How does house of god develop through the rest of Scripture?

The house of God moves from Bethel to the tabernacle and temple, to Jesus' own body (John 2:21), to the church as 'the house of God' (1 Timothy 3:15), and to God dwelling with His people forever (Revelation 21:3).

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Where Does the Bible First Mention House of God?

Q: Where does the Bible first mention house of god?

The Bible first mentions house of god in Genesis 28:17, using the original word beth Elohim (בית אלהים). Awed by his dream, Jacob calls the place 'the house of God... the gate of heaven'—the first house of God marks where heaven meets earth in worship.

The Bible first mentions house of god in Genesis 28:17, from the original word beth Elohim (בית אלהים). Awed by his dream, Jacob calls the place 'the house of God... the gate of heaven'—the first house of God marks where heaven meets earth in worship.

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