2Ch 2:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5-6 : Solomon expressed his deep respect for God, saying, Great is our God above all gods (2 Chronicles 2:5 ). He acknowledged that no temple could fully contain God because even the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him (2 Chronicles 2:6 ). The temple was only a symbol of God’s greatness and a place for the people to worship. Solomon also humbly admitted that he was unworthy of the honor of building a house for God, showing his reverence and humility in serving God.

‏ 2 Chronicles 2:5

v. 5-6: Solomon expressed his deep respect for God, saying, Great is our God above all gods(2 Chronicles 2:5 ^a). He acknowledged that no temple could fully contain God because even the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him(2 Chronicles 2:6 ^b). The temple was only a symbol of God’s greatness and a place for the people to worship. Solomon also humbly admitted that he was unworthy of the honor of building a house for God, showing his reverence and humility in serving God.