King James Version
What Does Matthew 7:27 Mean?
“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.”
Context
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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.
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And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
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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.
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And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
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For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary17. Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit: but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Matthew. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Matthew 7:27 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
Verses related to Matthew 7:27
Matthew 13:19-22
→1 Corinthians 3:13
→2 Peter 2:20-22
→Hebrews 10:26-31
→Matthew 12:43-45
→Ezekiel 13:10-16
→Cross-references from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge