New International VersionThe rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”
New Living TranslationWhen the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.”
English Standard VersionAnd the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
Berean Standard BibleThe rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!”
Berean Literal BibleAnd the rain came down, and the torrents came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house; and it fell--and great was its collapse!"
King James BibleAnd 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.
New King James Versionand the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.”
New American Standard BibleAnd the rain fell and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and it fell—and its collapse was great.”
NASB 1995“The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and it fell— and great was its fall.”
NASB 1977“And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and burst against that house; and it fell, and great was its fall.”
Legacy Standard BibleAnd the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and it fell—and great was its fall.”
Amplified BibleAnd the rain fell, and the floods and torrents came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and it fell—and great and complete was its fall.”
Christian Standard BibleThe rain fell, the rivers rose, the winds blew and pounded that house, and it collapsed. It collapsed with a great crash.”
Holman Christian Standard BibleThe rain fell, the rivers rose, the winds blew and pounded that house, and it collapsed. And its collapse was great!”
American Standard Versionand the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and smote upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall thereof.
Contemporary English VersionRain poured down, rivers flooded, and the winds blew and beat against that house. Finally, it fell with a crash.
English Revised Versionand the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and smote upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall thereof.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationRain poured, and floods came. Winds blew and struck that house. It collapsed, and the result was a total disaster."
Good News TranslationThe rain poured down, the rivers flooded over, the wind blew hard against that house, and it fell. And what a terrible fall that was!"
International Standard VersionThe rain fell, the floods came, the winds blew and battered that house, and it collapsed—and its collapse was total."
NET BibleThe rain fell, the flood came, and the winds beat against that house, and it collapsed; it was utterly destroyed!"
New Heart English BibleAnd the rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it fell--and great was its fall."
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd 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.
Weymouth New TestamentThe heavy rain descends, the swollen torrents come, and the winds blow and burst upon the house, and it falls; and disastrous is the fall." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!”
World English BibleThe rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell—and its fall was great.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the rain descended, and the streams came, and the winds blew, and they beat on that house, and it fell, and its fall was great.”
Berean Literal BibleAnd the rain came down, and the torrents came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house; and it fell--and great was its collapse!"
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, and its fall was great.'
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd the rain descended, and rivers came, and winds blew and struck upon that house, and it fell, and great was its fall. 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, and great was the fall thereof.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd the rains descended, and the floods rose up, and the winds blew, and rushed upon that house, and it did fall, and great was its ruin.”
New American BibleThe rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. And it collapsed and was completely ruined.”
New Revised Standard VersionThe rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its fall!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the rain came down, and the rivers overflowed, and the winds blew, and they beat upon that house; and it fell down, and its fall was very great.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd the rain descended and the floods came, and the wind blew, and they rushed against that house, and it fell, and its fall was great.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the rain descended, and the torrents came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell: and great was its fall.
Godbey New TestamentAnd the rain came down, and the rivers came, and the winds blew, and beat against that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
Haweis New Testament
and the rain descended, and the rivers rushed, and the winds blew, and set against that house, and it fell; and the fall of it was great.
Mace New Testament
the rain descends, the flood rushes on, the winds blow, and beat upon the house: down it falls, and wide are its ruins.
Weymouth New Testament
The heavy rain descends, the swollen torrents come, and the winds blow and burst upon the house, and it falls; and disastrous is the fall."
Worrell New Testament
and the rain descended, and the streams came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house; and it fell; and great was its fall."
Worsley New Testament
and the rain fellupon it, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell, and the fall thereof was great.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The House 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. 27Therainfell,thetorrentsraged,andthewindsblewandbeat againstthathouse,andit fell—andgreatwasitscollapse!”28When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,…
Cross References Luke 6:49But 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 1:22-25Be 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. ...
Ezekiel 13:10-14Because 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 3:12-15If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, / his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. / If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. ...
Proverbs 10:25When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever.
Isaiah 28:16-17So 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. / I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the level. Hail will sweep away your refuge of lies, and water will flood your hiding place.
Hebrews 12:25-29See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven? / At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” / The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain. ...
Psalm 127:1A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.
1 Peter 2:6-8For 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.” / To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” / and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed.
