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Isaiah 66:1-6

1 Judgment and Hope
This is what the Lord says:
“Heaven is my throne,
and the earth is my footstool.
Where is the house you will build for me?
Where will my resting place be?

2 Has not my hand made all these things,
and so they came into being?”
declares the Lord.
“This is the one I esteem:
he who is humble and contrite in spirit,
and trembles at my word.

3 But whoever sacrifices a bull
is like one who kills a man,
and whoever offers a lamb,
like one who breaks a dog’s neck;
whoever makes a grain offering
is like one who presents pig’s blood,
and whoever burns memorial incense,
like one who worships an idol.
They have chosen their own ways,
and their souls delight in their abominations;

4 so I also will choose harsh treatment for them
and will bring upon them what they dread.
For when I called, no one answered,
when I spoke, no one listened.
They did evil in my sight
and chose what displeases me.”

5 Hear the word of the Lord,
you who tremble at his word:
“Your brothers who hate you,
and exclude you because of my name, have said,
‘Let the Lord be glorified,
that we may see your joy!’
Yet they will be put to shame.

6 Hear that uproar from the city,
hear that noise from the temple!
It is the sound of the Lord
repaying his enemies all they deserve.

Cross References for Isaiah 66:1-6

Acts 17:24 - “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not l... Click to read the verse Acts 17:24 Click to read the verse Acts 17:24

Matthew 11:25 - Rest for the Weary At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, be... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:25

Psalms 115:16 - The highest heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to man. Click to read the verse Psalms 115:16 Click to read the verse Psalms 115:16

2 Chronicles 20:6 - and said: “O Lord, God of our fathers, are you not the God who is in heaven? You rule over all ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 20:6 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 20:6

Jeremiah 23:24 - Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?” declares the Lord. “Do not I fill h... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:24 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:24

Malachi 1:11 - My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every pl... Click to read the verse Malachi 1:11 Click to read the verse Malachi 1:11

Psalms 11:4 - The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord is on his heavenly throne. He observes the sons of men... Click to read the verse Psalms 11:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 11:4

Psalms 2:4 - The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them. Click to read the verse Psalms 2:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 2:4

Luke 10:21 - At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of h... Click to read the verse Luke 10:21 Click to read the verse Luke 10:21

Numbers 10:33 - So they set out from the mountain of the Lord and traveled for three days. The ark of the coven... Click to read the verse Numbers 10:33 Click to read the verse Numbers 10:33

Ezra 1:2 - “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: “‘The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the ki... Click to read the verse Ezra 1:2 Click to read the verse Ezra 1:2

Revelation 21:22 - I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. Click to read the verse Revelation 21:22 Click to read the verse Revelation 21:22

Exodus 15:2 - The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will prais... Click to read the verse Exodus 15:2 Click to read the verse Exodus 15:2

Psalms 132:5 - till I find a place for the Lord, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.” Click to read the verse Psalms 132:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 132:5

Deuteronomy 10:14 - To the Lord your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 10:14 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 10:14

Psalms 99:5 - Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy. Click to read the verse Psalms 99:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 99:5

Psalms 99:9 - Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his holy mountain, for the Lord our God is holy. Click to read the verse Psalms 99:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 99:9

1 Kings 8:27 - “But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you. ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:27 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:27

Exodus 17:16 - He said, “For hands were lifted up to the throne of the Lord. The Lord will be at war against t... Click to read the verse Exodus 17:16 Click to read the verse Exodus 17:16

Acts 7:49 - “‘Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build for me?... Click to read the verse Acts 7:49 Click to read the verse Acts 7:49

Matthew 6:9 - “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Click to read the verse Matthew 6:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:9

1 Chronicles 28:2 - King David rose to his feet and said: “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. I had it in my ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:2 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:2

Isaiah 60:13 - “The glory of Lebanon will come to you, the pine, the fir and the cypress together, to adorn th... Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:13

2 Chronicles 30:27 - The priests and the Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard them, for their prayer rea... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 30:27 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 30:27

Matthew 24:2 - “Do you see all these things?” he asked. “I tell you the truth, not one stone here will be left... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:2 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:2

Ezekiel 43:7 - He said: “Son of man, this is the place of my throne and the place for the soles of my feet. Th... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 43:7 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 43:7

Isaiah 40:22 - He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stret... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:22 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:22

Psalms 68:5 - A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. Click to read the verse Psalms 68:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 68:5

Psalms 132:14 - “This is my resting place for ever and ever; here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it— Click to read the verse Psalms 132:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 132:14

1 Chronicles 29:11 - Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, f... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:11 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:11

2 Chronicles 6:18 - “But will God really dwell on earth with men? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot con... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 6:18 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 6:18

Acts 7:48-50 - “However, the Most High does not live in houses made by men. As the prophet says: Click to read the verse Acts 7:48-50 Click to read the verse Acts 7:48-50

Isaiah 63:15 - Look down from heaven and see from your lofty throne, holy and glorious. Where are your zeal an... Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:15

Jeremiah 3:17 - At that time they will call Jerusalem The Throne of the Lord, and all nations will gather in Je... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:17 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:17

Habakkuk 2:20 - But the Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him.” Click to read the verse Habakkuk 2:20 Click to read the verse Habakkuk 2:20

2 Chronicles 2:6 - But who is able to build a temple for him, since the heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 2:6 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 2:6

Psalms 113:4 - The Lord is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. Click to read the verse Psalms 113:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 113:4

Psalms 123:1 - Psalm 123 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to you, to you whose throne is in heaven. Click to read the verse Psalms 123:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 123:1

Isaiah 6:1 - Isaiah’s Commission In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:1

2 Chronicles 6:41 - “Now arise, O Lord God, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. May your... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 6:41 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 6:41

Job 22:12 - “Is not God in the heights of heaven? And see how lofty are the highest stars! Click to read the verse Job 22:12 Click to read the verse Job 22:12

Psalms 33:14 - from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth— Click to read the verse Psalms 33:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 33:14

Psalms 132:7 - “Let us go to his dwelling place; let us worship at his footstool— Click to read the verse Psalms 132:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 132:7

Psalms 103:19 - The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. Click to read the verse Psalms 103:19 Click to read the verse Psalms 103:19

Matthew 5:34 - But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; Click to read the verse Matthew 5:34 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:34

Jeremiah 7:4-11 - Do not trust in deceptive words and say, “This is the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lor... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 7:4-11 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 7:4-11

Lamentations 3:66 - Pursue them in anger and destroy them from under the heavens of the Lord. Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:66 Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:66

Isaiah 33:5 - The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness. Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:5

2 Samuel 7:5-7 - “Go and tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord says: Are you the one to build me a house... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:5-7 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:5-7

John 4:20-21 - Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship... Click to read the verse John 4:20-21 Click to read the verse John 4:20-21

Matthew 5:34-35 - But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; Click to read the verse Matthew 5:34-35 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:34-35

Matthew 23:21-22 - And he who swears by the temple swears by it and by the one who dwells in it. Click to read the verse Matthew 23:21-22 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:21-22

Jeremiah 17:12 - A glorious throne, exalted from the beginning, is the place of our sanctuary. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:12 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:12

Matthew 23:22 - And he who swears by heaven swears by God’s throne and by the one who sits on it. Click to read the verse Matthew 23:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:22