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When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. <a href="/nlt/luke/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands firm because it is well built. <a href="/esv/luke/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. <a href="/bsb/luke/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. <a href="/blb/luke/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> He is like to a man building a house, who dug and deepened, and laid a foundation on the rock. And a flood having come, the stream burst upon that house, and was not able to shake it, because it had been built well. <a href="/kjv/luke/6.htm">King James Bible</a> He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. <a href="/nkjv/luke/6.htm">New King James Version</a> He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock. <a href="/nasb_/luke/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid a foundation on the rock; and when there was a flood, the river burst against that house and yet it could not shake it, because it had been well built. <a href="/nasb/luke/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid a foundation on the rock; and when a flood occurred, the torrent burst against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. <a href="/nasb77/luke/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid a foundation upon the rock; and when a flood rose, the torrent burst against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. <a href="/lsb/luke/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> he is like a man building a house, who dug and went deep, and laid a foundation on the rock; and when a flood occurred, the river burst against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. <a href="/amp/luke/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> he is like a [far-sighted, practical, and sensible] man building a house, who dug deep and laid a foundation on the rock; and when a flood occurred, the torrent burst against that house and yet could not shake it, because it had been securely built and founded on the rock. <a href="/csb/luke/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the river crashed against that house and couldn’t shake it, because it was well built. <a href="/hcsb/luke/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the river crashed against that house and couldn&#8217t shake it, because it was well built. <a href="/asv/luke/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> he is like a man building a house, who digged and went deep, and laid a foundation upon the rock: and when a flood arose, the stream brake against that house, and could not shake it: because it had been well builded. <a href="/cev/luke/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> is like someone who dug down deep and built a house on solid rock. When a flood came and the river rushed against the house, it was built so well that it didn't even shake. <a href="/erv/luke/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> he is like a man building a house, who digged and went deep, and laid a foundation upon the rock: and when a flood arose, the stream brake against that house, and could not shake it: because it had been well builded. <a href="/gwt/luke/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He is like a person who dug down to bedrock to lay the foundation of his home. When a flood came, the floodwaters pushed against that house. But the house couldn't be washed away because it had a good foundation. <a href="/gnt/luke/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> He is like a man who, in building his house, dug deep and laid the foundation on rock. The river flooded over and hit that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. <a href="/isv/luke/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> They are like a person building a house, who dug a deep hole to lay the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the floodwaters pushed against that house but couldn't shake it, because it had been founded on the rock. <a href="/msb/luke/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because its foundation was on the rock. <a href="/net/luke/6.htm">NET Bible</a> He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep, and laid the foundation on bedrock. When a flood came, the river burst against that house but could not shake it, because it had been well built. <a href="/nheb/luke/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He is like someone building a house, who dug and went deep, and laid a foundation on the rock. When a flood arose, the stream broke against that house, and could not shake it, because it had been well built. <a href="/wbt/luke/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> He is like a man who built a house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. <a href="/wey/luke/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He is like a man building a house, who digs and goes deep, and lays the foundation on the rock; and when a flood comes, the torrent bursts upon that house, but is unable to shake it, because it is securely built. <a href="/web/luke/6.htm">World English Bible</a> He is like a man building a house, who dug and went deep and laid a foundation on the rock. When a flood arose, the stream broke against that house, and could not shake it, because it was founded on the rock. