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It is thrown away. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!” <a href="/esv/luke/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> It is of no use either for the soil or for the manure pile. It is thrown away. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” <a href="/bsb/luke/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile, and it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” <a href="/blb/luke/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> It is fit neither for soil nor for manure; they cast it out. The one having ears to hear, let him hear." <a href="/kjv/luke/14.htm">King James Bible</a> It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. <a href="/nkjv/luke/14.htm">New King James Version</a> It is neither fit for the land nor for the dunghill, but men throw it out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” <a href="/nasb_/luke/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> It is useless either for the soil or the manure pile, so it is thrown out. The one who has ears to hear, let him hear.” <a href="/nasb/luke/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220It is useless either for the soil or for the manure pile; it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “It is useless either for the soil or for the manure pile; it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” <a href="/lsb/luke/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> It is useless either for the soil or for the manure pile; it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” <a href="/amp/luke/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown away. He who has ears to hear, let him hear and heed My words.” <a href="/csb/luke/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> It isn’t fit for the soil or for the manure pile; they throw it out. Let anyone who has ears to hear listen.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> It isn&#8217t fit for the soil or for the manure pile; they throw it out. Anyone who has ears to hear should listen!&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> It is fit neither for the land nor for the dunghill: men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. <a href="/cev/luke/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> It is no longer good for the soil or even for the manure pile. People simply throw it out. If you have ears, pay attention! <a href="/erv/luke/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> It is fit neither for the land nor for the dunghill: men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. <a href="/gwt/luke/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> It's not any good for the ground or for the manure pile. People throw it away. "Let the person who has ears listen!" <a href="/gnt/luke/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> It is no good for the soil or for the manure pile; it is thrown away. Listen, then, if you have ears!" <a href="/isv/luke/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> It's suitable neither for the soil nor for the manure pile. People throw it away. Let the person who has ears to hear, listen!" <a href="/msb/luke/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile, and it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.? <a href="/net/luke/14.htm">NET Bible</a> It is of no value for the soil or for the manure pile; it is to be thrown out. The one who has ears to hear had better listen!" <a href="/nheb/luke/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile. It is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear." <a href="/wbt/luke/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill, but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. <a href="/wey/luke/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Neither for land nor dunghill is it of any use; they throw it away. Listen, every one who has ears to listen with!" <a href="/web/luke/14.htm">World English Bible</a> It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile. It is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> It is neither fit for land nor for manure—they cast it outside. He who is having ears to hear—let him hear.” <a href="/blb/luke/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> It is fit neither for soil nor for manure; they cast it out. The one having ears to hear, let him hear." <a href="/ylt/luke/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> neither for land nor for manure is it fit -- they cast it without. He who is having ears to hear -- let him hear.' <a href="/slt/luke/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Neither for the land, nor is it fitted for the dunghill; they cast it without. He having ears to hear, let him hear.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> It is neither profitable for the land nor for the dunghill, but shall be cast out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. <a href="/cpdv/luke/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> It is useful neither in soil, nor in manure, so instead, it shall be thrown away. Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.” <a href="/nabre/luke/14.htm">New American Bible</a> It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out. Whoever has ears to hear ought to hear.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; they throw it away. Let anyone with ears to hear listen!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> It is good neither for the ground nor for fertilizing; but it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear let him hear. