1)

What is the meaning of "u'Mi Ya'atzor Ko'ach"?

1.

'Rashi': Do not think that I build a big building proper for Hashem. No one can build a building proper for Him! This is like "Ki Natzor Ko'ach Lehisnadev" (Divrei ha'Yamim I, 29:14).

2)

Why did he say that Shamayim cannot contain Hashem?

1.

'Rashi': I do not build a building proper for Him. It is merely needed to burn [Ketores and Korbanos] in front of Him.

2.

Malbim: If the Bayis were to dwell in it, a royal house would suffice. However, this is not possible. The Bayis is only for His honor; therefore, its honor must be according to the honor of the One for whose honor it is built.

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