Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. New Living Translation Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. English Standard Version And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. Berean Standard Bible The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. Berean Literal Bible And the rain came down, and the torrents came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house; and it did not fall, for its foundation had been lain upon the rock. King James Bible And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. New King James Version and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. New American Standard Bible And the rain fell and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock. NASB 1995 “And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock. NASB 1977 “And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and burst against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded upon the rock. Legacy Standard Bible And the rain descended, and the rivers came, and the winds blew and fell against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock. Amplified Bible And the rain fell, and the floods and torrents came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. Christian Standard Bible The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock. Holman Christian Standard Bible The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock. American Standard Version and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon the rock. Contemporary English Version Rain poured down, rivers flooded, and winds beat against that house. But it was built on solid rock, and so it did not fall. English Revised Version and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon the rock. GOD'S WORD® Translation Rain poured, and floods came. Winds blew and beat against that house. But it did not collapse, because its foundation was on rock. Good News Translation The rain poured down, the rivers flooded over, and the wind blew hard against that house. But it did not fall, because it was built on rock. International Standard Version The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, but it did not collapse because its foundation was on the rock. NET Bible The rain fell, the flood came, and the winds beat against that house, but it did not collapse because it had been founded on rock. New Heart English Bible And the rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. Webster's Bible Translation And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. Weymouth New Testament and the heavy rain falls, the swollen torrents come, and the winds blow and beat against the house; yet it does not fall, for its foundation is on rock. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. World English Bible The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it didn’t fall, for it was founded on the rock. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the rain descended, and the streams came, and the winds blew, and they beat on that house, and it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock. Berean Literal Bible And the rain came down, and the torrents came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house; and it did not fall, for its foundation had been lain upon the rock. Young's Literal Translation and the rain did descend, and the streams came, and the winds blew, and they beat on that house, and it fell not, for it had been founded on the rock. Smith's Literal Translation And the rain descended, and rivers came, and winds blew, and fell upon that house, and it fell not, for it was founded upon the rock. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and they beat upon that house, and it fell not, for it was founded on a rock. Catholic Public Domain Version And the rains descended, and the floods rose up, and the winds blew, and rushed upon that house, but it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. New American Bible The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock. New Revised Standard Version The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on rock. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the rain came down, and the rivers overflowed, and the winds blew, and they beat upon that house; but it did not fall down, because its foundations were laid upon a rock. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And the rain descended and the floods came and the wind blew, and they rushed against the house and it did not fall, for its foundation was laid on solid rock. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand the rain descended, and the torrents came, and the winds blew, and they beat against that house, and it fell not: for it was founded on the rock. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament and the rain descended, and the rivers rushed, and the winds blew, and they beat against that house, and it fell not; for it was founded on a rock. Mace New Testament the rain descended, the floods came, the winds blew, and beat upon that house: but it fell not, for it was founded upon a rock. Weymouth New Testament and the heavy rain falls, the swollen torrents come, and the winds blow and beat against the house; yet it does not fall, for its foundation is on rock. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The House on the Rock24Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. 26But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.… Cross References Luke 6:47-49 I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them: / He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. / But the one who hears My words and does not act on them is like a man who built his house on ground without a foundation. The torrent crashed against that house, and immediately it fell—and great was its destruction!” James 1:22-25 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ... 