Chain Study Through the Bible
Temple
Trace the theme of Temple chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to Revelation.
308
Verses
32
Books
20
Old Testament
12
New Testament
161
Sub-topics
The Chain of Temple Through Scripture
Old Testament20 books
Genesis
Old Testament1 referenceGenesis 22:2,4-- Where Abraham offered Isaac
1 Samuel
Old Testament2 references1 Samuel 5:2-- Of Dagon, at Ashdod
1 Samuel 31:10-- Trophies stored
Of Dagon, at AshdodTrophies stored
2 Samuel
Old Testament4 references2 Samuel 7:2,3-- David undertakes the building
2 Samuel 7:4-12-- Forbidden by God because David was a man of
2 Samuel 7:7-- Not asked for by
2 Samuel 7:13-- The building of, committed to Solomon
David undertakes the buildingForbidden by God because David was a man ofNot asked for byThe building of, committed to Solomon
1 Kings
Old Testament43 references1 Kings 5:3-- Forbidden by God because David was a man of
1 Kings 5:13-16-- Solomon drafts men for the building
1 Kings 5:8-18-- Materials for, furnished by Hiram
1 Kings 5:17,18-- Materials prepared
1 Kings 5:17,18-- Foundations
+ 38 more references
Forbidden by God because David was a man ofSolomon drafts men for the buildingMaterials for, furnished by HiramMaterials prepared+31 more
2 Kings
Old Testament22 references2 Kings 5:18-- Of Rimmon, at Damascus
2 Kings 10:21,27-- Of Baal, at Samaria
2 Kings 11:10-- Also called TEMPLE OF THE LORD
2 Kings 11:14-- Pillars
2 Kings 11:2,3-- Chambers
+ 17 more references
Of Rimmon, at DamascusOf Baal, at SamariaAlso called TEMPLE OF THE LORDPillars+15 more
1 Chronicles
Old Testament20 references1 Chronicles 10:9,10-- Trophies stored
1 Chronicles 15:16-- Services in, organized by David
1 Chronicles 21:28-30-- Site
1 Chronicles 22:7-- David undertakes the building
1 Chronicles 22:8-- Forbidden by God because David was a man of
+ 15 more references
Trophies storedServices in, organized by DavidSiteDavid undertakes the building+10 more
2 Chronicles
Old Testament54 references2 Chronicles 2:5,6-- Greatness
2 Chronicles 2:2,17,18-- Solomon drafts men for the building
2 Chronicles 2:4-- For the offering of sweet incense
2 Chronicles 2:4-- For the continual shewbread and the burnt offerings
2 Chronicles 3:1-- David makes preparation
+ 49 more references
GreatnessSolomon drafts men for the buildingFor the offering of sweet incenseFor the continual shewbread and the burnt offerings+41 more
Ezra
Old Testament16 referencesEzra 1:7-- Destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar, and the valuable contents carried to Babylon
Ezra 1:7-11-- Restoration of, ordered by Cyrus
Ezra 1-- Restored by Zerubbabel
Ezra 2:68,69-- Restored by Zerubbabel
Ezra 3:2-13-- Restored by Zerubbabel
+ 11 more references
Destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar, and the valuable contents carried to BabylonRestoration of, ordered by CyrusRestored by ZerubbabelBuilding of, suspended+4 more
Nehemiah
Old Testament3 referencesNehemiah 6:10,11-- For refuge
Nehemiah 7:70-72-- Restored by Zerubbabel
Nehemiah 10:37-39-- Offerings brought to
For refugeRestored by ZerubbabelOfferings brought to
Psalms
Old Testament7 referencesPsalms 20:2-- ZION
Psalms 48:12-- ZION
Psalms 74:2-- ZION
Psalms 79:1-- HOLY TEMPLE
Psalms 79:1-- Destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar, and the valuable contents carried to Babylon
+ 2 more references
ZIONHOLY TEMPLEDestroyed by Nebuchadnezzar, and the valuable contents carried to BabylonDavid undertakes the building
Isaiah
