Matthew 7:25

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.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus, concluding the Sermon on the Mount, delivers the second half of the two-builder parable to his disciples and the crowds. It is the climactic moment of the entire discourse.

The words — βροχὴ (brochē) is a rare word for a heavy downpour, not a light shower; it marks the severity of the test. ποταμοὶ (potamoi), "torrents," compounds the force against the house.

The thread — The motif of endurance revealing genuine foundation recurs in James 1:12 (standing the test) and 1 Peter 1:7 (faith proven under fire). Psalm 125:1 frames unshakable trust in the LORD as the same principle.

Why it lands — The storm does not build the house; it exposes what was already there. The verse asks whether you have acted on what Jesus said, because only that determines whether you stand.

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The Greek words

King James 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 a rock.

Cross-references

James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
Psalms 125:1 A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
1 Peter 1:7 so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Colossians 2:7 rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
1 Peter 1:5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
1 Corinthians 3:13 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.
Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
Psalms 92:13 Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God.
Ephesians 3:17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,
Ezekiel 13:11 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.