Mark 11:17

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Is it

Of all nations the house of prayer

Jeremiah 7:11

Hosea 12:7

John 2:16

Bible References

Is it

“Also concerning the foreigner who is not of Your people Israel, when he comes from a far country for Your name’s sake

Even those I will bring to My holy mountain
And make them joyful in My house of prayer.
Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be acceptable on My altar;
For My house will be called a house of prayer for all the peoples.”

“All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered together to you,
The rams of Nebaioth will minister to you;
They will go up with acceptance on My altar,
And I shall

glorify My glorious house.

saying to them, “It is written, ‘And My house shall be a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a robbers’ den.”

Of all nations the house of prayer

Has this house, which is called by My name, become a den of robbers in your sight? Behold, I, even I, have seen it,” declares the Lord.

A merchant, in whose hands are false balances,
He loves to oppress.

and to those who were selling the doves He said, “Take these things away; stop making My Father’s house a place of business.”