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Berean Standard Bible

“However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:”

Acts 7:48

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Near the end of his speech, Stephen speaks about Solomon building the temple, then adds a statement that unsettles his hearers, who are devoted to the temple.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:

World English Bible (WEB)

However, the Most High doesn’t dwell in temples made with hands, as the prophet says,

King James Version (KJV)

Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

American Standard Version (ASV)

Howbeit the Most High dwelleth not in [houses] made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But still, the Most High has not his resting-place in houses made with hands, as the prophet says,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

'But the Most High in sanctuaries made with hands does not dwell, according as the prophet said:

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Si bien el Altísimo no habita en templos hechos de mano; como el profeta dice:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Sin embargo, el Altísimo no vive en templos hechos por seres humanos.

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