Old Testament14 referencesIsaiah 2:3-- HOUSE OF THE GOD OF JACOB
Isaiah 2:2-- MOUNTAIN OF THE LORD' S HOUSE
Isaiah 2:3-- ZION
Isaiah 27:13-- HOLY MOUNT
Isaiah 27:13-- For prayer and worship
+ 9 more references
HOUSE OF THE GOD OF JACOBMOUNTAIN OF THE LORD' S HOUSEZIONHOLY MOUNT+9 more
Jeremiah
Old Testament11 referencesJeremiah 7:2-- For prayer and worship
Jeremiah 19:14-- The great courtyard
Jeremiah 26:2-- The great courtyard
Jeremiah 26:10-- New gate
Jeremiah 26:2-- For prayer and worship
+ 6 more references
For prayer and worshipThe great courtyardNew gateDestroyed by Nebuchadnezzar, and the valuable contents carried to Babylon+2 more
Lamentations
Old Testament3 referencesLamentations 1:10-- Holiness
Lamentations 2:7-- Destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar, and the valuable contents carried to Babylon
Lamentations 4:1-- Destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar, and the valuable contents carried to Babylon
HolinessDestroyed by Nebuchadnezzar, and the valuable contents carried to Babylon
Ezekiel
Old Testament7 referencesEzekiel 7:22,25-- Destruction of, foretold
Ezekiel 8:16-- Ezekiel' s vision concerning
Ezekiel 10:3,4-- A dwelling place of the Lord
Ezekiel 37:26,28-- EZEKIEL' S VISION OF
Ezekiel 40:48-- EZEKIEL' S VISION OF
+ 2 more references
Destruction of, foretoldEzekiel' s vision concerningA dwelling place of the LordEZEKIEL' S VISION OF+2 more
Daniel
Old Testament7 referencesDaniel 1:2-- At Babylon
Daniel 1:2-- Trophies stored
Daniel 5:2,3-- Vessels of, used by Belshazzar
Daniel 6:10-- Prayer made toward
Daniel 8:13,14-- Prophecies of its restoration
+ 2 more references
At BabylonTrophies storedVessels of, used by BelshazzarPrayer made toward+2 more
Jonah
Old Testament1 referenceJonah 2:4-- Prayer made toward
Micah
Old Testament1 referenceMicah 1:2-- A dwelling place of the Lord
Haggai
Old Testament5 referencesHaggai 1:2-9-- Resumed
Haggai 1-- Prophecies of its restoration
Haggai 2:3-- Restored by Zerubbabel
Haggai 2:15-- Resumed
Haggai 2-- Prophecies of its restoration
ResumedProphecies of its restorationRestored by Zerubbabel
Zechariah
Old Testament7 referencesZechariah 1:16-- Prophecies of its restoration
Zechariah 4:8-10-- Prophecies of its restoration
Zechariah 6:12-15-- Prophecies of its restoration
Zechariah 7:2,3-- For prayer and worship
Zechariah 8:21,22-- For prayer and worship
+ 2 more references
Prophecies of its restorationFor prayer and worshipResumed
Malachi
Old Testament1 referenceMalachi 3:1-- Prophecies of its restoration
400 Years of Silence
New Testament12 books
Matthew
New Testament13 referencesMatthew 4:5-7-- Jesus taken to the pinnacle of, during his temptation
Matthew 21:13-- HOUSE OF PRAYER
Matthew 21:14,15-- Jesus performs miracles in
Matthew 21:12,13-- Jesus expels money-exchangers from
Matthew 23:17-- Holiness
+ 8 more references
Jesus taken to the pinnacle of, during his temptationHOUSE OF PRAYERJesus performs miracles inJesus expels money-exchangers from+8 more
Mark
New Testament9 referencesMark 11:17-- For prayer and worship
Mark 11:27-33-- Jesus teaches in
Mark 11:15-17-- Jesus expels money-exchangers from
Mark 12:41-44-- Treasury of
Mark 12:35-44-- Jesus teaches in
+ 4 more references
For prayer and worshipJesus teaches inJesus expels money-exchangers fromTreasury of+3 more
Luke
New Testament15 referencesLuke 1:10-- For prayer and worship
Luke 1:5-23-- Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Luke 2:37-- For prayer and worship
