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Acts 17:24 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 17:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 17 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“God that made the world and all things therein , seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;”
Acts 17:24 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 17:24
God that made the world and all things therein (ὁ θεὸς ὁ ποιήσας τὸν κόσμον)—Paul's Areopagus address begins with divine transcendence. The verb poiēsas (made/created) echoes Genesis 1:1 in the Septuagint, establishing the God of Israel as Creator against Stoic pantheism and Epicurean deism. Lord of heaven and earth (κύριος ὑπάρχων οὐρανοῦ καὶ γῆς) asserts absolute sovereignty—the same kyrios title applied to Caesar, now claimed for Yahweh alone.Dwelleth not in temples made with hands (οὐκ ἐν χειροποιήτοις ναοῖς κατοικεῖ)—Paul directly challenges both pagan shrines and Jewish misunderstanding ...
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Cross-References for Acts 17:24
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“heaven and the heaven of heavens can't contain you; how much less this house that I have built!”
“to Yahweh your God belongs heaven and the heaven of heavens”
“the Most High doesn't dwell in temples made with hands”
“heaven is my throne”
“heaven and the heaven of heavens can't contain you; how much less this house which I have built!”
“Jesus answered”
“The heaven”
“seeing heaven and the heaven of heavens can't contain him? who am I then”
“Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.”
“he who created the heavens and stretched them out”