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. / If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, ... Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken. 1 Peter 2:4-6 As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, / you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. / For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” Ephesians 2:19-22 Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, / built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. ... Proverbs 10:25 When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever. Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 62:2 He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken. Isaiah 32:2 Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land. Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. Ezekiel 13:10-14 Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, / tell those whitewashing the wall that it will fall. Rain will come in torrents, I will send hailstones plunging down, and a windstorm will burst forth. / Surely when the wall has fallen, you will not be asked, ‘Where is the whitewash with which you covered it?’ ... 1 Corinthians 10:4 and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. Psalm 46:1-3 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah Isaiah 54:11-14 “O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. / I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. / Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity. ... Treasury of Scripture And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it fell not: for it was founded on a rock. the rain. Ezekiel 13:11 Say unto them which daub it with untempered morter, that it shall fall: there shall be an overflowing shower; and ye, O great hailstones, shall fall; and a stormy wind shall rend it. Malachi 3:3 And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness. Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. for. Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Psalm 92:13-15 Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God… Psalm 125:1,2 A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever… Jump to Previous Based Beat Blew Blow Descended Fall Falls Fell Floods Foundation Founded Heavy House Moved Rain Rock Rose Rush Slammed Streams Swollen Torrents Waters WindsJump to Next Based Beat Blew Blow Descended Fall Falls Fell Floods Foundation Founded Heavy House Moved Rain Rock Rose Rush Slammed Streams Swollen Torrents Waters WindsMatthew 7 1. Do Not Judge7. Ask, Seek, Knock 13. Enter through the Narrow Gate 15. A Tree and Its Fruit 24. The Wise and the Foolish Builders 28. Jesus ends his sermon, and the people are astonished. The rain fell This phrase symbolizes trials and tribulations that come into a believer's life. In biblical times, rain was both a blessing and a potential threat, as it was necessary for agriculture but could also lead to destructive floods. The imagery of rain falling is often used in Scripture to represent God's testing of faith, as seen in the story of Noah (Genesis 7) and the plagues of Egypt (Exodus 9:33). The torrents raged And the winds blew And beat against that house Yet it did not fall Because its foundation was on the rock Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this parable, Jesus is delivering the Sermon on the Mount, teaching about the Kingdom of Heaven and the principles of righteous living. 2. The House Represents a person's life or spiritual state, built upon a foundation that determines its stability. 3. The Rock Symbolizes a strong, unshakeable foundation, often interpreted as Jesus Himself or His teachings. 4. The Rain, Torrents, and Winds Metaphors for trials, challenges, and adversities that test the strength and foundation of one's life. 5. The Sermon on the Mount The larger context of this teaching, where Jesus outlines the characteristics of a life aligned with God's will. Teaching Points The Importance of a Strong FoundationBuilding one's life on the teachings of Jesus ensures stability and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Endurance Through Trials Just as a house withstands storms due to its solid foundation, believers can endure life's adversities by grounding themselves in Christ. Active Obedience to Christ's Teachings Hearing and acting upon Jesus' words is crucial; mere listening without application leads to a weak foundation. The Role of Faith in Stability Faith in Jesus as the cornerstone of our lives provides the strength needed to withstand spiritual and emotional storms. Community and Accountability Engaging with a community of believers can help reinforce one's foundation, providing support and encouragement. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 7:25?2. How can we build our lives on the "rock" mentioned in Matthew 7:25? 3. What storms in life test our foundation as described in Matthew 7:25? 4. How does Matthew 7:25 connect with James 1:22 about being doers of the Word? 5. Why is it crucial to apply Jesus' teachings to withstand life's challenges? 6. How can we ensure our faith remains strong during trials and tribulations? 7. How does Matthew 7:25 illustrate the strength of faith during life's challenges? 8. What historical context supports the metaphor of the house in Matthew 7:25? 9. How does Matthew 7:25 relate to the overall message of the Sermon on the Mount? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 7? 11. How does wisdom contribute to building a house? 12. Proverbs 25:23 - Is the claim that a north wind brings rain in ancient Israel scientifically accurate or an example of outdated meteorological belief? 13. How does Job 28:25's statement about God 'weighing the wind' square with earlier biblical passages that treat weather as solely divine intervention? 