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The term "House of God" is a significant concept in the Bible, representing a place where God's presence dwells and where His people gather to worship Him. This entry explores the various dimensions and references to the "House of God" throughout the Scriptures.

Old Testament References

1.Bethel: The first mention of the "House of God" is found inGenesis 28:17-19, where Jacob names the place Bethel, meaning "House of God," after his dream of a ladder reaching to heaven. Jacob declares, "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven" (Genesis 28:17). Bethel becomes a significant site for worship and remembrance of God's covenant.

2.Tabernacle: The Tabernacle, described inExodus 25-27, serves as a portable "House of God" during Israel's wilderness journey. It is the place where God's presence dwells among His people, and where sacrifices and offerings are made.Exodus 25:8 states, "Then have them make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them" .

3.Temple in Jerusalem: King Solomon builds the first permanent "House of God," the Temple in Jerusalem, as described in1 Kings 6-8. This Temple becomes the central place of worship for Israel. In1 Kings 8:10-11, the glory of the LORD fills the Temple, signifying God's presence: "And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD, so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud; for the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD" .

New Testament Understanding

1.Jesus Christ: In the New Testament, Jesus refers to Himself as the true Temple, the ultimate "House of God." InJohn 2:19-21, Jesus says, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." The Jews then said, "It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and You will raise it up in three days?" But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body" . This indicates that Jesus embodies the presence of God among His people.

2.The Church: The concept of the "House of God" extends to the Church, the body of believers. In1 Timothy 3:15, Paul writes, "But if I am delayed, you will know how to conduct yourself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth" . The Church is seen as the spiritual "House of God," where believers gather to worship and serve.

3.Believers as Temples: The New Testament also teaches that individual believers are temples of the Holy Spirit. In1 Corinthians 6:19, Paul states, "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own" . This emphasizes the indwelling presence of God in the lives of believers.

Eschatological Vision

In the book of Revelation, the ultimate "House of God" is depicted as the New Jerusalem, where God will dwell with His people eternally.Revelation 21:3 declares, "And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: 'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God'" . This vision reflects the culmination of God's redemptive plan, where His presence is fully realized among His people.

Throughout the Bible, the "House of God" serves as a powerful symbol of God's desire to dwell with His people, providing a place for worship, communion, and the manifestation of His glory.2 Timothy 3:16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
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Acts 20:28
Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.
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James 5:16
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
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Hebrews 10:25
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching.
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James 5:14
Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:
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1 Corinthians 3:11
For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
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Matthew 16:18
And I say also to you, That you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
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1 Corinthians 3:16
Know you not that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
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1 Peter 4:17
For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?
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House of God

HOUSE OF GOD

InGenesis 28:17, 22 = BETHEL (which see). In Judges, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Psalms, etc. (beth ha-'elohim), a designation of the sanctuary = "house of Yahweh" (of the tabernacle,Judges 18:31;Judges 20:18, 26 the King James Version; of the temple,1 Chronicles 9:11;1 Chronicles 24:5 the King James Version;2 Chronicles 5:14Psalm 42:4Isaiah 2:3, etc.; of the 2nd temple,Ezra 5:8, 15Nehemiah 6:10;Nehemiah 13:11; compareMatthew 12:4). Spiritually, in the New Testament, the "house of God" (oikos theou) is the church or community of believers (1 Timothy 3:15Hebrews 10:211 Peter 4:17; compare1 Corinthians 3:9, 16, 171 Peter 2:5).

2324. therapon -- an attendant
... like a friend serving in a tender, noble way (used only in Heb 3:5). Moses is called
a faithful 2324 ("willing servant") of "thehouse (people) ofGod."....
1009. Beth Arebel -- "house ofGod's ambush," a place in Palestine
... Beth Arebel. 1010 . "house ofGod's ambush," a place in Palestine. Transliteration:
Beth Arebel Phonetic Spelling: (bayth ar-bale') Short Definition: Beth-arbel...

1008. Betheel -- "house ofGod," a city in Ephraim, also a place...
... Betheel. 1009 . "house ofGod," a city in Ephraim, also a place in S. Judah.
Transliteration: Betheel Phonetic Spelling: (bayth-ale') Short Definition: Bethel...

Prayer and theHouse ofGod
... XIV. PRAYER AND THEHOUSE OFGOD. "And dear to...God. As worship is prayer,
thehouse ofGod is a place set apart for worship. It is...

TheHouse ofGod.
... THE CHURCH. XLII. THEHOUSE OFGOD. Yn nh? fy Nuw, lle tawel, llawn o hedd
4,6,4,6,4,6,4,6. In thine abode. Sweet peace and gladness reign; While left below....

TheHouse ofGod.
... INTRODUCTION AND CLOSE OF WORSHIP. 25. " TheHouse ofGod. 25. 11s. M.
Edmeston. TheHouse ofGod. 1 There's a refuge of peace...

House ofGod.
... INTRODUCTION AND CLOSE OF WORSHIP. 54. "House ofGod. 54. LM Salisbury
Co.House ofGod. 1 Lo,God is here! Let us adore, And...

AHouse forGod.
... INSTALLATIONS. 704. " AHouse forGod. 704. LM Watts. AHouse forGod. 1 Where
shall we go to seek and find A habitation for ourGod? A...

On Leaving theHouse ofGod.
... ORIGINAL HYMNS HYMN CCCLV. On leaving theHouse ofGod. 6.6.8.6 James Montgomery.
On leaving theHouse ofGod. Thy word, Almighty Lord,....

LM Anonymous. TheHouse ofGod.
... I. PUBLIC WORSHIP. 4. LM Anonymous. TheHouse ofGod. 1 Be still! be still!
for all around, On either hand, is holy ground: Here...

Longing for theHouse ofGod.
... INTRODUCTION AND CLOSE OF WORSHIP. 63. " Longing for theHouse ofGod.
63. CM Watts. Longing for theHouse ofGod. 1 Early, my...

Delight in theHouse ofGod.
... INTRODUCTION AND CLOSE OF WORSHIP. 14. " Delight in theHouse ofGod.
14. SPM Watts. Delight in theHouse ofGod. 1 How pleased...

Psalm 84 Longing for theHouse ofGod.
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 84 Longing for thehouse ofGod. 6,6,6,6,4,4,4,4 Longing
for thehouse ofGod. PAUSE. Lord of the worlds above,....

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