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “It is not fit for land nor is it fit for manure, but they cast it outside. Whoever has an ear that hears, let him hear.” <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> It is fit neither for earth, nor for manure; but they cast it out. He that has ears to hear, let him hear. <a href="/godbey/luke/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>It is neither good for the land nor for excrement: they cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> It is neither fit for the land, nor for manure; but they cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> it would be fit neither for the land, nor for the dunghil, but only to be thrown away, he that hath ears to hear, let him hear. <a href="/wey/luke/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Neither for land nor dunghill is it of any use; they throw it away. Listen, every one who has ears to listen with!" <a href="/worrell/luke/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>It is fit neither for the land nor for manure: they throw it without. He that has ears to hear, let him hear!"<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>it is neither fit for the land, nor for the dunghil; <Fr>but<FR> they throw it away. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/14-35.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=6134" 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/14.htm">Good Salt</a> 34Salt is good, but if the salt loses its savor, with what will it be seasoned? 35<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.">It is</a> <a href="/greek/2111.htm" title="2111: eutheton (Adj-NNS) -- Suitable, fit, useful. From eu and a derivative of tithemi; well placed, i.e. appropriate.">fit</a> <a href="/greek/3777.htm" title="3777: oute (Conj) -- And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even.">neither</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</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.">the soil</a> <a href="/greek/3777.htm" title="3777: oute (Conj) -- And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even.">nor</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</a> <a href="/greek/2874.htm" title="2874: koprian (N-AFS) -- Manure; a dung-hill. From kopros; manure.">the manure pile,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auto (PPro-AN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">and it</a> <a href="/greek/906.htm" title="906: ballousin (V-PIA-3P) -- (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.">is thrown</a> <a href="/greek/1854.htm" title="1854: exō (Adv) -- Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively.">out.</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.">He who</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">has</a> <a href="/greek/3775.htm" title="3775: ōta (N-ANP) -- (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear.">ears</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouein (V-PNA) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">to hear,</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouetō (V-PMA-3S) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">let him hear.”</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/5-13.htm">Matthew 5:13</a> You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. <a href="/mark/9-50.htm">Mark 9:50</a> Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.” <a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Colossians 4:6</a> Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. <a href="/matthew/13-41.htm">Matthew 13:41-42</a> The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. / And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. <a href="/hebrews/6-7.htm">Hebrews 6:7-8</a> For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God. / But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned. <a href="/john/15-6.htm">John 15:6</a> If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. <a href="/revelation/3-16.htm">Revelation 3:16</a> So because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to vomit you out of My mouth! <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Romans 11:22</a> Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. <a href="/2_peter/2-20.htm">2 Peter 2:20-21</a> If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. / It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them. <a href="/isaiah/66-24.htm">Isaiah 66:24</a> “As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.” <a href="/ezekiel/15-2.htm">Ezekiel 15:2-4</a> “Son of man, how does the wood of the vine surpass any other branch among the trees in the forest? / Can wood be taken from it to make something useful? Or can one make from it a peg on which to hang utensils? / No, it is cast into the fire for fuel. The fire devours both ends, and the middle is charred. Can it be useful for anything? <a href="/jeremiah/6-30.htm">Jeremiah 6:30</a> They are called rejected silver, because the LORD has rejected them.” <a href="/2_kings/2-19.htm">2 Kings 2:19-22</a> Then the men of the city said to Elisha, “Please note, our lord, that the city’s location is good, as you can see. But the water is bad and the land is unfruitful.” / “Bring me a new bowl,” he replied, “and put some salt in it.” So they brought it to him, / and Elisha went out to the spring, cast the salt into it, and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘I have healed this water. No longer will it cause death or unfruitfulness.’” ... <a href="/leviticus/2-13.htm">Leviticus 2:13</a> And you shall season each of your grain offerings with salt. You must not leave the salt of the covenant of your God out of your grain offering; you are to add salt to each of your offerings. <a href="/job/6-6.htm">Job 6:6</a> Is tasteless food eaten without salt, or is there flavor in the white of an egg?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that has ears to hear, let him hear.but.<a href="/john/15-6.htm">John 15:6</a> If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.He.