Figuratively, Jesus Christ and his gospel, which are a strong foundation and support (D&C 11: 24; 33: 12-13). Rock can also refer to revelation, by which God makes his gospel known to man (Matt. 16: 15-18).

He is the rock, his work is perfect, Deut. 32: 4. The Lord is my rock; in him will I trust, 2 Sam. 22: 2-3. A stone was cut out without hands, Dan. 2: 34-35. It was founded upon a rock, Matt. 7: 25 (3 Ne. 14: 25). Jesus Christ is the stone that was set at nought, Acts 4: 10-11. That rock was Christ, 1 Cor. 10: 1-4 (Ex. 17: 6). He that is built upon the rock receiveth the truth, 2 Ne. 28: 28. The Jews will reject the stone [Christ] upon which they might build, Jacob 4: 15-17. It is upon the rock of our Redeemer that we must build our foundation, Hel. 5: 12. Whoso builds on Christ’s doctrines builds upon his rock and will not fall when the floods come, 3 Ne. 11: 39-40 (Matt. 7: 24-27; 3 Ne. 18: 12-13). A wise man built his house upon a rock, 3 Ne. 14: 24. If ye are built upon my rock, earth and hell cannot prevail, D&C 6: 34. He that buildeth upon this rock shall never fall, D&C 50: 44. I am Messiah, the King of Zion, the Rock of Heaven, Moses 7: 53.