Luke 14:35

Verse

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.”

American Standard Version (1901)

It is fit neither for the land nor for the dunghill: men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

It is no good for the land or for the place of waste; no one has a use for it. He who has ears, let him give ear.

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.

Free Bible Version

It's no good for the soil or for fertilizer—you just toss it out. Whoever has ears, then listen!”

Geneva Bible 1599

It is neither meete for the land, nor yet for the dunghill, but men cast it out. He that hath eares to heare, let him heare.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile. It is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him sh'ma ·hear obey·.”

Translation for Translators

If salt does not taste salty any more, it is not good for the soil or even for the manure heap. People throw it away. The same thing will happen to you if you become useless to God. If you want to understand what I just said [IDM], you must consider carefully what you have heard!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

It is of no use for the soil or even for the manure pile. It is thrown away. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

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.”

Young's Literal Translation

neither for land nor for manure is it fit — they cast it without. He who is having ears to hear — let him hear.'

Context

Good Salt

³⁴Salt is good, but if the salt loses its savor, with what will it be seasoned? ³⁵It 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.”

Summary

This verse from the Gospel of Luke emphasizes the importance of being useful and productive in the Kingdom of God. Just as salt is valuable for seasoning and preserving, believers are called to bring flavor and preservation to the world through their faith and actions. If salt loses its saltiness, it becomes useless and is thrown away. Similarly, Christians are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith and commitment to God, so they can continue to positively impact the world around them.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

14:35 good 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.