Matthew 7:25
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 rock.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 25
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἡ
G3588
ἡ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
5 of 25
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἦλθον
came
G2064
ἦλθον
came
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
6 of 25
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ποταμοὶ
the floods
G4215
ποταμοὶ
the floods
Strong's:
G4215
Word #:
8 of 25
a current, brook or freshet (as drinkable), i.e., running water
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
9 of 25
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἄνεμοι
the winds
G417
ἄνεμοι
the winds
Strong's:
G417
Word #:
12 of 25
wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
13 of 25
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
προσέπεσον
beat upon
G4363
προσέπεσον
beat upon
Strong's:
G4363
Word #:
14 of 25
to fall towards, i.e., (gently) prostrate oneself (in supplication or homage), or (violently) to rush upon (in storm)
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
οἰκίᾳ
house
G3614
οἰκίᾳ
house
Strong's:
G3614
Word #:
16 of 25
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
ἐκείνῃ
that
G1565
ἐκείνῃ
that
Strong's:
G1565
Word #:
17 of 25
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
18 of 25
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τεθεμελίωτο
it was founded
G2311
τεθεμελίωτο
it was founded
Strong's:
G2311
Word #:
21 of 25
to lay a basis for, i.e., (literally) erect, or (figuratively) consolidate
γὰρ
for
G1063
γὰρ
for
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
22 of 25
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
ἐπὶ
upon
G1909
ἐπὶ
upon
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
23 of 25
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
Cross References
James 1:12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.1 Peter 1:7That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:Colossians 2:7Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.1 Peter 1:5Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.Acts 14:22Confirming 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.Ephesians 3:17That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,Matthew 16:18And 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.1 John 2:19They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.Malachi 3:3And 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.
Historical Context
Palestinian houses built on rock foundations withstood winter rains and floods, while houses built on sand washed away. Jesus's audience understood this practical reality. Paul similarly warns about building on Christ's foundation with quality materials that survive testing (1 Corinthians 3:10-15).
Questions for Reflection
- Are you a hearer only, or a doer of Jesus's words—and what evidence supports your answer?
- What storms have tested your faith and revealed whether your foundation is solid?
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Analysis & Commentary
The wise builder's house survives storms because it's founded on rock—hearing Jesus's sayings and doing them. Knowledge alone doesn't save; obedience validates hearing. The storms represent trials, suffering, persecution, temptation, false teaching, and final judgment. Only those who build on Christ's words will stand.