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The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/luke/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> But anyone who hears and doesn’t obey is like a person who builds a house right on the ground, without a foundation. When the floods sweep down against that house, it will collapse into a heap of ruins.” <a href="/esv/luke/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the stream broke against it, immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.” <a href="/bsb/luke/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But 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!” <a href="/blb/luke/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But the one having heard and not having done is like to a man having built a house on the ground without a foundation, on which the stream burst, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great." <a href="/kjv/luke/6.htm">King James Bible</a> But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great. <a href="/nkjv/luke/6.htm">New King James Version</a> But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But the one who has heard and has not acted accordingly is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation; and the river burst against it and it immediately collapsed, and the ruin of that house was great.” <a href="/nasb/luke/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But the one who has heard and has not acted accordingly, is like a man who built a house on the ground without any foundation; and the torrent burst against it and immediately it collapsed, and the ruin of that house was great.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But the one who has heard, and has not acted accordingly, is like a man who built a house upon the ground without any foundation; and the torrent burst against it and immediately it collapsed, and the ruin of that house was great.” <a href="/lsb/luke/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But the one who heard and did not do accordingly, is like a man who built a house on the ground without any foundation; and the river burst against it and immediately it collapsed, and the ruin of that house was great.” <a href="/amp/luke/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But the one who has [merely] heard and has not practiced [what I say], is like a [foolish] man who built a house on the ground without any foundation, and the torrent burst against it; and it immediately collapsed, and the ruin of that house was great.” <a href="/csb/luke/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But the one who hears and does not act is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The river crashed against it, and immediately it collapsed. And the destruction of that house was great.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But the one who hears and does not act is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The river crashed against it, and immediately it collapsed. And the destruction of that house was great!&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that built a house upon the earth without a foundation; against which the stream brake, and straightway it fell in; and the ruin of that house was great. <a href="/cev/luke/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But anyone who hears what I say and doesn't obey me is like someone whose house wasn't built on solid rock. As soon as the river rushed against that house, it was smashed to pieces! <a href="/erv/luke/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that built a house upon the earth without a foundation; against which the stream brake, and straightway it fell in; and the ruin of that house was great. <a href="/gwt/luke/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The person who hears [what I say] but doesn't obey it is like someone who built a house on the ground without any foundation. The floodwaters pushed against it, and that house quickly collapsed and was destroyed." <a href="/gnt/luke/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> But anyone who hears my words and does not obey them is like a man who built his house without laying a foundation; when the flood hit that house it fell at once--and what a terrible crash that was!" <a href="/isv/luke/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> But the person who hears what I say but doesn't act on it is like someone who built a house on the ground without any foundation. When the floodwaters pushed against it, that house quickly collapsed, and the resulting destruction of that house was extensive." <a href="/msb/luke/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But 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!? <a href="/net/luke/6.htm">NET Bible</a> But the person who hears and does not put my words into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the river burst against that house, it collapsed immediately, and was utterly destroyed!" <a href="/nheb/luke/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But he who hears, and does not do, is like someone who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream broke, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great." <a href="/wbt/luke/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that, without a foundation, built a house on the earth, against which the stream beat vehemently, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great. <a href="/wey/luke/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But he who has heard and not practised is like a man who has built a house upon the soft soil without a foundation, against which the torrent bursts, and immediately it collapses, and terrible is the wreck and ruin of that house." <a href="/web/luke/6.htm">World English Bible</a> But he who hears and doesn’t do, is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream broke, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he who heard and did not, is like to a man having built a house on the earth, without a foundation, against which the stream broke forth, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house became great.” <a href="/blb/luke/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But the one having heard and not having done is like to a man having built a house on the ground without a foundation, on which the stream burst, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great." <a href="/ylt/luke/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And he who heard and did not, is like to a man having builded a house upon the earth, without a foundation, against which the stream brake forth, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house became great.' <a href="/slt/luke/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he having heard, and not having done, is like a man having built a house upon the earth, without a foundation; against which the river dashed, and immediately it fell; and the breaking of that house was great.