Luke 2:21-39-- Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Luke 2:25-35-- Simeon blesses the infant Jesus in
+ 10 more references
For prayer and worshipZacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a sonJesus brought to, according to the law and customSimeon blesses the infant Jesus in+9 more
John
New Testament11 referencesJohn 2:16-- FATHER' S HOUSE
John 2:14-16-- Holiness
John 2:20-- 46 Years in building
John 2:15,16-- Jesus expels money-exchangers from
John 2:19-- Of the corpse of Jesus
+ 6 more references
FATHER' S HOUSEHoliness46 Years in buildingJesus expels money-exchangers from+3 more
Acts
New Testament19 referencesActs 2:46-- The disciples worship in, after the resurrection
Acts 3:2-- Beautiful gate
Acts 3:1-- For prayer and worship
Acts 3:10-- The Beautiful Gate
Acts 3:11-- Solomon' s Porch (portico)
+ 14 more references
The disciples worship in, after the resurrectionBeautiful gateFor prayer and worshipThe Beautiful Gate+11 more
1 Corinthians
New Testament1 reference1 Corinthians 3:16,17-- Of the indwelling of
2 Corinthians
New Testament1 reference2 Corinthians 6:16-- Of the indwelling of
Ephesians
New Testament2 referencesEphesians 1:22,23-- Of Christ, the head of the ekklesia (his community, his body, cf
Ephesians 2:21-- Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Of Christ, the head of the ekklesia (his community, his body, cfOf the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Colossians
New Testament1 referenceColossians 1:18,24-- Of Christ, the head of the ekklesia (his community, his body, cf
2 Thessalonians
New Testament1 reference2 Thessalonians 2:4-- Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Hebrews
New Testament1 referenceHebrews 9:3-- THE HOLIEST OF ALL
Revelation
New Testament5 referencesRevelation 3:12-- Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Revelation 11-- Of the kingdom of Christ
Revelation 14:15,17-- Of the kingdom of Christ
Revelation 15:5-8-- Sending forth the forces of righteousness against the powers of evil
Revelation 16:1-17-- Sending forth the forces of righteousness against the powers of evil
Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)Of the kingdom of ChristSending forth the forces of righteousness against the powers of evil
What This Chain Teaches
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This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to Revelation, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
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The chain bridges both testaments with 20 Old Testament and 12 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
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Temple is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
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With 161 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Temple in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
161 aspects of Temple found in Scripture
SOLOMON' S(0 verses)
Also called TEMPLE OF THE LORD(1 verse)
HOLY TEMPLE(1 verse)
HOLY HOUSE(1 verse)
HOUSE OF(2 verses)
HOUSE OF THE LORD(2 verses)
FATHER' S HOUSE(1 verse)
HOUSE OF THE GOD OF JACOB(1 verse)
HOUSE OF MY GLORY(1 verse)
HOUSE OF PRAYER(2 verses)
HOUSE OF SACRIFICE(1 verse)
HOUSE OF THEIR SANCTUARY(1 verse)
HOLY AND BEAUTIFUL HOUSE(1 verse)
HOLY MOUNT(1 verse)
MOUNTAIN OF THE LORD' S HOUSE(1 verse)
PALACE(1 verse)
SANCTUARY(1 verse)
TABERNACLE OF WITNESS(1 verse)
ZION(5 verses)
Greatness(1 verse)
... and 141 more sub-topics