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God's Infinite Nature
Solomon expresses a profound theological truth: God is infinite and cannot be contained by any man-made structure, not even 'the heaven of heavens.' Commentators agree that Solomon understood he wasn't building a house for God to live in, but a place dedicated to Him.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 2:6
18th Century
Theologian
Only to burn sacrifice before him - Solomon seems to mean that building the temple can be justified only from the human side—not the divine.…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 2:6
19th Century
Bishop
But who is able. —Literally, who could keep strength? (See 1 Chronicles 29:14.)
T…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 2:6
17th Century
Pastor
But who is able to build him an house
Suitable to the greatness of his majesty, especially as he dwells not in templ…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 2:1–18
17th Century
Minister
Solomon informs Huram of the particular services to be performed in the temple. The mysteries of the true religion, unlike those of the Gentile sup…