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But he that heareth, and doth not, is like to a man building his house upon the earth without a foundation: against which the stream beat vehemently, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great. <a href="/cpdv/luke/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But whoever hears and does not do: he is like a man building his house upon the soil, without a foundation. The river rushed against it, and it soon fell down, and the ruin of that house was great.” <a href="/nabre/luke/6.htm">New American Bible</a> But the one who listens and does not act is like a person who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the river burst against it, it collapsed at once and was completely destroyed.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But the one who hears and does not act is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the river burst against it, immediately it fell, and great was the ruin of that house.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he who hears and does not, is like a man who built his house on the earth without a foundation; and when the river beat against it, it fell immediately, and the fall of that house was great. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And he who heard and did not do it is like the man who built his house on the soil without a foundation, and when the river beat on it, immediately it fell, and the fall of that house was great.” <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But he that hears, and does not, is like a man that built a house upon the earth, without a foundation, against which the torrent dashed with violence, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great. <a href="/godbey/luke/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>But the one hearing and not doing, is like unto a man building his house upon the ground without a foundation; against which the river broke, and it fell immediately, and great was the fall of that house.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But he that heareth, and doth not practice, is like a man who built his house on the earth without a foundation; against which the river rushed violently, and immediately it fell; and the crash of the fall of that house was great.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but he that does not practise what he hears, is like a man who built his house upon the loose earth without any foundation: the current beat impetuously against it: in the instant down it fell, and great were its ruins. <a href="/wey/luke/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But he who has heard and not practised is like a man who has built a house upon the soft soil without a foundation, against which the torrent bursts, and immediately it collapses, and terrible is the wreck and ruin of that house." <a href="/worrell/luke/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>But he who heard and did not, is like a man who built a house upon the earth without a foundation; against which the stream broke, and straightway it collapsed; and the ruin of that house was great."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>But he that heareth and observeth not, is like a man that built an house upon the ground without <Fr>any<FR> foundation, which the flood beat violently upon, and immediately it fell <Fr>down,<FR> and the ruin of that house was great.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/6-49.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=2496" 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> …48He 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. 49<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</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 one who</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousas (V-APA-NMS) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">hears My words</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">does not</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsas (V-APA-NMS) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">act on them</a> <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.">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: oikodomēsanti (V-APA-DMS) -- From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm.">who built</a> <a href="/greek/3614.htm" title="3614: oikian (N-AFS) -- From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.">his house</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."></a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gēn (N-AFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">ground</a> <a href="/greek/5565.htm" title="5565: chōris (Prep) -- Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from.">without</a> <a href="/greek/2310.htm" title="2310: themeliou (N-GNS) -- From a derivative of tithemi; something put down, i.e. A substruction.">a foundation.</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/3739.htm" title="3739: hē (RelPro-DFS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">that house,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2112.htm" title="2112: euthys (Adv) -- Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.">immediately</a> <a href="/greek/4098.htm" title="4098: synepesen (V-AIA-3S) -- A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.">it fell—</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: mega (Adj-NNS) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">great</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">was</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- 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: oikias (N-GFS) -- From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family."></a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinēs (DPro-GFS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">its</a> <a href="/greek/4485.htm" title="4485: rhēgma (N-NNS) -- What is broken, a ruin. From rhegnumi; something torn, i.e. A fragment.">destruction!”</a> <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/7-26.htm">Matthew 7:26-27</a> But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!” <a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22-24</a> Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. <a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">Ezekiel 13:10-16</a> Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, / 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. / Surely when the wall has fallen, you will not be asked, ‘Where is the whitewash with which you covered it?’ ... <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="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11-15</a> For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. / If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, / 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. ... <a href="/hebrews/2-1.htm">Hebrews 2:1-3</a> We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. / For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment, / how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16-17</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. / I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the level. Hail will sweep away your refuge of lies, and water will flood your hiding place. <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="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Jeremiah 17:5-6</a> This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD. / He will be like a shrub in the desert; he will not see when prosperity comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives. <a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">2 Timothy 2:19</a> Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.” <a href="/psalms/127-1.htm">Psalm 127:1</a> A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain. <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="/1_john/2-4.htm">1 John 2:4</a> If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. <a href="/romans/2-13.htm">Romans 2:13</a> For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous. <a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Isaiah 8:14-15</a> And He will be a sanctuary—but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare. / Many will stumble over these; they will fall and be broken; they will be ensnared and captured.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But he that hears, and does not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house on the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.that heareth.<a href="/luke/6-46.htm">Luke 6:46</a> And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?<a href="/luke/8-5.htm">Luke 8:5-7</a> A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it… <a href="/luke/19-14.htm">Luke 19:14,27</a> But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us… against.<a href="/matthew/13-20.htm">Matthew 13:20-22</a> But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; … <a href="/matthew/24-10.htm">Matthew 24:10</a> And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.<a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29</a> For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.immediately.<a href="/proverbs/28-18.htm">Proverbs 28:18</a> Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.<a href="/hosea/4-14.htm">Hosea 4:14</a> I will not punish your daughters when they commit whoredom, nor your spouses when they commit adultery: for themselves are separated with whores, and they sacrifice with harlots: therefore the people that doth not understand shall fall.<a href="/matthew/12-43.htm">Matthew 12:43-45</a> When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none… the ruin.<a href="/luke/10-12.htm">Luke 10:12-16</a> But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city… <a href="/luke/11-24.htm">Luke 11:24-26</a> When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out… <a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47</a> And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/3-8.htm">Accordingly</a> <a href="/hosea/2-5.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Beat</a> <a href="/luke/5-6.htm">Brake</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Building</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Built</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Burst</a> <a href="/mark/2-22.htm">Bursts</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-6.htm">Collapsed</a> <a href="/luke/6-41.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/luke/5-37.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-8.htm">Digs</a> <a href="/luke/5-25.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/luke/5-12.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Flood</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/mark/16-7.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/luke/6-36.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/5-12.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/luke/6-47.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/luke/6-47.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/5-39.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-1.htm">Lays</a> <a href="/luke/4-12.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Ruin</a> <a href="/luke/5-39.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Stream</a> <a href="/luke/5-26.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Torrent</a> <a href="/luke/2-46.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Vehemently</a> <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/12-3.htm">Accordingly</a> <a href="/luke/10-36.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/luke/10-30.htm">Beat</a> <a href="/luke/8-29.htm">Brake</a> <a href="/luke/8-29.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/luke/14-28.htm">Building</a> <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Built</a> <a href="/luke/23-18.htm">Burst</a> <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Bursts</a> <a href="/revelation/16-19.htm">Collapsed</a> <a href="/luke/11-22.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/luke/8-31.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/luke/8-24.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/exodus/21-33.htm">Digs</a> <a href="/luke/8-8.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/luke/8-5.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/luke/17-27.htm">Flood</a> <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/luke/7-8.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/luke/7-9.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/8-8.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/luke/10-16.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/luke/10-16.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/luke/12-21.htm">Lays</a> <a href="/luke/7-46.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/luke/8-21.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/luke/8-6.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Ruin</a> <a href="/luke/8-55.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/john/18-1.htm">Stream</a> <a href="/luke/22-50.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Torrent</a> <a href="/luke/7-42.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/luke/11-53.htm">Vehemently</a> <a href="/luke/7-1.