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> he is like to a man building a house, who dug and deepened, and laid a foundation on the rock, and a flood having come, the stream broke forth on that house, and was not able to shake it, for it had been founded on the rock. <a href="/blb/luke/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> He is like to a man building a house, who dug and deepened, and laid a foundation on the rock. And a flood having come, the stream burst upon that house, and was not able to shake it, because it had been built well. <a href="/ylt/luke/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> he is like to a man building a house, who did dig, and deepen, and laid a foundation upon the rock, and a flood having come, the stream broke forth on that house, and was not able to shake it, for it had been founded upon the rock. <a href="/slt/luke/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> He is like to a man building a house, who digged, and deepened, and set the foundation upon the rock: and there having been an overflow, the river dashed against that house, and was not able to move it: for it was founded upon the rock.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He is like to a man building a house, who digged deep, and laid the foundation upon a rock. And when a flood came, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and it could not shake it; for it was founded on a rock. <a href="/cpdv/luke/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> He is like a man building a house, who has dug deep and has laid the foundation upon the rock. Then, when the floodwaters came, the river was rushing against that house, and it was not able to move it. For it was founded upon the rock. <a href="/nabre/luke/6.htm">New American Bible</a> That one is like a person building a house, who dug deeply and laid the foundation on rock; when the flood came, the river burst against that house but could not shake it because it had been well built. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> That one is like a man building a house, who dug deeply and laid the foundation on rock; when a flood arose, the river burst against that house but could not shake it, because it had been well built.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He is like a man who built a house, and dug deep, and laid its foundations upon the rock; and when the flood came, the flood beat upon that house, and could not shake it; for its foundation was laid upon a rock. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “He is like a man who built a house and he dug and he went deep and laid the foundation on the rock, and when there was a flood, the flood beat on that house and it could not shake it, for its foundation was founded on the rock.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He is like a man that, when building a house, digged deep, and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the torrent dashed against that house, and it was not able to shake it, for it was founded on the rock. <a href="/godbey/luke/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>He is like unto a man building a house, who dug and went down deep, and laid the foundation upon the rock: and there being a flood, the river broke against that house, and it was not able to shake it; for it was founded on the rock.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> he is like to a man, building a house, who digged, and sunk deep, and laid the foundation on a rock; and when there was a flood, the river rushed violently against that house, and was not of force to shake it, for it was founded on a rock. <a href="/mace/luke/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he is like a man who in building a house, digg'd deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: an inundation came, the current beat impetuously upon that house, but could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. <a href="/wey/luke/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He is like a man building a house, who digs and goes deep, and lays the foundation on the rock; and when a flood comes, the torrent bursts upon that house, but is unable to shake it, because it is securely built. <a href="/worrell/luke/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>he is like a man building a house, who dug and went deep, and laid a foundation on the rock; and, a flood coming, the stream broke against that house, and could not shake it; because it was well built.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>he is like a man who <Fr>in<FR> building an house digged deep, and laid the foundation upon a rock; and when a flood came, the torrent beat violently against that house, but could not shake it, for it was founded upon a rock.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/6-48.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=2482" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/6.htm">The House on the Rock</a> …47I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them: 48<a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">He is</a> <a href="/greek/3664.htm" title="3664: homoios (Adj-NMS) -- Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar.">like</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpō (N-DMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">a man</a> <a href="/greek/3618.htm" title="3618: oikodomounti (V-PPA-DMS) -- From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm.">building</a> <a href="/greek/3614.htm" title="3614: oikian (N-AFS) -- From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.">a house,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/4626.htm" title="4626: eskapsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To dig, excavate. Apparently a primary verb; to dig.">dug down</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/900.htm" title="900: ebathynen (V-AIA-3S) -- To deepen, excavate. From bathus; to deepen.">deep</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: ethēken (V-AIA-3S) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">laid</a> <a href="/greek/2310.htm" title="2310: themelion (N-ANS) -- From a derivative of tithemi; something put down, i.e. A substruction.">his foundation</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4073.htm" title="4073: petran (N-AFS) -- A rock, ledge, cliff, cave, stony ground. Feminine of the same as Petros; a rock.">rock.