Jeremiah 23:28-29Let the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?” declares the LORD. / “Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?”
1 John 2:17The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.
Isaiah 8:14-15And He will be a sanctuary—but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare. / Many will stumble over these; they will fall and be broken; they will be ensnared and captured.”
Romans 2:13For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous.
Proverbs 14:11The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
Treasury of Scripture And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it. Matthew 12:43-45 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none… Matthew 13:19-22 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandethit not, then cometh the wickedone, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side… Ezekiel 13:10-16 Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; andthere was no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untemperedmorter: … Jump to Previous BeatBlewBlowBurstCrashDescendDescendedDescendsDisastrousFallFallsFellFloodsGreatHeavyHouseRainRoseRushSlammedSmoteStreamsSwollenThereofTorrentsWatersWindsJump to Next BeatBlewBlowBurstCrashDescendDescendedDescendsDisastrousFallFallsFellFloodsGreatHeavyHouseRainRoseRushSlammedSmoteStreamsSwollenThereofTorrentsWatersWindsMatthew 7 1.Do Not Judge7.Ask, Seek, Knock13.Enter through the Narrow Gate15.A Tree and Its Fruit24.The Wise and the Foolish Builders28.Jesus ends his sermon, and the people are astonished.The rain fellThis phrase signifies the trials and challenges that come in 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 divine judgment or testing ( Genesis 7:12, Isaiah 28:17). It emphasizes the inevitability of life's difficulties and the need for a strong foundation. The torrents raged
The torrents, or floods, symbolize overwhelming circumstances that test the strength and stability of one's life. In the ancient Near East, sudden and violent floods were common, especially in areas with dry riverbeds that could quickly fill with water. This imagery is used to illustrate the intensity of trials that can threaten to sweep away those who are unprepared (Isaiah 59:19). It underscores the importance of being spiritually grounded. And the winds blew
Winds in Scripture often represent forces of chaos and destruction (Job 1:19,Jeremiah 4:11-12). They can also symbolize false doctrines or teachings that lead people astray (Ephesians 4:14). The blowing winds in this context highlight the external pressures and temptations that challenge one's faith and convictions. It serves as a reminder of the need for discernment and steadfastness. And beat against that house
The house represents a person's life or spiritual state. The beating against the house signifies the relentless nature of trials and temptations. In the cultural context of Jesus' audience, houses were often built with materials that could be vulnerable to severe weather. This phrase emphasizes the importance of building one's life on a solid foundation, as Jesus taught earlier in the passage (Matthew 7:24-25). And it fell
The fall of the house illustrates the consequences of not having a firm foundation in Christ's teachings. In biblical symbolism, a fall often represents judgment or failure (Proverbs 16:18,1 Corinthians 10:12). This serves as a warning to those who hear Jesus' words but do not act on them, highlighting the necessity of obedience and genuine faith. And great was its collapse!
The magnitude of the collapse underscores the severity of the consequences for ignoring Jesus' teachings. The use of "great" indicates not just a physical destruction but a profound spiritual ruin. This echoes the warnings found throughout Scripture about the dangers of rejecting God's wisdom (Proverbs 1:24-27,Hebrews 2:1-3). It serves as a sobering reminder of the eternal implications of one's choices and the importance of building a life on the rock of Christ. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this parable, delivering the Sermon on the Mount, teaching about the importance of a strong foundation in faith. 2. The HouseRepresents a person's life or spiritual state, built on either a solid or weak foundation. 3. The Rain, Torrents, and WindsSymbolize trials, challenges, and temptations that test the strength of one's faith and life foundation. 4. The CollapseThe result of a life not grounded in the teachings of Jesus, leading to spiritual ruin. 5. The Sermon on the MountThe larger context of this teaching, where Jesus outlines the principles of the Kingdom of Heaven. Teaching Points Foundation of FaithBuilding your life on the teachings of Jesus is crucial for spiritual stability. Inevitability of TrialsChallenges and trials are a part of life; how we withstand them depends on our spiritual foundation. Obedience to ChristHearing Jesus' words is not enough; we must act on them to build a strong foundation. Consequences of NeglectIgnoring Jesus' teachings leads to spiritual collapse and ruin. Self-ExaminationRegularly assess whether your life is built on the solid rock of Christ's teachings. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Matthew 7:27?
