Bible Strands
Luke 14:34
Salt is good, but if the salt loses its savor, with what will it be seasoned?
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses a large crowd and His disciples immediately after declaring that renouncing all possessions is required to follow Him.
The words — ἅλας (halas) identifies the physical substance, while Καλὸν (Kalon) establishes its proper function before the conditional ἐὰν (ean) introduces its failure.
The thread — The imagery echoes Matthew 5:13 regarding the world's preservation, while the functional warning parallels the practical exhortation of Colossians 4:6.
Why it lands — The text states that salt retains its value only while preserving, and declares it worthless once flavorless; it demands that a disciple actively maintain spiritual potency or face exclusion.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?
Cross-references
- Matthew 5:13 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.
- Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
- Mark 9:49 For everyone will be salted with fire.
- Hebrews 2:4 and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.