<a href="/luke/8-8.htm">Luke 8:8</a> And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.<a href="/luke/9-44.htm">Luke 9:44</a> Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.<a href="/matthew/11-15.htm">Matthew 11:15</a> He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/13-32.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/luke/13-8.htm">Dung</a> <a href="/daniel/3-29.htm">Dunghill</a> <a href="/luke/12-3.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/luke/9-44.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/luke/6-42.htm">Either</a> <a href="/luke/9-62.htm">Fit</a> <a href="/luke/14-34.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/luke/13-8.htm">Manure</a> <a href="/ezekiel/24-9.htm">Pile</a> <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/luke/13-19.htm">Soil</a> <a href="/luke/12-58.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Thrown</a> <a href="/luke/14-34.htm">Use</a> <a href="/matthew/25-30.htm">Useless</a> <a href="/luke/13-35.htm">Waste</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/17-2.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/philippians/3-8.htm">Dung</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-8.htm">Dunghill</a> <a href="/luke/15-1.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/luke/15-8.htm">Either</a> <a href="/acts/22-22.htm">Fit</a> <a href="/luke/15-7.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/15-1.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-10.htm">Manure</a> <a href="/acts/28-3.htm">Pile</a> <a href="/luke/20-10.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/genesis/4-2.htm">Soil</a> <a href="/luke/19-43.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/luke/17-2.htm">Thrown</a> <a href="/luke/16-9.htm">Use</a> <a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Useless</a> <a href="/luke/15-4.htm">Waste</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 14</div>1. <a href="/luke/14-1.htm">Jesus heals the dropsy on the Sabbath;</a> 7. <a href="/luke/14-7.htm">teaches humility;</a> 12. <a href="/luke/14-12.htm">to feast the poor;</a> 15. <a href="/luke/14-15.htm">under the parable of the great supper, </a> 23. <a href="/luke/14-23.htm">shows how worldly minded men shall be shut out of heaven.</a> 25. <a href="/luke/14-25.htm">Those who will be his disciples, to bear their cross must make their accounts beforehand,</a> 31. <a href="/luke/14-31.htm">lest with shame they revolt from him afterward;</a> 34. <a href="/luke/14-34.htm">and become altogether unprofitable, like salt that has lost its flavor.</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/14.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/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile This phrase emphasizes the complete uselessness of salt that has lost its flavor. In the ancient world, salt was a valuable commodity, used for preserving food and enhancing flavor. When salt became contaminated or lost its saltiness, it was no longer effective for its intended purposes. In a spiritual context, this can be seen as a warning to believers about losing their distinctiveness and effectiveness in the world. The soil and manure pile represent places where salt could have been beneficial, either for enhancing growth or aiding in decomposition, but once it loses its properties, it serves no purpose. This reflects the broader biblical theme of fruitfulness and the expectation that believers should positively impact the world around them (<a href="/matthew/5-13.htm">Matthew 5:13</a>).and it is thrown out The act of throwing out the unsalty salt signifies rejection and judgment. In the cultural context of Jesus' time, anything that was no longer useful was discarded. This serves as a metaphor for the spiritual life, where a lack of genuine faith and fruitfulness leads to being cast aside. This imagery is consistent with other biblical teachings on judgment, such as the parable of the talents (<a href="/matthew/25-30.htm">Matthew 25:30</a>) and the vine and branches (<a href="/john/15-6.htm">John 15:6</a>), where unproductive elements are removed and discarded. It underscores the seriousness of maintaining one's spiritual vitality and purpose.He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” This phrase is a call to attentive listening and understanding. It is a common expression used by Jesus to emphasize the importance of truly grasping the spiritual truths He is teaching. It suggests that not everyone will understand or accept His message, but those who are spiritually receptive will comprehend and apply it. This call to hear is echoed throughout the Gospels and Revelation (e.g., <a href="/matthew/11-15.htm">Matthew 11:15</a>, <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7</a>), highlighting the necessity of discernment and responsiveness to God's word. It serves as an invitation to reflect deeply on the teachings of Jesus and to respond with faith and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this parable, Jesus uses this metaphor to teach about the cost of discipleship and the importance of being effective in one's faith. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples/audience.htm">Disciples/Audience</a> Jesus is addressing His disciples and the crowd following Him, emphasizing the need for true commitment and the consequences of failing to live out one's faith. 3. <a href="/topical/s/salt.htm">Salt</a> Used metaphorically to represent the believer's influence and effectiveness in the world. Salt that loses its flavor is a symbol of a disciple who fails to live out their faith. 4. <a href="/topical/s/soil.htm">Soil</a> Represents the world or environment where believers are meant to have an impact. Salt that is not useful for the soil signifies a lack of positive influence. 5. <a href="/topical/m/manure_pile.htm">Manure Pile</a> Symbolizes waste or things of no value. Salt that is not even fit for the manure pile indicates a complete lack of usefulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_effectiveness.