2 Chronicles 2:6

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Summary

But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him?

But who

Who am i then

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Deuteronomy 12:5

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Jeremiah 17:12

Bible References

But who

Does God really live on earth with people? If heaven and the highest heaven cannot hold you, then how can this Temple that I have built?

Can you, O God, really live on earth? Not even heaven or the heaven of heavens is large enough to hold you. How can this Temple I have built be large enough?

This is what Jehovah says: Heaven is my throne. Earth is my footstool. Where can you people build a house or resting place for me?

The most High does not dwell in houses made with hands as the prophet says,

Who am i then

Please give me the wisdom and knowledge I need to rule over them. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?

But Moses said: Who am I to go to Pharaoh and lead your people out of Egypt?

David went into the tent he set up for the ark. Then he sat there and prayed: Jehovah All-Powerful, my family and I do not deserve what you have already done for us.

Yet my people and I cannot really give you anything. This is because everything is a gift from you, and we have only given back what is yours already.

To the one an aroma of death leading to death and to the other an aroma from life to life. And who is sufficient for these things?

To me, the very least of all the holy ones, was given grace (loving divine influence) to preach to the people of the nations the untraceable riches of Christ.

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You should seek Jehovah at the place Jehovah your God chooses out of all your tribes. This is where he will dwell and establish his name. This is where you should go.

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From the very beginning our sanctuary was a glorious throne on high.