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# house of God, Yahweh's house
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## Definition
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In the Bible, the phrases "house of God" (God's house) and "house of Yahweh (Yahweh's house) refer to a place where God is worshiped.
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* This term is also used more specifically to refer to the tabernacle or the temple.
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* Sometimes "God's house" is used to refer to the people of God.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* When referring to a place of worship, this term could be translated as, "a house for worshiping God" or "a place for worshiping God."
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* If it is referring to the temple or tabernacle, this could be translated as, "the temple
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