# it was written This can be stated in an active form. Alternate translation: "someone had written" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]]) # your house This term refers to the temple, God's house. # consume The word "consume" points to the metaphor of "fire." Jesus's love for the temple is like a fire that burns within him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])