2 Chronicles 2:6

Of course, who can really build a temple for him, since the sky ¹  and the highest heavens cannot contain him? Who am I that I should build him a temple! It will really be only a place to offer sacrifices before him. ² 

Ex 3:11; De 12:5,6,11,14,26; 2Sa 7:18; 1Ki 8:27; 1Ch 29:14; 2Ch 1:10; 2Ch 6:18; Isa 66:1; Ac 7:48,49; 2Co 2:16; Eph 3:8

¹ tn Or “heavens” (also in v. 12). The Hebrew term שָׁמַיִם (shamayim) may be translated “heaven(s)” or “sky” depending on the context.

² tn Heb “Who retains strength to build for him a house, for the heavens and the heavens of heavens do not contain him? And who am I that I should build for him a house, except to sacrifice before him?”