John Trapp Complete Commentary - Acts 7:48
48 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, Ver. 48. Howbeit, the Most High dwelleth not ] This he subjoineth, because the Jews bore themselves so bold upon the temple, and made such ado about it, as if God were tied to it (as the Chinese chain their gods, that they may be sure of them), crying, "The temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord," when they little respected the Lord of the temple. The disciples also were taxed with this error, Matthew... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Acts 7:47
47 But Solomon built him an house. Ver. 47. But Solomon built him a house ] A stately house indeed, one of the seven wonders of the world (how basely soever Florus writeth of it, out of his deep and desperate hatred of that nation and their religion): far beyond that Ephesian temple of Diana, built all of cedar, in an apish imitation of it; or the Turks’ mosques, which yet are very magnificent; the Great Turk also never comes into them but (for reverence’ sake to his God) he lays aside all... read more