Acts 7:46
Acts 7:46 in Multiple Translations
who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob.
Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.
who found favor in the sight of God, and asked to find a habitation for the God of Jacob.
Who was pleasing to God; and he had a desire to make a holy tent for the God of Jacob.
David found favor with God and asked to make a more permanent home for the God of Jacob.
Who found fauour before God, and desired that hee might finde a tabernacle for the God of Iacob.
who found favour before God, and requested to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob;
who found favor in the sight of God, and asked to find a habitation for the God of Jacob.
Who found favor before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.
Who found grace before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.
David pleased God, and he asked God to let him build a house where he and all of our Israeli people could worship God.
God was good to David. And David wanted to build a ceremony house, instead of that tent, for the God of us Israel people. So David asked God to let him build that house.
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Study Notes — Acts 7:46
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- Gill's Exposition on Acts 7:46
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- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Acts 7:46
- Trapp's Commentary on Acts 7:46
- Ellicott's Commentary on Acts 7:46
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 7:46
- Cambridge Bible on Acts 7:46
- Barnes' Notes on Acts 7:46
- Whedon's Commentary on Acts 7:46
- Sermons on Acts 7:46
Context — The Tabernacle of the Testimony
46who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob.
47But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. 48However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 132:1–5 | O LORD, remember on behalf of David all the hardships he endured, how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob: “I will not enter my house or get into my bed, I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob. ” |
| 2 | Acts 13:22 | After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 7:1–5 | After the king had settled into his palace and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.” And Nathan replied to the king, “Go and do all that is in your heart, for the LORD is with you.” But that night the word of the LORD came to Nathan, saying, “Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: Are you the one to build for Me a house to dwell in? |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 16:1 | Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 17:1–4 | After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.” But that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying, “Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: You are not the one to build Me a house in which to dwell. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 22:7–8 | “My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, but this word of the LORD came to me: ‘You have shed much blood and waged great wars. You are not to build a house for My Name because you have shed so much blood on the ground before Me. |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 6:21 | But David said to Michal, “I was dancing before the LORD, who chose me over your father and all his house when He appointed me ruler over the LORD’s people Israel. I will celebrate before the LORD, |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 7:8–16 | Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like the greatest in the land. And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that He Himself will establish a house for you. And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I moved out of your way. Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” |
| 9 | 2 Samuel 7:18–19 | Then King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far? And as if this was a small thing in Your eyes, O Lord GOD, You have also spoken about the future of the house of Your servant. Is this Your custom with man, O Lord GOD? |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 16:11–13 | And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. |
Acts 7:46 Summary
This verse is talking about how David, a king in the Bible, wanted to build a special house for God. David loved God and wanted to honor Him, so he asked if he could build a temple where people could worship. This shows us that David wanted to please God and make a special place for Him, just like we can make room for God in our own lives by following His commands and loving Him, as seen in John 14:23 and Matthew 22:37-40.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to find favor in the sight of God?
Finding favor in the sight of God means to be pleasing to Him and to receive His blessing, as seen in Acts 7:46 and also in Luke 1:30 where the angel tells Mary she has found favor with God.
Why did David want to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob?
David wanted to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob because he recognized God's presence with His people, as seen in Exodus 25:8 where God instructs Moses to build a tabernacle, and he desired to honor and worship Him in a more permanent way.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible's teaching on God's dwelling place?
This verse is part of a larger biblical theme of God's desire to dwell among His people, seen in Exodus 29:45-46 and Ezekiel 37:27, where God promises to live among His people forever.
What can we learn from David's example in this verse?
We can learn from David's example that we should strive to please God and seek to honor Him in our lives, as seen in 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Colossians 3:17, where we are instructed to do everything for God's glory.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to find favor in God's sight, and how can I cultivate a deeper relationship with Him?
- In what ways can I provide a dwelling place for God in my own life, and what does that look like in practical terms?
- How can I, like David, seek to honor and worship God in a way that is pleasing to Him?
- What are some ways that I can recognize and respond to God's presence in my life, just as David did in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Acts 7:46
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 7:46
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Acts 7:46
Trapp's Commentary on Acts 7:46
Ellicott's Commentary on Acts 7:46
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 7:46
Cambridge Bible on Acts 7:46
Barnes' Notes on Acts 7:46
Whedon's Commentary on Acts 7:46
Sermons on Acts 7:46
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Acts Highlights - Part 3 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the message of Stephen, who emphasizes the guilt of the people before God. Stephen talks about the history of Abraham, Moses, and David, highl |
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David and Goliath by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the promise of a land flowing with milk and honey, which is described as the glory of all lands on earth. He emphasizes the importance of cas |
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Presence of God by David Ravenhill | David Ravenhill emphasizes the profound longing for the presence of God, drawing parallels between the experiences of Moses and David in their pursuit of divine intimacy. He highli |
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Building the House of God - Part 2 by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes that the building of the house of God is not about physical structures but about the spiritual dwelling of God within His people. He urges the congregatio |
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David as a Youth (1 Samuel 16, 17) by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the significance of David's youth in God's redemptive plan, illustrating how David was chosen by God as a king despite being the least likely candidate. This s |
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Exposition on Psalm 133 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the beauty and importance of brethren dwelling together in unity, as highlighted in Psalms 132:1. He emphasizes how this unity led to the formation of Mon |
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Psalm 132 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about how the Ark foreshadowed the Church and was the object of pious care, emphasizing God's promises. Believers are encouraged to remind God of His covenant an |







