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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But it was Solomon who built a house for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But it was Solomon who actually built it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But it was Solomon who built a house for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But it was Solomon who built the house for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But Solomon built Him <i>the</i> house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But Solomon built him an house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But Solomon built Him a house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But it was Solomon who built a house for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But it was Solomon who built a house for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But it was Solomon who built a house for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But Solomon built a house for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But it was Solomon who built a house for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It was Solomon, rather, who built him a house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But it was Solomon who built Him a house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But Solomon built him a house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And it was finally King Solomon who built a house for God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But Solomon built him a house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But Solomon was the one who built a house for God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But it was Solomon who built him a house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />but it was Solomon who built a house for him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But it was Solomon who built the house for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Solomon built a house for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But Solomon built him a house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But Solomon built him a house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But it was Solomon who built a house for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But Solomon built him a house. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Solomon built Him a house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But Solomon built Him <i>the</i> house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Solomon built Him an house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon built for himself a house.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But Solomon built him a house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But it was Solomon who built a house for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But Solomon built a house for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But it was Solomon who built a house for him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But Solomon built God a house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But Solomon built a house for him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But Solomon built him a house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But Solomon built a house for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But Solomon built an house for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />it was Solomon however that built him a temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But it was Solomon who built a house for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But Solomon built a house for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But Solomon built Him an house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/7-47.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=2218" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm">Stephen's Address to the Sanhedrin</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">46</span>who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob. <span class="reftext">47</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But it was</a> <a href="/greek/4672.htm" title="4672: Solomōn (N-NMS) -- Solomon, son of David King of Israel, and Bathsheba. Of Hebrew origin; Solomon, the son of David.">Solomon</a> <a href="/greek/3618.htm" title="3618: oikodomēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm.">who built</a> <a href="/greek/3624.htm" title="3624: oikon (N-AMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">the house</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">for Him.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">48</span>However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-17.htm">1 Kings 8:17-20</a></span><br />Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. / But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart. / Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-7.htm">2 Chronicles 6:7-10</a></span><br />Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. / But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart. / Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-7.htm">1 Chronicles 22:7-10</a></span><br />“My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, / but this word of the LORD came to me: ‘You have shed much blood and waged great wars. You are not to build a house for My Name because you have shed so much blood on the ground before Me. / But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">1 Chronicles 28:2-6</a></span><br />Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it, / but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has shed blood.’ / Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a></span><br />And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/5-3.htm">1 Kings 5:3-5</a></span><br />“As you are well aware, due to the wars waged on all sides against my father David, he could not build a house for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD had put his enemies under his feet. / But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis. / So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">1 Kings 6:1</a></span><br />In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-37.htm">1 Kings 6:37-38</a></span><br />The foundation of the house of the LORD was laid in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign, in the month of Ziv. / In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, the eighth month, the temple was finished in every detail and according to every specification. So he built the temple in seven years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-1.htm">2 Chronicles 3:1-2</a></span><br />Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. / Solomon began construction on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of his reign.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-1.htm">2 Chronicles 2:1</a></span><br />Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-1.htm">2 Samuel 7:1-2</a></span><br />After the king had settled into his palace and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him, / he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-18.htm">1 Kings 8:18-19</a></span><br />But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart. / Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-11.htm">1 Chronicles 17:11-12</a></span><br />And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a></span><br />The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31</a></span><br />The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But Solomon built him an house.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/7-13.htm">2 Samuel 7:13</a></b></br> He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">1 Kings 5:1-18</a></b></br> And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">1 Kings 6:1,37,38</a></b></br> And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month Zif, which <i>is</i> the second month, that he began to build the house of the LORD… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/6-13.htm">Builder</a> <a href="/acts/7-44.htm">Built</a> <a href="/acts/7-42.