Matthew 7:25The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it didn't fall, for it was founded on the rock.
The setting
Jesus painting a vivid picture His audience knew well — sudden Mediterranean storms that turned dry wadis into raging torrents, destroying poorly placed homes in modern-day Israel.
The emotion here: confident assurance about His Father's protection
The original word
kataklyzmos (κατακλυσμός) — violent flood, same word used for Noah's flood
Why it matters
Flash floods in Palestine could rise 10 feet in minutes during winter rains
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 7:25
The storms aren't punishment — they hit BOTH houses equally
Common misconceptionPeople think following Jesus prevents storms, but the rock-foundation house still got hit by the same rain, floods, and winds.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Matthew 7:25
Bible Genome reading
Matthew 7:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 7:25 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include stability, endurance. Notable phrases: rain came down; didn't fall; founded on rock. This verse contains a promise of God.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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