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Acts 7:46 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Acts 7:46 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 7 verse 46 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.”
Acts 7:46 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 7:46
Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob. Stephen highlights David's faithful desire to build a permanent dwelling for God, a desire born from gratitude and reverence.Found favour indicates David's covenant relationship with God—not earned but graciously given. David, despite his sins, was 'a man after God's own heart' (1 Samuel 13:14). His desire to find a tabernacle sprang from holy ambition—wanting God's worship to have permanence and dignity matching His glory.The phrase God of Jacob emphasizes covenant continuity—the same God who made promises to ...
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Cross-References for Acts 7:46
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“remember David and all his affliction”
“he raised up David to be their king”
“when the king lived in his house”
“Are here all your children? He said”
“and sat before Yahweh; and he said”
“when David lived in his house”
“Thus says Yahweh of Armies”
“[It was] before Yahweh”
“As for me”
“How long will you mourn for Saul”