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Effectiveness</a> Just as salt must retain its flavor to be useful, Christians must maintain their distinctiveness and effectiveness in the world. This involves living out the teachings of Christ in a way that influences others positively. <a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_discipleship.htm">Commitment to Discipleship</a> Jesus calls for a deep commitment to following Him. This means being willing to sacrifice personal desires and comforts for the sake of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a> Believers are encouraged to examine their lives to ensure they are not like salt that has lost its flavor. This involves regular reflection on one's spiritual health and impact. <a href="/topical/h/hearing_and_obeying.htm">Hearing and Obeying</a> The phrase "He who has ears to hear, let him hear" underscores the importance of not just listening to Jesus' words but also putting them into practice. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_spiritual_waste.htm">Avoiding Spiritual Waste</a> Just as salt that is not useful is thrown out, believers are warned against becoming spiritually ineffective, which leads to being discarded in terms of Kingdom usefulness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 14</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'bought_with_a_price'_mean.htm">What does the Bible say about perseverance?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_appear_to_12_or_11_disciples.htm">How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?</a> <a href="/q/luke_14_34-35__can_salt_lose_flavor.htm">Luke 14:34-35: How does the claim that salt can lose its flavor align with scientific understanding that pure salt doesn't spoil?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_perfecting_holiness_entail.htm">What happens when salt loses its saltiness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(35) It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill.--The illustration, differing as it does from that in <a href="/matthew/5-13.htm" title="You are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his flavor, with which shall it be salted? it is thereafter good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.">Matthew 5:13</a> and <a href="/mark/9-50.htm" title="Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltiness, with which will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.">Mark 9:50</a>, proves the independence of the saying as here recorded. A new use of salt, distinct from that of preserving food, or its symbolic meaning in sacrifice, is brought before us, and becomes the ground-work of a new parable. The use is obviously a lower and humbler one than the others. The salt serves, mingling with the dung-hill, to manure and prepare the ground for the reception of the seed. Bear this in mind, and the interpretation of the parable, connected, as it thus is, with that of the Fig-tree (see Note on <a href="/luke/13-8.htm" title="And he answering said to him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:">Luke 13:8</a>), is obvious. A corrupt church cannot even exercise an influence for good over the secular life of the nation which it represents. The religious man whose religion has become an hypocrisy cannot even be a good citizen, or help others forward in the duties of their active life by teaching or example. The church and the individual man are alike fit only to be "cast out"--to become, i.e., a by-word and proverb of reproach. Our Lord's sense, if we may so speak, of the depth and fulness of the meaning of His words, is shown by His emphatic reproduction of the words that had accompanied His first parable, "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear." <a href="/commentaries/luke/14-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>It 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. fit εὔθετόν (eutheton) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2111.htm">Strong's 2111: </a> Suitable, fit, useful. From eu and a derivative of tithemi; well placed, i.e. appropriate. neither οὔτε (oute) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3777.htm">Strong's 3777: </a> And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even. for εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [the] soil 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. nor οὔτε (oute) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3777.htm">Strong's 3777: </a> And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even. for εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [the] manure pile, κοπρίαν (koprian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2874.htm">Strong's 2874: </a> Manure; a dung-hill. From kopros; manure. [and] it αὐτό (auto) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 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. is thrown βάλλουσιν (ballousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_906.htm">Strong's 906: </a> (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw. out. ἔξω (exō) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1854.htm">Strong's 1854: </a> Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively. He 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. has ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. ears ὦτα (ōta) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3775.htm">Strong's 3775: </a> (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear. to hear, ἀκούειν (akouein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <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. let him hear.” ἀκουέτω (akouetō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. 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