Matthew 7:27
And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
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
προσέκοψαν
beat upon
G4350
προσέκοψαν
beat upon
Strong's:
G4350
Word #:
14 of 25
to strike at, i.e., surge against (as water); specially, to stub on, i.e., trip up (literally or figuratively)
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
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
20 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 #:
22 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πτῶσις
the fall
G4431
πτῶσις
the fall
Strong's:
G4431
Word #:
23 of 25
a crash, i.e., downfall (literally or figuratively)
Historical Context
This sobering conclusion summarizes the entire Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has presented Kingdom ethics, righteousness exceeding the Pharisees', and heart religion versus external conformity. Now He warns that hearing without obeying results in catastrophic judgment.
Questions for Reflection
- How seriously do you take Jesus's teachings—as helpful suggestions or as authoritative commands requiring obedience?
- What storms in your life have revealed weaknesses in your spiritual foundation that need addressing?
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Analysis & Commentary
Rain descended, floods came, winds blew and beat upon the sand-founded house—and it fell with a great fall. The identical storms test both houses. Trials and judgment come to all—professors and possessors alike. Only those whose faith is real and obedience genuine will survive. The great fall is eternal destruction.