Matthew 7:24
New Testament • 12 words with Strong's data
"Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:"
Word-by-Word Analysis
כֵּן
kên
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner...
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
שָׁמַע
shâmaʻ
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
דָּבָר
dâbâr
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
עָשָׂה
ʻâsâh
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
דָּמָה
dâmâh
to compare; by implication, to resemble, liken, consider
חָכָם
châkâm
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
בָּנָה
bânâh
to build (literally and figuratively)
בַּיִת
bayith
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
צוּר
tsûwr
properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)
Key Terms in This Verse
דָּבָר dâbâr
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
Study H1697 →שָׁמַע shâmaʻ
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
Study H8085 →צוּר tsûwr
properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)
Study H6697 →אִישׁ ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
Study H376 →כֵּן kên
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles)
Study H3651 →Cross References
If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
If ye love me, keep my commandments.
Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.
For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
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