Translations
Modern
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.”
Traditional
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.
Literal
It is fit neither for soil nor for manure; they cast it out. The one having ears to hear, let him hear.”
Latin
Neque in terram, neque in sterquilinium utile est, sed foras mittetur. Qui habet aures audiendi, audiat.
Original
Greek
English
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.”
Notes
It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile: Salt had various uses in the ancient world, including flavoring (14:34), preserving, and weed-killing. The sludge left after removing the sodium chloride was useless.
large crowds were traveling with Jesus: Jesus was very popular, but he was about to teach that the cost of following him was also very high.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of
Topics
Agriculture or Farming: Operations in Manuring Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Teaches the Multitude the Conditions of Discipleship (In Peraea) Manure used As Fertilizer Parables: Parables of Christ: Savour of Salt