WHAT BIBLE SAY ABOUT SALT
Leviticus 2:13
'Every grain offering of yours, moreover, you shall season with salt,
so that the salt of the covenant of your God shall not be lacking from your grain
offering; with all your offerings you shall offer salt.
so that the salt of the covenant of your God shall not be lacking from your grain
offering; with all your offerings you shall offer salt.
Exodus 30:34-35
Then the LORD said to Moses, "Take for yourself spices, stacte and onycha
and galbanum, spices with pure frankincense; there shall be an equal part of each.
"With it you shall make incense, a perfume, the work of a perfumer, salted, pure, and holy.
and galbanum, spices with pure frankincense; there shall be an equal part of each.
"With it you shall make incense, a perfume, the work of a perfumer, salted, pure, and holy.
Ezra 6:6-10
"Now therefore, Tattenai, governor of the province beyond the River, Shethar-bozenai
and your colleagues, the officials of the provinces beyond the River, keep away from
there. "Leave this work on the house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and
the elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its site. "Moreover, I issue
a decree concerning what you are to do for these elders of Judah in the rebuilding
of this house of God: the full cost is to be paid to these people from the royal
treasury out of the taxes of the provinces beyond the River, and that without delay. read more.
and your colleagues, the officials of the provinces beyond the River, keep away from
there. "Leave this work on the house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and
the elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its site. "Moreover, I issue
a decree concerning what you are to do for these elders of Judah in the rebuilding
of this house of God: the full cost is to be paid to these people from the royal
treasury out of the taxes of the provinces beyond the River, and that without delay. read more.
Ezra 7:21-23
"I, even I, King Artaxerxes, issue a decree to all the treasurers who are in the
provinces beyond the River, that whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law
of the God of heaven, may require of you, it shall be done diligently, even up to
100 talents of silver, 100 kors of wheat, 100 baths of wine, 100 baths of oil, and
salt as needed. "Whatever is commanded by the God of h
eaven, let it be done with zeal for the house of the God of heaven, so that there
will not be wrath against the kingdom of the king and his sons.
provinces beyond the River, that whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law
of the God of heaven, may require of you, it shall be done diligently, even up to
100 talents of silver, 100 kors of wheat, 100 baths of wine, 100 baths of oil, and
salt as needed. "Whatever is commanded by the God of h
eaven, let it be done with zeal for the house of the God of heaven, so that there
will not be wrath against the kingdom of the king and his sons.
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Ezekiel 43:22-24
'On the second day you shall offer a male goat without blemish for a sin offering,
and they shall cleanse the altar as they cleansed it with the bull. 'When you
have finished cleansing it, you shall present a young bull without blemish
and a ram without blemish from the flock. 'You shall present them before the
LORD, and the priests shall throw salt on them, and they shall offer them up as a
burnt offering to the LORD.
and they shall cleanse the altar as they cleansed it with the bull. 'When you
have finished cleansing it, you shall present a young bull without blemish
and a ram without blemish from the flock. 'You shall present them before the
LORD, and the priests shall throw salt on them, and they shall offer them up as a
burnt offering to the LORD.
Numbers 18:17-19
"But the firstborn of an ox or the firstborn of a sheep or the firstborn of a goat,
you shall not redeem; they are holy You shall sprinkle their blood on the altar
and shall offer up their fat in smoke as an offering by fire, for a soothing aroma
to the LORD. "Their meat shall be yours; it shall be yours like the breast of a wave
offering and like the right thigh. "All the offerings of the holy gifts, which the sons
of Israel offer to the LORD, I have given to you and your sons and your daughters
with you, as a perpetual allotment It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the LORD
to you and your descendants with you."
you shall not redeem; they are holy You shall sprinkle their blood on the altar
and shall offer up their fat in smoke as an offering by fire, for a soothing aroma
to the LORD. "Their meat shall be yours; it shall be yours like the breast of a wave
offering and like the right thigh. "All the offerings of the holy gifts, which the sons
of Israel offer to the LORD, I have given to you and your sons and your daughters
with you, as a perpetual allotment It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the LORD
to you and your descendants with you."
2 Chronicles 13:4-5
Then Abijah stood on Mount Zemaraim, which is in the hill country of
Ephraim, and said, "Listen to me, Jeroboam and all Israel: "Do you not know
that the LORD God of Israel gave the rule over Israel forever to David and his
sons by a covenant of salt?
