Acts 7:49 Bible Commentary
7:49 What is the place of my rest? - Have I need to rest?
