6 Bible Verses about Salt

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Matthew 5:13

Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall itself be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot by men.

Mark 9:50

Salt is good; but if the salt have lost its saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.

Luke 14:34-35

Salt then is good; but if the salt itself have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be seasoned? It is fit neither for the land, nor for the dunghill; men cast it out. He that hath ears, let him hear.

James 3:9-12

Therewith bless we the Lord and Father, and therewith curse we men, who have been made after the likeness of God; out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. Doth a fountain from the same opening send forth sweet water and bitter?read more.
Can a figtree, my brethren, bear olives, or a vine, figs? Neither can salt water yield fresh.

Mark 9:49

For every one will be salted with fire.

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Righteous » Compared with » Salt

Matthew 5:13

Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall itself be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot by men.

compared to Saints » Salt

Matthew 5:13

Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall itself be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot by men.

Salt » Christians as sea » Sea

Salt » General references to

Salt » Salt sea

More verses: Joshua 15:2

Salt » The valley of, celebrated for victories

Salt » If salt loses its savor

Luke 14:34-35

Salt then is good; but if the salt itself have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be seasoned? It is fit neither for the land, nor for the dunghill; men cast it out. He that hath ears, let him hear.

Matthew 5:13

Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall itself be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot by men.

Mark 9:49-50

For every one will be salted with fire. Salt is good; but if the salt have lost its saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.

Salt » All animal sacrifices were required to be seasoned with

Mark 9:49

For every one will be salted with fire.

Salt » Used for » Ratifying covenants

Salt » Often found » Near the dead sea

Salt » Figurative » Of the saving efficacy of the ekklesia of Christ

Matthew 5:13

Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall itself be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot by men.

Luke 14:34

Salt then is good; but if the salt itself have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be seasoned?

Mark 9:49-50

For every one will be salted with fire. Salt is good; but if the salt have lost its saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.

Salt » Used for » Seasoning sacrifices

Salt » Places where it abounded barren and unfruitful

Salt » Often found » In pits

Salt » Pillar of » Pillar of, lot's wife became

Salt » Illustrative » (without savor,) of graceless professors

Matthew 5:13

Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall itself be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot by men.

Mark 9:50

Salt is good; but if the salt have lost its saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.

Salt » Lost its savor when exposed to the air

Matthew 5:13

Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall itself be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot by men.

Mark 9:50

Salt is good; but if the salt have lost its saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.

Salt » Liberally afforded to the jews after the captivity

Salt » Used in ratifying covenants

Salt » The valley of salt

Salt » Illustrative » Of wisdom in speech

Salt » Who is the salt of the earth

Matthew 5:1-13

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain; and when he had sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. read more.
Blessed are they who mourn; for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek; for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful; for they will obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart; for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men revile you, and persecute you, and say every thing that is bad against you, falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven; for so did they persecute the prophets that were before you. Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall itself be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot by men.

Salt » Miracles connected with » Lot's wife turned into a pillar of

Salt » Illustrative » (pits of,) of desolation

Salt » Miracles connected with » Elisha healed the bad water with

Salt » Illustrative » Of saints

Matthew 5:13

Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall itself be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot by men.

Salt » Used for » Strengthening new-born infants

Salt » Elisha throws, into the pool of jericho, to purify it

Salt » Places sown with, to denote perpetual desolation

Salt » Often found » In springs

James 3:12

Can a figtree, my brethren, bear olives, or a vine, figs? Neither can salt water yield fresh.

Salt » Illustrative » Of grace in the heart

Mark 9:50

Salt is good; but if the salt have lost its saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.

Salt » Illustrative » Preparation » The wicked » For destruction

Mark 9:49

For every one will be salted with fire.

Salt » The city of salt

Salt » Partaking of another's, a bond of friendship

Salt » Characterized as good and useful

Mark 9:50

Salt is good; but if the salt have lost its saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.

Salt » Lot's wife turned into a pillar of

Salt » Figurative » Of wise behavior

Salt » Used for » Seasoning food

Salt » Salt pits

Symbols and similitudes » Salt

Valleys » Mentioned in scripture » Salt

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