Ephraim, and said, "Listen to me, Jeroboam and all Israel: "Do you not know
that the LORD God of Israel gave the rule over Israel forever to David and his
sons by a covenant of salt?
Matthew 5:13
"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can
it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out
and trampled under foot by men.
it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out
and trampled under foot by men.
Mark 9:50
"Salt is good; but if the salt becomes unsalty, with what will you make it salty
again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
Luke 14:34-35
"Therefore, salt is good; but if even salt has become tasteless, with what will
it be seasoned? "It is useless either for the soil or for the manure pile; it is thrown
out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
it be seasoned? "It is useless either for the soil or for the manure pile; it is thrown
out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
Zephaniah 2:9
"Therefore, as I live," declares the LORD of hosts, The God of Israel,
"Surely Moab will be like Sodom And the sons of Ammon like Gomorrah--
A place possessed by nettles and salt pits, And a perpetual desolation
The remnant of My people will plunder them And the remainder of
My nation will inherit them."
"Surely Moab will be like Sodom And the sons of Ammon like Gomorrah--
A place possessed by nettles and salt pits, And a perpetual desolation
The remnant of My people will plunder them And the remainder of
My nation will inherit them."
Deuteronomy 29:23-25
'All its land is brimstone and salt, a burning waste, unsown and unproductive,
and no grass grows in it, like the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and
Zeboiim, which the LORD overthrew in His anger and in His wrath.'
"All the nations will say, 'Why has the LORD done thus to this land?
Why this great outburst of anger?' "Then men will say, 'Because they
forsook the covenant of the LORD, the God of their fathers, which
He made with them when He brought them out of the land of Egypt.
and no grass grows in it, like the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and
Zeboiim, which the LORD overthrew in His anger and in His wrath.'
"All the nations will say, 'Why has the LORD done thus to this land?
Why this great outburst of anger?' "Then men will say, 'Because they
forsook the covenant of the LORD, the God of their fathers, which
He made with them when He brought them out of the land of Egypt.
Job 39:5-6
"Who sent out the wild donkey free? And who loosed the bonds of the
swift donkey, To whom I gave the wilderness for a home And the salt land for his dwelling place?
swift donkey, To whom I gave the wilderness for a home And the salt land for his dwelling place?
Psalm 107:33-34
He changes rivers into a wilderness And springs of water into a thirsty ground;
A fruitful land into a salt waste, Because of the wickedness of those who dwell in it.
A fruitful land into a salt waste, Because of the wickedness of those who dwell in it.
Jeremiah 17:5-8
Thus says the LORD, "Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind And makes flesh his
strength, And whose heart turns away from the LORD. "For he will be like a bush in
the desert And will not see when prosperity comes, But will live in stony wastes
in the wilderness, A land of salt without inhabitant. "Blessed is the man who trusts in
the LORD And whose trust is the LORD.read more.
strength, And whose heart turns away from the LORD. "For he will be like a bush in
the desert And will not see when prosperity comes, But will live in stony wastes
in the wilderness, A land of salt without inhabitant. "Blessed is the man who trusts in
the LORD And whose trust is the LORD.read more.
Jeremiah 48:8-9
"A destroyer will come to every city, So that no city will escape; The valley also will be
ruined And the plateau will be destroyed, As the LORD has said. "Give wings to Moab,
For she will flee away; And her cities will become a desolation, Without inhabitants in them.
ruined And the plateau will be destroyed, As the LORD has said. "Give wings to Moab,
For she will flee away; And her cities will become a desolation, Without inhabitants in them.
Judges 9:42-45
Now it came about the next day, that the people went out to the field, and it was told to
Abimelech. So he took his people and divided them into three companies, and lay in
wait in the field; when he looked and saw the people coming out from the city, he
arose against them and slew them. Then Abimelech and the company who was
with him dashed forward and stood in the entrance of the city gate; the other two companies
then dashed against all who were in the field and slew them. read more.
Abimelech. So he took his people and divided them into three companies, and lay in
wait in the field; when he looked and saw the people coming out from the city, he
arose against them and slew them. Then Abimelech and the company who was
with him dashed forward and stood in the entrance of the city gate; the other two companies
then dashed against all who were in the field and slew them. read more.
