Isaiah 66:1

Korean 1961 (개역한글)

여호와께서 이같이 말씀하시되 하늘은 나의 보좌요 땅은 나의 발등상이니 너희가 나를 위하여 무슨 집을 지을꼬 나의 안식할 처소가 어디랴

이 구절의 의미

God is speaking through Isaiah and says that heaven is His throne and earth is His footstool. He questions why people think they can build a house for Him, as He doesn’t need a physical place to rest.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine you have a really big playground that is your whole house. You wouldn’t need a special chair or a bed because your playground is everywhere you go. God is like that playground, and He doesn’t need a special house because He’s everywhere already.

역사적 배경

The book of Isaiah was written by the prophet Isaiah around 700 BCE. This passage addresses the people of Israel, who were considering building a temple for God, but God is emphasizing that He is too vast to be confined to a building.

오늘의 적용

In today’s context, this verse reminds us that God is not limited to physical spaces like churches or temples. We can connect with God anywhere, anytime, and not just in designated religious buildings.

주제

• God's omnipresence
• worship
• temples
• spiritual vs. physical
• faith
• prayer

관련 구절

• 1 Kings 8:27
• Psalm 139:7-10
• John 4:21-24
• Acts 7:48-50
• 1 Corinthians 3:16

자주 묻는 질문

Does this verse mean we shouldn’t build churches?

This verse emphasizes that God isn’t confined to buildings. However, churches can still be important places for community and worship.

What does it mean that God's throne is heaven?

It means God is in control of everything from the highest place, showing His sovereignty and power over all creation.

How does this verse apply to prayer?

It reminds us that we can pray anywhere, as God is everywhere, not just in religious buildings.

What does it mean that God doesn’t have a place of rest?

God doesn’t need a physical space to rest because He is omnipresent and doesn’t need a place to reside as we do.