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(represented by several Heb. and Gr. words). God is metaphorically called the habitation of his people (Psa_71:3), in him they find the most delightful rest, safety, and comfort (Psa_91:9). Justice and judgment are the habitation of God's throne (Psa_89:14), all his acts being founded on justice and judgment (Psa_117:2). The land of Canaan, the city of Jerusalem, the tabernacle and Temple, are spoken of as the habitation of God; there he does or did signally show himself present (Psa_132:5; Psa_132:13; Eph_2:22). Eternity is represented as his habitation (Isa_57:15). He “inhabited the praises of Israel,” a told metaphor, implying that Jehovah is the object of, and kindly accepts the praises of his people (Psa_22:3). SEE DWELLING.