Isa 66:1-2 | JFB | STEP | 1. heaven . . . throne . . . where is . . . house . . . ye build —The same sentiment is expressed, as a precautionary proviso for the majesty of God in deigning to own any earthly temple as His, as if He could be circumscribed by space ( ) in inaugurating the temple of stone; next, as to the temple of the Holy Ghost ( ); lastly here, as to "the tabernacle of God with men" ( ). where —rather, "what is this house that ye are building, &c.—what place is this for My rest?" [VITRINGA ].

Isaiah 66:1-2

1. heaven . . . throne . . . where is . . . house . . . ye build—The same sentiment is expressed, as a precautionary proviso for the majesty of God in deigning to own any earthly temple as His, as if He could be circumscribed by space (1Ki 8:27) in inaugurating the temple of stone; next, as to the temple of the Holy Ghost (Ac 7:48, 49); lastly here, as to "the tabernacle of God with men" (Isa 2:2, 3; Eze 43:4, 7; Re 21:3).

where—rather, "what is this house that ye are building, &c.—what place is this for My rest?" [VITRINGA].

2. have been—namely, made by Me. Or, absolutely, were things made; and therefore belong to Me, the Creator [JEROME].

look—have regard.

poor—humble (Isa 57:15).

trembleth at . . . word— (2Ki 22:11, 19; Ezr 9:4). The spiritual temple of the heart, though not superseding the outward place of worship, is God's favorite dwelling (Joh 14:23). In the final state in heaven there shall be "no temple," but "the Lord God" Himself (Re 21:22).