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'; 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In the Jewish tradition, hearing is often synonymous with obedience, as seen in the Shema (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4-5</a>). The call to action is a recurring theme in Jesus' teachings, highlighting the difference between mere listeners and true disciples. <a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22-25</a> echoes this sentiment, urging believers to be doers of the word.is like a man who built his house on ground without a foundation Building a house without a foundation is a metaphor for a life not grounded in the teachings of Christ. In the ancient Near East, constructing a building required careful planning and a solid foundation to withstand environmental challenges. This imagery would resonate with Jesus' audience, who understood the necessity of a strong foundation for stability and security. The foundation represents the core beliefs and values that guide one's life, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11</a>, where Christ is described as the only true foundation.The torrent crashed against that house The torrent symbolizes trials, tribulations, and divine judgment. In the biblical context, floods and storms often represent chaos and testing, as seen in the story of Noah (Genesis 6-9) and the Red Sea crossing (Exodus 14). The imagery of a torrent crashing against a house illustrates the inevitable challenges that test the strength and integrity of one's faith and life choices.and immediately it fell The immediate collapse of the house signifies the fragility of a life not rooted in Christ's teachings. This sudden downfall serves as a warning of the consequences of ignoring Jesus' words. The parable contrasts with the house built on a rock, which withstands the storm, as described earlier in <a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Luke 6:48</a>. The swift destruction underscores the urgency of building one's life on a solid spiritual foundation.and great was its destruction! The phrase highlights the totality and severity of the collapse. The destruction is not just physical but also spiritual, indicating the eternal consequences of rejecting Christ's teachings. This echoes the warnings found in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a>, where Jesus speaks of those who call Him "Lord" but do not do the will of the Father. The emphasis on "great" destruction serves as a sobering reminder of the stakes involved in one's response to Jesus' message.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this parable, Jesus is teaching about the importance of not only hearing His words but acting upon them. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_man_without_a_foundation.htm">The Man Without a Foundation</a> Represents those who hear Jesus' teachings but do not apply them in their lives. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_house.htm">The House</a> Symbolizes a person's life or spiritual state. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_torrent.htm">The Torrent</a> Represents trials, challenges, or divine judgment that test the strength of one's spiritual foundation. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_destruction.htm">The Destruction</a> The catastrophic result of failing to build one's life on the teachings of Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> Hearing Jesus' words is not enough; we must act on them to build a strong spiritual foundation. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_inaction.htm">The Consequences of Inaction</a> Ignoring Jesus' teachings leads to spiritual ruin, especially when life's trials come. <a href="/topical/b/building_on_the_right_foundation.htm">Building on the Right Foundation</a> Our lives must be built on the teachings of Christ, which provide stability and security. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_trials.htm">Preparation for Trials</a> A life grounded in Christ is prepared to withstand the storms of life, whether they be personal challenges or broader societal pressures. <a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a> Regularly assess whether your life reflects the teachings of Jesus, ensuring that your foundation is secure.<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/how_to_enter_the_narrow_gate.htm">How can one enter through the narrow gate?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_christians_ignore_jesus'_teachings.htm">(Luke 6:46-49) If Jesus' teachings are so foundational, why have so many who call themselves Christians ignored these instructions throughout history?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_gen_49_10_reconciled_with_no_king.htm">In Genesis 49:10, how can the claim that 'the scepter shall not depart from Judah' be reconciled with historical periods when no Davidic king ruled?</a> <a href="/q/was_it_the_year_ad_70.htm">Was it the year AD 70?</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>(49) He that heareth, and doeth not.--More specific than St. Matthew in adding "without a foundation," somewhat less so in giving "on the earth" instead of "on the sand." <a href="/commentaries/luke/6-49.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the [one who] 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. hears [My words] ἀκούσας (akousas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. {does} not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. act on them ποιήσας (poiēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. 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. who built οἰκοδομήσαντι (oikodomēsanti) Verb - Aorist 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. [his] 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. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ground γῆν (gēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. without χωρὶς (chōris) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5565.htm">Strong's 5565: </a> Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from. [a] foundation. θεμελίου (themeliou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2310.htm">Strong's 2310: </a> From a derivative of tithemi; something put down, i.e. A substruction. 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 ποταμός (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 house], ᾗ (hē) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. immediately εὐθὺς (euthys) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2112.htm">Strong's 2112: </a> Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon. it collapsed? συνέπεσεν (synepesen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4098.htm">Strong's 4098: </a> A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. great μέγα (mega) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. was ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person 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. [its] ἐκείνης (ekeinēs) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive 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. destruction.? ῥῆγμα (rhēgma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4485.htm">Strong's 4485: </a> What is broken, a ruin. 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