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/4132.htm" title="4132: plēmmyrēs (N-GFS) -- A flood. Prolonged from pletho; flood-tide, i.e. a freshet.">the flood</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenēs (V-APM-GFS) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">came,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4215.htm" title="4215: potamos (N-NMS) -- A river, torrent, stream. Probably from a derivative of the alternate of pino; a current, brook or freshet, i.e. Running water.">torrent</a> <a href="/greek/4366.htm" title="4366: proserēxen (V-AIA-3S) -- To dash against, as waves. From pros and rhegnumi; to tear towards, i.e. Burst upon.">crashed against</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinē (DPro-DFS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3614.htm" title="3614: oikia (N-DFS) -- From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.">house</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">but</a> <a href="/greek/2480.htm" title="2480: ischysen (V-AIA-3S) -- To have strength, be strong, be in full health and vigor, be able; meton: I prevail. From ischus; to have force.">could</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/4531.htm" title="4531: saleusai (V-ANA) -- From salos; to waver, i.e. Agitate, rock, topple or destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite.">shake</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">it,</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">because</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">it</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3618.htm" title="3618: oikodomēsthai (V-RNM/P) -- From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm.">was well built.</a> <a href="/greek/2573.htm" title="2573: kalōs (Adv) -- Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well."></a> 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!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-25</a> Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm">1 Corinthians 3:10-11</a> By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a> built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a> So 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. <a href="/proverbs/10-25.htm">Proverbs 10:25</a> When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever. <a href="/hebrews/11-10.htm">Hebrews 11:10</a> For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. <a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">1 Peter 2:4-6</a> As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, / you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. / For 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.” <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a> The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. <a href="/psalms/62-2.htm">Psalm 62:2</a> He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-4.htm">1 Corinthians 10:4</a> and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. <a href="/isaiah/32-2.htm">Isaiah 32:2</a> Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land. <a href="/proverbs/14-11.htm">Proverbs 14:11</a> The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a> And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. <a href="/2_samuel/22-2.htm">2 Samuel 22:2-3</a> He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. / My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a> For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>He is like a man which built an house, and dig deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently on that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded on a rock.and laid.<a href="/proverbs/10-25.htm">Proverbs 10:25</a> As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.<a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a> Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.<a href="/matthew/7-25.htm">Matthew 7:25,26</a> 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… rock.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-15.htm">Deuteronomy 32:15,18,31</a> But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation… <a href="/1_samuel/2-2.htm">1 Samuel 2:2</a> There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.<a href="/2_samuel/22-2.htm">2 Samuel 22:2,32,47</a> And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; … the flood.<a href="/2_samuel/22-5.htm">2 Samuel 22:5</a> When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid;<a href="/psalms/32-6.htm">Psalm 32:6</a> For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.<a href="/psalms/93-3.htm">Psalm 93:3,4</a> The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves… could.<a href="/2_peter/1-10.htm">2 Peter 1:10</a> Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:<a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Jude 1:24</a> Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,for.<a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a> To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble… <a href="/psalms/62-2.htm">Psalm 62:2</a> He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/15-19.htm">Beat</a> <a href="/luke/5-6.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Building</a> <a href="/luke/4-30.htm">Built</a> <a href="/luke/5-38.htm">Burst</a> <a href="/luke/5-5.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/mark/12-1.htm">Digged</a> <a href="/mark/12-1.htm">Dug</a> <a href="/matthew/24-39.htm">Flood</a> <a href="/matthew/25-34.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/matthew/7-25.htm">Founded</a> <a href="/luke/6-5.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/5-25.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/mark/13-19.htm">Occurred</a> <a href="/luke/6-47.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/luke/6-47.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/mark/15-46.