3 occurrences in 12 translations

'Contain' in the Bible

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?

Verse ConceptsGod, As SpiritGod, Present EverywhereGod Is TranscendentGod, InfiniteGod's DwellingThe Vastness Of Nature

But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!

Verse ConceptsGod, As SpiritGod, Present EverywhereHeaven, God's HabitationGod, InfiniteGod's Dwelling

Solomon also dedicated the middle of the court in front of the LORD's Temple by offering there burnt offerings and fat from peace offerings because the bronze altar that Solomon had made could not contain the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and fat portion offerings.

Verse ConceptsFellowship OfferingCourtyardSacrifice On The Bronze Altar

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Arrest (38 instances)
Check (14 instances)
Comprise (1 instance)
Contain (24 instances)
Include (21 instances)
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