Genesis 19:23-26
The sun had risen over the earth when Lot came to Zoar. Then the LORD rained on
Sodom and Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven, and He
overthrew those cities, and all the valley, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and what
grew on the ground. read more.
Sodom and Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven, and He
overthrew those cities, and all the valley, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and what
grew on the ground. read more.
James 3:9-12
With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in
the likeness of God; from the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. My brethren,
these things ought not to be this way. Does a fountain send out from the same opening both
fresh and bitter water? read more.
the likeness of God; from the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. My brethren,
these things ought not to be this way. Does a fountain send out from the same opening both
fresh and bitter water? read more.
Ezekiel 47:7-9
Now when I had returned, behold, on the bank of the river there were very many trees on
the one side and on the other. Then he said to me, "These waters go out toward the eastern
region and go down into the Arabah; then they go toward the sea, being made to flow
into the sea, and the waters of the sea become fresh. "It will come about that every living
creature which swarms in every place where the river goes, will live. And there will be
very many fish, for these waters go there and the others become fresh; so everything will
live where the river goes.
the one side and on the other. Then he said to me, "These waters go out toward the eastern
region and go down into the Arabah; then they go toward the sea, being made to flow
into the sea, and the waters of the sea become fresh. "It will come about that every living
creature which swarms in every place where the river goes, will live. And there will be
very many fish, for these waters go there and the others become fresh; so everything will
live where the river goes.
Job 6:6-7
"Can something tasteless be eaten without salt, Or is there any taste in the white of an egg?
"My soul refuses to touch them; They are like loathsome food to me.
"My soul refuses to touch them; They are like loathsome food to me.
Ezekiel 16:4
"As for your birth, on the day you were born your navel cord was not cut, nor were you
washed with water for cleansing; you were not rubbed with salt or even wrapped in cloths.
washed with water for cleansing; you were not rubbed with salt or even wrapped in cloths.
2 Kings 2:19-22
Then the men of the city said to Elisha, "Behold now, the situation of this city is pleasant,
as my lord sees; but the water is bad and the land is unfruitful." He said, "Bring me a new jar,
and put salt in it." So they brought it to him. He went out to the spring of water and threw salt in
it and said, "Thus says the LORD, 'I have purified these waters; there shall not be from there
death or unfruitfulness any longer.'" read more.
as my lord sees; but the water is bad and the land is unfruitful." He said, "Bring me a new jar,
and put salt in it." So they brought it to him. He went out to the spring of water and threw salt in
it and said, "Thus says the LORD, 'I have purified these waters; there shall not be from there
death or unfruitfulness any longer.'" read more.
Ezra 4:14
"Now because we are in the service of the palace, and it is not fitting for us to see the king's
dishonor, therefore we have sent and informed the king,
dishonor, therefore we have sent and informed the king,
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know
how you should respond to each person.
how you should respond to each person.
Joshua 12:3
and the Arabah as far as the Sea of Chinneroth toward the east, and as far as the sea of the
Arabah, even the Salt Sea, eastward toward Beth-jeshimoth, and on the south,
at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah;
Arabah, even the Salt Sea, eastward toward Beth-jeshimoth, and on the south,
at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah;
Numbers 34:3-4
'Your southern sector shall extend from the wilderness of Zin along the side of Edom, and your
southern border shall extend from the end of the Salt Sea eastward. 'Then your border shall
turn direction from the south to the ascent of Akrabbim and continue to Zin, and its termination
shall be to the south of Kadesh-barnea; and it shall reach Hazaraddar and continue to Azmon.
southern border shall extend from the end of the Salt Sea eastward. 'Then your border shall
turn direction from the south to the ascent of Akrabbim and continue to Zin, and its termination
shall be to the south of Kadesh-barnea; and it shall reach Hazaraddar and continue to Azmon.
Deuteronomy 3:16-17
"To the Reubenites and to the Gadites I gave from Gilead even as far as the valley of Arnon,
the middle of the valley as a border and as far as the river Jabbok, the border of the sons of
Ammon; the Arabah also, with the Jordan as a border, from Chinnereth even as far as the sea
of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah on the east.
the middle of the valley as a border and as far as the river Jabbok, the border of the sons of
Ammon; the Arabah also, with the Jordan as a border, from Chinnereth even as far as the sea
of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah on the east.
