Isa 66:1-2 | TNotes | STEP | 66:1 my throne ... my footstool: God’s kingdom extends over all creation (see 40:22 ; Matt 5:34-35 ). • a temple ... a resting place: Because the entire universe is God’s dwelling place, humans cannot limit him to a building (see 1 Kgs 8:27 ). • Stephen quoted Isa 66:1-2a in his last sermon (Acts 7:49-50 ).

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b40:22►

cMatt 5:34-35►

d1 Kgs 8:27►

eIsa 66:1-2a►

fActs 7:49-50►

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h57:15►

iPs 51:17►

‏ Isaiah 66:1-2

66:1 ^a my throne ... my footstool: God’s kingdom extends over all creation (see 40:22 ^b; Matt 5:34-35 ^c).

• a temple ... a resting place: Because the entire universe is God’s dwelling place, humans cannot limit him to a building (see 1 Kgs 8:27 ^d).

• Stephen quoted Isa 66:1-2a ^e in his last sermon (Acts 7:49-50 ^f).
66:2 ^g God is pleased to dwell with those who have humble and contrite hearts (57:15 ^h; Ps 51:17 ⁱ).

• who tremble at my word: The humble and contrite submit themselves to God’s will, whereas the arrogant resist it.