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23 Bible Verses About the Presence of God

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  • Psalm 139:7-10 and Jeremiah 23:24 say no place is outside God’s presence, the heavens, the depths and the far side of the sea included.
  • In Exodus 33:3 God tells Moses “I will not go with you”; in verse 14 he promises, “My Presence will go with you.”
  • Hebrews 13:5 applies to its readers the promise “never will I leave you,” spoken to Israel and Joshua in Deuteronomy 31:6-8 and Joshua 1:5.
  • Matthew’s Gospel names Jesus Immanuel, “God with us,” in its first chapter and ends with “I am with you always.”
  • John 1:14 and Revelation 21:3 use the Greek verb skenoo, to pitch a tent, for God dwelling among people.

The Bible speaks of God’s presence in two ways: he fills heaven and earth, and he promises to be with particular people. Psalm 139:7-10 and Jeremiah 23:24 say no one can flee or hide from him, and in Exodus 33:14 God promises Moses, “My Presence will go with you.” The New Testament places that presence in Jesus, named Immanuel (Matthew 1:23), and in the Holy Spirit living in believers (John 14:16-17). The language of dwelling runs from Exodus to Revelation.…

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Scripture quotations are from the New International Version.

Strong’s Greek 4637, σκηνόω (skenoo): to dwell, to tabernacle, to pitch a tent; used in John 1:14 and Revelation 21:3. biblehub.com/greek/4637

Strong’s Greek 4633, σκηνή (skene): tent, tabernacle, dwelling; used in Revelation 21:3. biblehub.com/greek/4633

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