Joshua 3:15-16
and when those who carried the ark came into the Jordan, and the feet of the priests carrying
the ark were dipped in the edge of the water (for the Jordan overflows all its banks all the days
of harvest), the waters which were flowing down from above stood and rose up in one heap,
a great distance away at Adam, the city that is beside Zarethan; and those which were flowing
down toward the sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, were completely cut off. So the people crossed
opposite Jericho.
the ark were dipped in the edge of the water (for the Jordan overflows all its banks all the days
of harvest), the waters which were flowing down from above stood and rose up in one heap,
a great distance away at Adam, the city that is beside Zarethan; and those which were flowing
down toward the sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, were completely cut off. So the people crossed
opposite Jericho.
Joshua 15:2-3
Their south border was from the lower end of the Salt Sea, from the bay that turns to the south.
Then it proceeded southward to the ascent of Akrabbim and continued to Zin, then went up by
the south of Kadesh-barnea and continued to Hezron, and went up to Addar and turned about to
Karka.
Then it proceeded southward to the ascent of Akrabbim and continued to Zin, then went up by
the south of Kadesh-barnea and continued to Hezron, and went up to Addar and turned about to
Karka.
Joshua 18:19
The border continued to the side of Beth-hoglah northward; and the border ended at the north
bay of the Salt Sea, at the south end of the Jordan. This was the south border.
bay of the Salt Sea, at the south end of the Jordan. This was the south border.
2 Samuel 8:13
So David made a name for himself when he returned from killing 18,000 Arameans in the Valley
of Salt.
of Salt.
2 Kings 14:7
He killed of Edom in the Valley of Salt 10,000 and took Sela by war, and named it Joktheel to this
day.
day.
2 Chronicles 25:11
Now Amaziah strengthened himself and led his people forth, and went to the Valley of Salt and
struck down 10,000 of the sons of Seir.
struck down 10,000 of the sons of Seir.
1 Chronicles 18:12
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah defeated 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
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Righteous » Compared with » Salt
Matthew 5:13
"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless,
how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be
thrown out and trampled under foot by men.
how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be
thrown out and trampled under foot by men.
compared to Saints » Salt
Matthew 5:13
"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless,
how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be
thrown out and trampled under foot by men.
how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be
thrown out and trampled under foot by men.
Salt » Christians as sea » Sea
Joshua 3:16
the waters which were flowing down from above stood and rose
up in one heap, a great distance away at Adam, the city that is beside
Zarethan; and those which were flowing down toward the sea of the
Arabah, the Salt Sea, were completely cut off. So the people crossed opposite Jericho.
up in one heap, a great distance away at Adam, the city that is beside
Zarethan; and those which were flowing down toward the sea of the
Arabah, the Salt Sea, were completely cut off. So the people crossed opposite Jericho.
Deuteronomy 3:17
the Arabah also, with the Jordan as a border, from Chinnereth even as
far as the sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah on the east.
far as the sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah on the east.
Deuteronomy 4:49
with all the Arabah across the Jordan to the east, even as far as the sea
of the Arabah, at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah.
of the Arabah, at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah.
Zechariah 14:8
And in that day living waters will flow out of Jerusalem, half of them
toward the eastern sea and the other half toward the western sea;
it will be in summer as well as in winter.
toward the eastern sea and the other half toward the western sea;
it will be in summer as well as in winter.
Salt » General references to
Numbers 18:19
"All the offerings of the holy gifts, which the sons of Israel offer to the LORD,
I have given to you and your sons and your daughters with you, as a perpetual
allotment It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the LORD to you and your
descendants with you."
I have given to you and your sons and your daughters with you, as a perpetual
allotment It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the LORD to you and your
descendants with you."
Leviticus 2:13
'Every grain offering of yours, moreover, you shall season with salt, so that the salt
of the covenant of your God shall not be lacking from your grain offering; with all your
offerings you shall offer salt.
of the covenant of your God shall not be lacking from your grain offering; with all your
offerings you shall offer salt.