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Solomon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm">Builder</a> <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Built</a> <a href="/acts/7-49.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-14.htm">Solomon</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/7-1.htm">Stephen, permitted to answer to the accusation of blasphemy,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/7-2.htm">shows that Abraham worshipped God rightly, and how God chose the fathers,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/7-20.htm">before Moses was born, and before the tabernacle and temple were built;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/7-37.htm">that Moses himself witnessed of Christ;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/7-44.htm">and that all outward ceremonies were ordained to last but for a time;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">51. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/7-51.htm">reprehending their rebellion, and murdering of Christ, whom the prophets foretold.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">54. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/7-54.htm">Whereupon they stone Stephen to death, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">59. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/7-59.htm">who commends his soul to Jesus, and humbly prays for them.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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He is known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, most notably the Temple in Jerusalem. Solomon's reign marked a period of peace and prosperity for Israel, allowing him to undertake such grand projects. His role in building the Temple fulfills the promise God made to David that his son would build a house for God's name (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a>). Solomon's wisdom and leadership are highlighted in <a href="/1_kings/3-5.htm">1 Kings 3:5-14</a>, where God grants him wisdom because he asked for discernment to govern the people rather than for personal gain.<p><b>who built the house</b><br>The "house" refers to the Temple in Jerusalem, a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant and a central place of worship for the Israelites. Before the Temple, the Ark was housed in a tent, the Tabernacle, which was a temporary and mobile sanctuary. The construction of the Temple signified a shift from a nomadic to a more settled form of worship. The building of the Temple is detailed in <a href="/1_kings/6.htm">1 Kings 6-7</a>, describing its grandeur and the materials used, such as cedar from Lebanon and gold overlay. The Temple served as a symbol of God's presence among His people and a place where sacrifices and offerings were made.<p><b>for Him</b><br>The "Him" refers to God, emphasizing that the Temple was built for the worship and glory of God, not for Solomon's own honor. This aligns with the biblical theme that all things are ultimately for God's glory (<a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31</a>). The Temple was a place where God's name would dwell, and it was meant to be a house of prayer for all nations (<a href="/isaiah/56-7.htm">Isaiah 56:7</a>). The dedication of the Temple by Solomon, as recorded in <a href="/1_kings/8.htm">1 Kings 8</a>, includes a prayer acknowledging God's greatness and asking for His presence and blessing upon the people of Israel. Solomon's Temple also foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, who referred to His body as the true Temple (<a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a>), indicating that God's presence would ultimately dwell in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel. Known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, Solomon is credited with constructing the First Temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house.htm">The House (Temple)</a></b><br>Refers to the First Temple in Jerusalem, which Solomon built as a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant and a center for Israelite worship. It symbolized God's presence among His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/stephen's_speech.htm">Stephen's Speech</a></b><br>Acts 7 records the speech of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, before the Sanhedrin. He recounts Israel's history, emphasizing God's presence with His people beyond physical structures.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_is_not_limited_to_buildings.htm">God's Presence is Not Limited to Buildings</a></b><br>While the Temple was a significant place for worship, God's presence is not confined to physical structures. Believers are encouraged to seek a personal relationship with God that transcends physical locations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience_over_ritual.htm">The Importance of Obedience Over Ritual</a></b><br>Solomon's building of the Temple was an act of obedience to God's command. However, God desires obedience and a heart aligned with His will more than mere ritualistic worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church_today.htm">The Role of the Church Today</a></b><br>The church, as the body of Christ, serves as a spiritual temple where believers gather to worship. It is essential to focus on the community and spiritual growth rather than just the physical building.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_faithfulness.htm">Legacy and Faithfulness</a></b><br>Solomon's legacy includes both his wisdom and his failures. Believers are encouraged to build a legacy of faithfulness and obedience to God, impacting future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_abandon_them.htm">What is building a spiritual house?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_the_psalmist_abide_in_god_forever.htm">How can the psalmist abide in God's 'tabernacle forever' (Ps 61:4) when Jewish worship practices and structures changed over time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_in_temples_(1_kings_8_13_acts_7_48).htm">Does God dwell in temples? (1 Kings 8:13 vs. Acts 7:48)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_evidence_of_ezekiel's_temple.htm">Ezekiel 43:10-11 provides specific temple measurements. Why is there no documented historical or archaeological evidence of a temple built exactly to these specifications?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 47.</span> - A house for <span class="accented">an house</span>, A.V. The <span class="greek">οϊκος</span> (the house) of ver. 47, which Solomon built, seems to be almost in contrast with the <span class="greek">σκήνωμα</span> (the tabernacle). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/7-47.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But [it was]</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Solomon</span><br /><span class="grk">Σολομῶν</span> <span class="translit">(Solomōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon, son of David King of Israel, and Bathsheba. Of Hebrew origin; Solomon, the son of David.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[who] built</span><br /><span class="grk">οἰκοδόμησεν</span> <span class="translit">(oikodomēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3618.htm">Strong's 3618: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] house</span><br /><span class="grk">οἶκον</span> <span class="translit">(oikon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3624.htm">Strong's 3624: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dwelling; by implication, a family.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for Him.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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