Acts 7:48
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,”
κατοικέω
To dwell, to settle, to inhabit. Katoikeo. That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Dwelling is permanent residence not occasional visits. He wants to live in you fully.
ναός
temples
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ναός
Temple, sanctuary, shrine. Naos. Do you not know that you are God's temple? The most significant temple in the New Testament is the human body indwelt by the Holy Spirit.
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προφήτης
prophet
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προφήτης
Prophet, one who speaks forth. Prophetes. No prophecy was ever produced by the will of man. The prophets spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
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λέγω
says:
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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ὕψιστος
Most High
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ὕψιστος
highest, i.e. (masculine singular) the Supreme (God), or (neuter plural) the heavens
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χειροποίητος
hand-made
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χειροποίητος
manufactured, i.e. of human construction
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καθώς
Even as
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καθώς
just (or inasmuch) as, that
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