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Colossians 1:19 to Psalm 68:17

NT Text: "in him all the fullness was pleased to dwell"

OT Source(s):

  • Psalm 68:17 (67:17 LXX) (εὐδοκέω + κατοικέω - "well-pleased to dwell" in Zion/temple)
  • Haggai 1:8; 2:7 (God pleased with house, will fill with glory)
  • 2 Maccabees 14:35; 3 Maccabees 2:15-16 (pleased to dwell in temple)
  • Targum 1 Kings 8 (God's good pleasure to dwell/Shekinah in temple)

Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Reference Type: Allusion

Connection Method(s): Typology + Longitudinal Theme

Significance: Christ is the new temple - locus of God's presence on earth