Ezra 6:9
"Whatever is needed, both young bulls, rams, and lambs for a burnt offering to
the God of heaven, and wheat, salt, wine and anointing oil, as the priests in
Jerusalem request, it is to be given to them daily without fail,
the God of heaven, and wheat, salt, wine and anointing oil, as the priests in
Jerusalem request, it is to be given to them daily without fail,
Salt » Salt sea
Joshua 3:16
the waters which were flowing down from above stood and rose up in one
heap, a great distance away at Adam, the city that is beside Zarethan; and those
which were flowing down toward the sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea,
were completely cut off. So the people crossed opposite Jericho.
heap, a great distance away at Adam, the city that is beside Zarethan; and those
which were flowing down toward the sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea,
were completely cut off. So the people crossed opposite Jericho.
Deuteronomy 3:17
the Arabah also, with the Jordan as a border, from Chinnereth even as far as
the sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah on the east.
the sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah on the east.
Joshua 12:3
and the Arabah as far as the Sea of Chinneroth toward the east, and as far as
the sea of the Arabah, even the Salt Sea, eastward toward Beth-jeshimoth,
and on the south, at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah;
the sea of the Arabah, even the Salt Sea, eastward toward Beth-jeshimoth,
and on the south, at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah;
Numbers 34:12
'And the border shall go down to the Jordan and its termination shall be at the
Salt Sea. This shall be your land according to its borders all around.'"
Salt Sea. This shall be your land according to its borders all around.'"
More verses: Joshua 15:2
Salt » The valley of, celebrated for victories
1 Chronicles 18:12
Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah defeated 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
2 Kings 14:7
He killed of Edom in the Valley of Salt 10,000 and took Sela by war, and named it Joktheel to
this day.
this day.
2 Samuel 8:13
So David made a name for himself when he returned from killing 18,000 Arameans in the
Valley of Salt.
Valley of Salt.
Salt » If salt loses its savor
Luke 14:34-35
"Therefore, salt is good; but if even salt has become tasteless, with
what will it be seasoned? "It is useless either for the soil or for the
manure pile; it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
what will it be seasoned? "It is useless either for the soil or for the
manure pile; it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
Matthew 5:13
"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless,
how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything,
except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.
how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything,
except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.
Mark 9:49-50
"For everyone will be salted with fire. "Salt is good; but if the
salt becomes unsalty, with what will you make it salty again? Have salt in
yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
salt becomes unsalty, with what will you make it salty again? Have salt in
yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
Salt » All animal sacrifices were required to be seasoned with
Leviticus 2:13
'Every grain offering of yours, moreover, you shall season with salt,
so that the salt of the covenant of your God shall not be lacking from your grain
offering; with all your offerings you shall offer salt.
so that the salt of the covenant of your God shall not be lacking from your grain
offering; with all your offerings you shall offer salt.
Ezekiel 43:24
'You shall present them before the LORD, and the priests shall throw salt on
them, and they shall offer them up as a burnt offering to the LORD.
them, and they shall offer them up as a burnt offering to the LORD.
Ezra 6:9
"Whatever is needed, both young bulls, rams, and lambs for a burnt offering to
the God of heaven, and wheat, salt, wine and anointing oil, as the priests in
Jerusalem request, it is to be given to them daily without fail,
the God of heaven, and wheat, salt, wine and anointing oil, as the priests in
Jerusalem request, it is to be given to them daily without fail,
Salt » Used for » Ratifying covenants
Numbers 18:19
"All the offerings of the holy gifts, which the sons of Israel offer to the LORD,
I have given to you and your sons and your daughters with you, as a perpetual
allotment It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the LORD
to you and your descendants with you."
I have given to you and your sons and your daughters with you, as a perpetual
allotment It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the LORD
to you and your descendants with you."
2 Chronicles 13:5
"Do you not know that the LORD God of Israel gave the rule over Israel forever
to David and his sons by a covenant of salt?
to David and his sons by a covenant of salt?
Salt » Often found » Near the dead sea
Deuteronomy 3:17
the Arabah also, with the Jordan as a border, from Chinnereth even as far as the
sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah on the east.
sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, at the foot of the slopes of Pisgah on the east.
Numbers 34:12
'And the border shall go down to the Jordan and its termination
shall be at the Salt Sea. This shall be your land according to its borders all around.'"
shall be at the Salt Sea. This shall be your land according to its borders all around.'"
Salt » Figurative » Of the saving efficacy of the ekklesia of Christ
Matthew 5:13
"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless,
how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything,
except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.
how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything,
except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.