2.How can we avoid being like the "foolish man" in Matthew 7:27?
3.What does Matthew 7:27 teach about the consequences of ignoring Jesus' teachings?
4.How does Matthew 7:27 connect with James 1:22 about being doers of the word?
5.In what ways can we ensure our spiritual foundation is "built on the rock"?
6.How can Matthew 7:27 guide us in evaluating our life's spiritual priorities?
7.How does Matthew 7:27 illustrate the consequences of ignoring Jesus' teachings?
8.What historical context influenced the message in Matthew 7:27?
9.How does Matthew 7:27 relate to the concept of spiritual foundations?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 7?
11.How does wisdom contribute to building a house?
12.Who bought the Potter's Field? (Matthew 27:7 vs. Acts 1:18)
13.Does God answer all prayers? (Matthew 7:7-8 vs. 1 John 5:14-15)
14.How should one reconcile Psalm 53's portrayal of unbelievers as 'fools' with the existence of thoughtful, morally upright nonbelievers?What Does Matthew 7:27 Mean The rain fell• The opening droplets picture life’s first tests—ordinary disappointments, sudden losses, subtle temptations. •Matthew 5:45 reminds us that “He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous,” underscoring that trials are universal. •Isaiah 55:10–11 shows rain as something purposeful; here, however, it exposes purpose. Those who merely hear Jesus’ words (Matthew 7:26) but refuse to obey are about to find out what their lives are really standing on.
The torrents raged• What begins as a shower quickly becomes a flood.Luke 6:48 parallels the account, describing a “torrent” bursting against the house. •Isaiah 59:19 depicts the enemy coming in “like a flood,” a vivid picture of spiritual attack or overwhelming circumstances. •Ezekiel 13:11–13 speaks of torrents unmasking flimsy walls, clarifying that God Himself allows storms to reveal what is false.
The winds blew and beat against that house• Winds suggest relentless, varying pressures—cultural currents, shifting doctrines, social ridicule, or personal crises. •Ephesians 4:14 warns of being “blown about by every wind of doctrine,” highlighting how error can batter an unanchored life. •Job 1:19 records a literal wind that destroyed a house; the parallel underlines that both physical and spiritual forces can collide with us.
and it fell• Collapse is not gradual but sudden; once the foundation is exposed as sand, the structure cannot stand. •Luke 6:49 adds that the ruin was “immediate,” stressing how quickly disobedience meets consequences. •1 Corinthians 10:12 cautions, “So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall,” echoing Jesus’ warning that hearing without doing leads to disaster.
and great was its collapse!• “Great” speaks of total loss—nothing salvageable.Hebrews 10:31 calls it “a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” •Matthew 25:41 shows the ultimate “collapse” for the unrepentant: separation from God. •Revelation 20:15 portrays final judgment; the image of a shattered house foreshadows eternal ruin for those who ignore Christ’s words.
summaryThe single verse shouts a sober lesson: storms are certain, but destruction is not. Obedience to Jesus—building on the rock—alone guarantees survival. Ignore His teaching, and every rain, flood, and gust will steadily prove the poverty of a sand foundation, ending in irreversible ruin. Choose the rock, and the same storms become testimonies of steadfast grace.
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.rainβροχὴ(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.theοἱ(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.torrentsποταμοὶ(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.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.theοἱ(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.windsἄνεμοι(anemoi)Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 417:The wind; fig: applied to empty doctrines. From the base of aer; wind; by implication, quarters.blewἔπνευσαν(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.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.beat againstπροσέκοψαν(prosekopsan)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4350:From pros and kopto; to strike at, i.e. Surge against; specially, to stub on, i.e. Trip up.thatἐκείνῃ(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.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.it fell—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.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.greatμεγάλη(megalē)Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3173:Large, great, in the widest sense.wasἦν(ēn)Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.itsαὐτῆς(autēs)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.collapse!”πτῶσις(ptōsis)Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4431:A falling, a fall, ruin. From the alternate of pipto; a crash, i.e. Downfall.
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