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/mark/6-11.htm">Shake</a> <a href="/micah/4-1.htm">Stream</a> <a href="/amos/6-14.htm">Torrent</a> <a href="/mark/15-14.htm">Vehemently</a> <a href="/luke/6-47.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Beat</a> <a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Building</a> <a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Built</a> <a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Burst</a> <a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/romans/11-3.htm">Digged</a> <a href="/luke/12-39.htm">Dug</a> <a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Flood</a> <a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-17.htm">Founded</a> <a href="/luke/6-49.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/11-17.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/luke/10-13.htm">Occurred</a> <a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/luke/9-5.htm">Shake</a> <a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Stream</a> <a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Torrent</a> <a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Vehemently</a> <a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 6</div>1. <a href="/luke/6-1.htm">Jesus reproves the Pharisees;</a> 12. <a href="/luke/6-12.htm">chooses apostles;</a> 17. <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">heals the diseased;</a> 20. <a href="/luke/6-20.htm">preaches to his disciples before the people: the beattitudes;</a> 27. <a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Love your Enemy</a> 37. <a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Do not Judge</a> 43. <a href="/luke/6-43.htm">A Tree and Its Fruit</a> 46. <a href="/luke/6-46.htm">The House on the Rock</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>He is like a man building a house This phrase introduces a metaphor comparing a wise person to a builder. In biblical times, building a house was a significant endeavor, often requiring careful planning and effort. The house represents one's life or spiritual state. The metaphor emphasizes the importance of a strong foundation, which is a recurring theme in Scripture (e.g., <a href="/proverbs/24-3.htm">Proverbs 24:3-4</a>).who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock The act of digging deep signifies thoroughness and dedication. In the context of first-century Palestine, builders would dig until they reached bedrock to ensure stability. The "rock" symbolizes Christ and His teachings, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11</a>, where Christ is the foundation. This imagery also connects to Old Testament references to God as a rock (e.g., <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>), highlighting strength and reliability.When the flood came Floods were common in the geographical region of Israel, especially during the rainy season. They symbolize trials and challenges in life. The flood represents inevitable difficulties that test the strength of one's spiritual foundation. This imagery is reminiscent of the judgment and cleansing seen in the story of Noah (Genesis 6-9).the torrent crashed against that house The torrent represents intense trials or spiritual attacks. In the cultural context, a torrent would be a sudden and powerful rush of water, capable of causing destruction. This phrase underscores the severity of the challenges faced by believers, echoing the trials mentioned in <a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a>.but could not shake it This phrase highlights the resilience of a life built on a strong foundation. The house remains unshaken, symbolizing the steadfastness of faith grounded in Christ. This echoes the assurance found in <a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Romans 8:38-39</a>, where nothing can separate believers from the love of God.because it was well built The conclusion emphasizes the result of careful and wise construction. A well-built life is one that adheres to the teachings of Jesus, as seen in <a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-25</a>. This phrase serves as an encouragement to build one's life on the principles of Scripture, ensuring spiritual stability and endurance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_man_building_a_house.htm">The Man Building a House</a> Represents a wise person who hears and acts on Jesus' teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_house.htm">The House</a> Symbolizes one's life or spiritual state. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_foundation_on_rock.htm">The Foundation on Rock</a> Represents the solid and unshakeable foundation of Jesus' teachings. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_flood.htm">The Flood</a> Symbolizes trials, challenges, or judgment that test the strength of one's spiritual foundation. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_torrent.htm">The Torrent</a> Represents the pressures and adversities of life that challenge one's faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_a_strong_foundation.htm">The Importance of a Strong Foundation</a> Building your life on Jesus' teachings ensures stability and resilience in times of trial. <a href="/topical/d/digging_deep_in_faith.htm">Digging Deep in Faith</a> Just as the man dug deep to lay his foundation, believers must delve deeply into Scripture and prayer to strengthen their faith. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_life's_storms.htm">Preparation for Life's Storms</a> Trials are inevitable, but a life grounded in Christ will withstand them. <a href="/topical/a/active_obedience.htm">Active Obedience</a> Hearing Jesus' words is not enough; we must act on them to build a solid spiritual foundation. <a href="/topical/t/the_unshakeable_nature_of_christ's_teachings.htm">The Unshakeable Nature of Christ's Teachings</a> Jesus' teachings provide an unshakeable foundation that withstands any adversity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 6</a> <a href="/q/who_was_tyrannus_in_the_bible.htm">How does wisdom contribute to building a house?