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Matthew 7

Matthew 7:25

The House on the Rock · Matthew 7:24–27
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And the rain came down, and the rivers came, and the winds blew and fell upon that house; and it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock.
Latin
…et descendit pluvia, et venerunt flumina, et flaverunt venti, et irruerunt in domum illam, et non cecidit: fundata enim erat super petram.

Original

Greek
English
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.

Notes

Matthew 7:25–27

The storm symbolizes God's all-knowing judgment (see Jeremiah 23:19; Ezekiel 1:4).

Matthew 7:24–27

This entire sermon (Matthew 5:3–7:27) focuses on following the teachings of Jesus by living righteously (5:20). Listening without obedience is like choosing the wide gate and broad way that leads to ruin (James 1:22–25; 2:14–26). A decision is necessary in light of what God has revealed (see Leviticus 26; Deuteronomy 28, 30).

Matthew 7:13–27

The Sermon on the Mount ends with a call to decide about Jesus and his teachings (see Matthew 4:23; 9:35). Those who hear the message of Jesus about the kingdom must obey him to gain eternal life. Or else, they reject him and God will condemn them. There is no third way (Deuteronomy 30:15–20; Psalm 1; Proverbs 12:28; Jeremiah 21:8).

Events

Parallels

Luke 6:46–49

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Gospel Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Homes and Dwellings Jesus Christ Moses Reward

Topics

Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Faith in Christ Foundation: Security Afforded By Hearers: General Scriptures Concerning Houses: (On a Rock) the Hope of Saints Houses: (On Sand) the Delusive Hope of Hypocrites Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Wise and Foolish Builders Parables: Parables of Christ: Wise and Foolish Builders Rain: Storm and Tempest often With Religion: True Righteous: Described Rock: Houses In Rocks: Houses often Built On Select Readings: Wise and Foolish Builders Steadfastness: Principle of-Illustrated Wind of the Judgments of God Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Wisdom: Worldly Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To