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Luke 14:34 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Luke 14:34 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 14 verse 34 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Salt Without Taste Is Worthless
“Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?”
Luke 14:34 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 14:34
Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? (Καλὸν τὸ ἅλας· ἐὰν δὲ καὶ τὸ ἅλας μωρανθῇ, ἐν τίνι ἀρτυθήσεται;)—Jesus declares salt (halas) kalon (good, excellent, valuable). Salt preserved food, enhanced flavor, and was used in sacrifices (Leviticus 2:13). But if salt mōranthē (becomes foolish, loses taste)—from mōrainō, to make foolish—its defining quality is lost. The question en tini artuthēsetai (wherewith shall it be seasoned?) exposes the absurdity: worthless salt cannot be re-salted.Jesus applies this to disciples who lose their distinctiveness. Ch...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 14:34
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