</a> <a href="/q/summarize_noah's_story_in_the_bible..htm">What is the summary of Noah's story in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jesus_justify_breaking_sabbath.htm">(Luke 6:1-5) How can Jesus justify breaking Sabbath rules, allegedly set by God, by appealing to David's actions?</a> <a href="/q/are_you_in_heaven_or_hell.htm">Are you in Heaven or Hell?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(48) When the flood arose.--Here we have some-what less fulness of detail than in St. Matthew's mention of "the rain" and the "wind," as well as the rivers or streams. The word rendered "flood" referred primarily to the "sea," but had been transferred to the movement of any large body of water.And could not shake it.--Better, and had no power to shake it. Somewhat stronger than the form in St. Matthew, which simply states the result, "it fell not." Here the result of the "digging deep" to the rock-foundation was that the house was not even "shaken."For it was founded upon a rock.--The better MSS. give, because it had been well built, the verse having apparently been altered in later MSS. to bring it into agreement with St. Matthew. <a href="/commentaries/luke/6-48.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. like ὅμοιός (homoios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3664.htm">Strong's 3664: </a> Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar. a man ἀνθρώπῳ (anthrōpō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. building οἰκοδομοῦντι (oikodomounti) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3618.htm">Strong's 3618: </a> From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm. a house, οἰκίαν (oikian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3614.htm">Strong's 3614: </a> From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family. who ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. dug down ἔσκαψεν (eskapsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4626.htm">Strong's 4626: </a> To dig, excavate. Apparently a primary verb; to dig. deep ἐβάθυνεν (ebathynen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_900.htm">Strong's 900: </a> To deepen, excavate. From bathus; to deepen. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. laid ἔθηκεν (ethēken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. [his] foundation θεμέλιον (themelion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2310.htm">Strong's 2310: </a> From a derivative of tithemi; something put down, i.e. A substruction. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. rock. πέτραν (petran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4073.htm">Strong's 4073: </a> A rock, ledge, cliff, cave, stony ground. Feminine of the same as Petros; a rock. When δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [the] flood πλημμύρης (plēmmyrēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4132.htm">Strong's 4132: </a> A flood. Prolonged from pletho; flood-tide, i.e. a freshet. came, γενομένης (genomenēs) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. torrent ποταμὸς (potamos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4215.htm">Strong's 4215: </a> A river, torrent, stream. Probably from a derivative of the alternate of pino; a current, brook or freshet, i.e. Running water. crashed against προσέρηξεν (proserēxen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4366.htm">Strong's 4366: </a> To dash against, as waves. From pros and rhegnumi; to tear towards, i.e. Burst upon. that ἐκείνῃ (ekeinē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. house οἰκίᾳ (oikia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3614.htm">Strong's 3614: </a> From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family. but καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. could ἴσχυσεν (ischysen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2480.htm">Strong's 2480: </a> To have strength, be strong, be in full health and vigor, be able; meton: I prevail. From ischus; to have force. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. shake σαλεῦσαι (saleusai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4531.htm">Strong's 4531: </a> From salos; to waver, i.e. Agitate, rock, topple or destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite. it, αὐτὴν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. because διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. it αὐτήν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. was well built. οἰκοδομῆσθαι (oikodomēsthai) Verb - Perfect Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_3618.htm">Strong's 3618: </a> From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/6-48.htm">Luke 6:48 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/6-48.htm">Luke 6:48 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/6-48.htm">Luke 6:48 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/6-48.htm">Luke 6:48 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/6-48.htm">Luke 6:48 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/6-48.htm">Luke 6:48 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/6-48.htm">Luke 6:48 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/6-48.htm">Luke 6:48 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/6-48.htm">Luke 6:48 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/6-48.htm">Luke 6:48 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 6:48 He is like a man building (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/6-47.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 6:47"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 6:47" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/6-49.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 6:49"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 6:49" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>