14. Proverbs 10:25 says the righteous remain firm in the storm--why then do natural disasters often strike believers and nonbelievers alike? What Does Matthew 7:25 Mean The rain fellEvery follower of Jesus experiences ordinary, sometimes relentless, showers of difficulty. Life brings setbacks, misunderstandings, illnesses—“trials of many kinds” (James 1:2–4). They come to the righteous and the unrighteous alike, just as the Father “sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous” (Matthew 5:45). These showers test whether our faith is merely verbal or deeply rooted. Highlights • Everyday pressures—financial strain, family tension, daily disappointments—keep faith from becoming theoretical. • When welcomed with trust, even gentle rains mature perseverance and character (James 1:4). the torrents raged The picture intensifies into surging floodwaters. Torrents are sudden crises that threaten to sweep us away—serious illness, betrayal, persecution, national upheaval. Psalm 124:4–5 describes such moments: “then the floods would have engulfed us… the torrent would have overwhelmed us”. Isaiah 59:19 adds that when the enemy comes “like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.” Takeaways • Torrents expose what we have truly trusted. • God never promises exemption from them; He promises His powerful presence in them (Isaiah 43:2). and the winds blew and beat against that house Winds suggest forces that buffet from every side—cultural pressure, false teaching, shifting opinions. Ephesians 4:14 warns about being “tossed by the waves and carried about by every wind of teaching.” Jesus’ disciples felt literal wind in Mark 4:37 when a “violent windstorm came up.” Whether intellectual, spiritual, relational, or physical, the gusts pound persistently. Points to notice • Winds are repetitive; they “blew and beat,” implying ongoing assault. • Left unchecked, they erode foundations, so vigilance is essential (1 Peter 5:8–9). yet it did not fall Despite the combined forces of rain, floods, and wind, the house stands. Proverbs 10:25 affirms, “When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever”. Psalm 37:24 echoes the assurance: “Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the Lord is holding his hand.” Encouragement • Stability is possible, not because storms are mild, but because the structure is anchored. • God’s keeping power is stronger than any external pressure (Jude 24). because its foundation was on the rock The decisive factor is location. Jesus had just said, “Everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock” (Matthew 7:24). The rock is Christ Himself, the only unshakable foundation: “For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 3:11). Isaiah 28:16 promises a “precious cornerstone for a sure foundation,” and Psalm 18:2 calls the Lord “my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.” Building well means • Hearing and obeying Jesus’ words—not merely admiring them. • Trusting His finished work rather than personal merit. • Allowing every board of life—values, priorities, relationships—to rest on Him. summary Matthew 7:25 paints a vivid contrast: identical storms, different outcomes. Showers, floods, and gales will come, but those who both hear and do Jesus’ words stand secure because they are anchored to the Rock—Christ Himself. Life’s storms do not determine destiny; foundation does. Verse 25. - And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a (Revised Version, the) rock. The stages of the tempest are expressed more vividly than in St. Luke.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Theἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. rain βροχὴ (brochē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1028: A heavy rain. From brecho; rain. fell, κατέβη (katebē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2597: To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. torrents ποταμοὶ (potamoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4215: A river, torrent, stream. Probably from a derivative of the alternate of pino; a current, brook or freshet, i.e. Running water. raged, ἦλθον (ēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2064: To come, go. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. winds ἄνεμοι (anemoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 417: The wind; fig: applied to empty doctrines. From the base of aer; wind; by implication, quarters. blew ἔπνευσαν (epneusan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4154: To blow, breathe, as the wind. A primary word; to breathe hard, i.e. Breeze. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. beat against προσέπεσαν (prosepesan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4363: From pros and pipto; to fall towards, i.e. prostrate oneself, or to rush upon. that ἐκείνῃ (ekeinē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. house; οἰκίᾳ (oikia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3614: From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family. yet καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. it did not fall, ἔπεσεν (epesen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4098: A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. because γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. its foundation was τεθεμελίωτο (tethemeliōto) Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2311: To found, lay the foundation (lit. and met.). From themelios; to lay a basis for, i.e. erect, or consolidate. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. rock. πέτραν (petran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4073: A rock, ledge, cliff, cave, stony ground. Feminine of the same as Petros; a rock. 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