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Matthew 7:27
The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the crowds immediately after describing the foolish builder who hears his words but refuses to obey. He delivers this statement at the conclusion of the parable to emphasize the urgency of his teaching.
The words — κατέβη (katebē) means "came down" and describes the rain falling upon the structure. ποταμοὶ (potamoi) translates to "torrents" that surge against the foundation.
The thread — The imagery of collapse under pressure runs through Matthew 13:19, where hearing without understanding invites loss. It parallels 1 Corinthians 3:13, which describes works exposed by fire, and Hebrews 10:26, which warns of no remaining sacrifice for deliberate sin.
Why it lands — The text states that the house falls with great collapse when the storm strikes. It demands immediate obedience to Jesus' words rather than passive hearing, establishing that unheeded teaching results in inevitable ruin.
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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: and great was the fall of it.
Cross-references
- Matthew 13:19 When anyone hears the message of the kingdom but does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path.
- 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.
- Hebrews 10:26 If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains,
- 2 Peter 2:20 If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first.
- Matthew 12:43 When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it.
- Ezekiel 13:10 Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built,