Luke 14:34
"Therefore, salt is good; but if even salt has become tasteless, with what will it be seasoned?
Mark 9:49-50
"For everyone will be salted with fire. "Salt is good; but if the salt becomes unsalty,
with what will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
with what will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
Salt » Used for » Seasoning sacrifices
Leviticus 2:13
'Every grain offering of yours, moreover, you shall season with salt,
so that the salt of the covenant of your God shall not be lacking
from your grain offering; with all your offerings you shall offer salt.
so that the salt of the covenant of your God shall not be lacking
from your grain offering; with all your offerings you shall offer salt.
Ezekiel 43:24
'You shall present them before the LORD, and the priests
shall throw salt on them, and they shall offer them up as a burnt offering to the LORD.
shall throw salt on them, and they shall offer them up as a burnt offering to the LORD.
Salt » Places where it abounded barren and unfruitful
Jeremiah 17:6
"For he will be like a bush in the desert And will not see
when prosperity comes, But will live in stony wastes in the wilderness,
A land of salt without inhabitant.
when prosperity comes, But will live in stony wastes in the wilderness,
A land of salt without inhabitant.
Salt » Often found » In pits
Zephaniah 2:9
"Therefore, as I live," declares the LORD of hosts, The God of Israel,
"Surely Moab will be like Sodom And the sons of Ammon like Gomorrah-- A
place possessed by nettles and salt pits, And a perpetual desolation The remnant
of My people will plunder them And the remainder of My nation will inherit them."
"Surely Moab will be like Sodom And the sons of Ammon like Gomorrah-- A
place possessed by nettles and salt pits, And a perpetual desolation The remnant
of My people will plunder them And the remainder of My nation will inherit them."
Joshua 11:8
The LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, so that they defeated them,
and pursued them as far as Great Sidon and Misrephoth-maim and the valley
of Mizpeh to the east; and they struck them until no survivor
was left to them.
and pursued them as far as Great Sidon and Misrephoth-maim and the valley
of Mizpeh to the east; and they struck them until no survivor
was left to them.
Salt » Pillar of » Pillar of, lot's wife became
Salt » Illustrative » (without savor,) of graceless professors
Matthew 5:13
"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how
can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be
thrown out and trampled under foot by men.
can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be
thrown out and trampled under foot by men.
Mark 9:50
"Salt is good; but if the salt becomes unsalty, with what will you make
it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
Salt » Lost its savor when exposed to the air
Matthew 5:13
"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can
it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out
and trampled under foot by men.
it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out
and trampled under foot by men.
Mark 9:50
"Salt is good; but if the salt becomes unsalty, with what will you
make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
Salt » Liberally afforded to the jews after the captivity
Ezra 7:22
even up to 100 talents of silver, 100 kors of wheat, 100 baths of wine,
100 baths of oil, and salt as needed.
100 baths of oil, and salt as needed.
Ezra 6:9
"Whatever is needed, both young bulls, rams, and lambs for a burnt offering
to the God of heaven, and wheat, salt, wine and anointing oil, as the priests in
Jerusalem request, it is to be given to them daily without fail,
to the God of heaven, and wheat, salt, wine and anointing oil, as the priests in
Jerusalem request, it is to be given to them daily without fail,
Salt » Used in ratifying covenants
Numbers 18:19
"All the offerings of the holy gifts, which the sons of Israel offer to the LORD,
I have given to you and your sons and your daughters with you, as a perpetual
allotment It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the LORD to you and your
descendants with you."
I have given to you and your sons and your daughters with you, as a perpetual
allotment It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the LORD to you and your
descendants with you."
2 Chronicles 13:5
"Do you not know that the LORD God of Israel gave the rule over Israel forever
to David and his sons by a covenant of salt?
to David and his sons by a covenant of salt?
Salt » The valley of salt
2 Kings 14:7
He killed of Edom in the Valley of Salt 10,000 and took Sela by war, and named
it Joktheel to this day.
it Joktheel to this day.
2 Samuel 8:13
So David made a name for himself when he returned from killing 18,000 Arameans
in the Valley of Salt.
in the Valley of Salt.
Salt » Illustrative » Of wisdom in speech
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know
how you should respond to each person.
how you should respond to each person.
Salt » Who is the salt of the earth
Matthew 5:1-13
When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down,
His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying
, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom
of heaven. read more.
His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying
, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom
of heaven. read more.
Salt » Miracles connected with » Lot's wife turned into a pillar of
Salt » Illustrative » (pits of,) of desolation
Zephaniah 2:9
"Therefore, as I live," declares the LORD of hosts, The God of Israel,
"Surely Moab will be like Sodom And the sons of Ammon like Gomorrah--
A place possessed by nettles and salt pits, And a perpetual desolation The remnant
of My people will plunder them And the remainder of My nation will inherit them."
"Surely Moab will be like Sodom And the sons of Ammon like Gomorrah--
A place possessed by nettles and salt pits, And a perpetual desolation The remnant
of My people will plunder them And the remainder of My nation will inherit them."
Salt » Miracles connected with » Elisha healed the bad water with
Salt » Illustrative » Of saints
Matthew 5:13
"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made
salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled
under foot by men.
salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled
under foot by men.
Salt » Used for » Strengthening new-born infants
Ezekiel 16:4
"As for your birth, on the day you were born your navel cord was not cut,
nor were you washed with water for cleansing; you were not rubbed with salt or
even wrapped in cloths.
nor were you washed with water for cleansing; you were not rubbed with salt or
even wrapped in cloths.
Salt » Elisha throws, into the pool of jericho, to purify it
2 Kings 2:20-21
He said, "Bring me a new jar, and put salt in it." So they brought it to him. He went out
to the spring of water and threw salt in it and said, "Thus says the LORD,
'I have purified these waters; there shall not be from there death or
unfruitfulness any longer.'"
to the spring of water and threw salt in it and said, "Thus says the LORD,
'I have purified these waters; there shall not be from there death or
unfruitfulness any longer.'"
Salt » Places sown with, to denote perpetual desolation
Judges 9:45
Abimelech fought against the city all that day, and he captured the
city and killed the people who were in it; then he razed the city and sowed it with salt.
city and killed the people who were in it; then he razed the city and sowed it with salt.
Salt » Often found » In springs
James 3:12
Can a fig tree, my brethren, produce olives, or a vine produce figs?
Nor can salt water produce fresh.
Nor can salt water produce fresh.
Salt » Illustrative » Of grace in the heart
Mark 9:50
"Salt is good; but if the salt becomes unsalty, with what will you make
it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
Salt » Illustrative » Preparation » The wicked » For destruction
Salt » The city of salt
Salt » Partaking of another's, a bond of friendship
Ezra 4:14
"Now because we are in the service of the palace, and it is not fitting for us
to see the king's dishonor, therefore we have sent and informed the king,
to see the king's dishonor, therefore we have sent and informed the king,
Salt » Characterized as good and useful
Mark 9:50
"Salt is good; but if the salt becomes unsalty, with what will you make it
salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
salty again? 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
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will
know how you should respond to each person.
know how you should respond to each person.
Salt » Used for » Seasoning food
Job 6:6
"Can something tasteless be eaten without salt, Or is there any taste in the white of an egg?
Salt » Salt pits
Zephaniah 2:9
"Therefore, as I live," declares the LORD of hosts, The God of Israel, "Surely
Moab will be like Sodom And the sons of Ammon like Gomorrah-- A place possessed
by nettles and salt pits, And a perpetual desolation
The remnant of My people will plunder them And the remainder of My nation will inherit them."
Moab will be like Sodom And the sons of Ammon like Gomorrah-- A place possessed
by nettles and salt pits, And a perpetual desolation
The remnant of My people will plunder them And the remainder of My nation will inherit them."
Symbols and similitudes » Salt
Numbers 18:19
"All the offerings of the holy gifts, which the sons of Israel offer to the LORD, I
have given to you and your sons and your daughters with you, as a perpetual
allotment It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the LORD
to you and your descendants with you."
have given to you and your sons and your daughters with you, as a perpetual
allotment It is an everlasting covenant of salt before the LORD
to you and your descendants with you."
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you
will know how you should respond to each person.
will know how you should respond to each person.
Valleys » Mentioned in scripture » Salt
2 Samuel 8:13
So David made a name for himself when he returned from killing 18,000 Arameans
in the Valley of Salt.
in the Valley of Salt.
2 Kings 14:17
Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived fifteen years after the death of Jehoash son
of Jehoahaz king of Israel.
of Jehoahaz king of Israel.
