Luke 14:35 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."

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New International Version
It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out. “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.”

New Living Translation
Flavorless salt is good neither for the soil nor for the manure pile. It is thrown away. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!”

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

Berean Standard Bible
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.”

Berean Literal Bible
It is fit neither for soil nor for manure; they cast it out. The one having ears to hear, let him hear.”

King James 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.

New King James Version
It is neither fit for the land nor for the dunghill, but men throw it out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”

New American Standard Bible
It is useless either for the soil or the manure pile, so it is thrown out. The one who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

NASB 1995
“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.”

NASB 1977
“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.”

Legacy Standard Bible
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.”

Amplified Bible
It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown away. He who has ears to hear, let him hear and heed My words.”

Berean Annotated Bible
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.

Christian Standard Bible
It isn’t fit for the soil or for the manure pile; they throw it out. Let anyone who has ears to hear listen.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
It isn’t fit for the soil or for the manure pile; they throw it out. Anyone who has ears to hear should listen!”

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

Contemporary English Version
It is no longer good for the soil or even for the manure pile. People simply throw it out. If you have ears, pay attention!

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
It's not any good for the ground or for the manure pile. People throw it away. "Let the person who has ears listen!"

Good News Translation
It is no good for the soil or for the manure pile; it is thrown away. Listen, then, if you have ears!"

International Standard Version
It's suitable neither for the soil nor for the manure pile. People throw it away. Let the person who has ears to hear, listen!"

NET Bible
It is of no value for the soil or for the manure pile; it is to be thrown out. The one who has ears to hear had better listen!"

New Heart 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."

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Weymouth New Testament
Neither for land nor dunghill is it of any use; they throw it away. Listen, every one who has ears to listen with!"
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
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.”

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.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
It is neither fit for land nor for manure—they cast it outside. He who is having ears to hear—let him hear.”

Berean Literal Bible
It is fit neither for soil nor for manure; they cast it out. The one having 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.'

Smith's Literal Translation
Neither for the land, nor is it fitted for the dunghill; they cast it without. He having ears to hear, let him hear.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

Catholic Public Domain Version
It is useful neither in soil, nor in manure, so instead, it shall be thrown away. Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.”

New American Bible
It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out. Whoever has ears to hear ought to hear.”

New Revised Standard Version
It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; they throw it away. Let anyone with ears to hear listen!”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
It is good neither for the ground nor for fertilizing; but it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear let him hear.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“It is not fit for land nor is it fit for manure, but they cast it outside. Whoever has an ear that hears, let him hear.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
It is fit neither for earth, nor for manure; but they cast it out. He that has ears to hear, let him hear.

Godbey New Testament
It is neither good for the land nor for excrement: they cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Haweis New Testament
It is neither fit for the land, nor for manure; but they cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Mace New Testament
it would be fit neither for the land, nor for the dunghil, but only to be thrown away, he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Weymouth New Testament
Neither for land nor dunghill is it of any use; they throw it away. Listen, every one who has ears to listen with!"

Worrell New Testament
It is fit neither for the land nor for manure: they throw it without. He that has ears to hear, let him hear!"

Worsley New Testament
it is neither fit for the land, nor for the dunghil; but they throw it away. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Additional Translations ...
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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.”

Cross References
It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile,

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.

Mark 9:50
Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”

Luke 13:6-9
Then Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. / So he said to the keeper of the vineyard, ‘Look, for the past three years I have come to search for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Therefore cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’ / ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. …
and it is thrown out.

John 15:6
If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned.

Matthew 13:48
When it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers, but threw the bad away.

Matthew 7:19
Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Mark 4:9
Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Matthew 11:15
He who has ears, let him hear.

Revelation 2:7
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God.
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Matthew 13:41-42
The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. / And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Hebrews 6:7-8
For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God. / But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned.

Revelation 3:16
So because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to vomit you out of My mouth!

Romans 11:22
Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.

2 Peter 2:20-21
If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. / It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them.

Isaiah 66:24
“As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.”


Treasury of Scripture

It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that has ears to hear, let him hear.

but.

John 15:6
If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.

He.

Luke 8:8
And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Luke 9:44
Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

Matthew 11:15
He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

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Luke 14
1. Jesus heals the dropsy on the Sabbath;
7. teaches humility;
12. to feast the poor;
15. under the parable of the great supper,
23. shows how worldly minded men shall be shut out of heaven.
25. Those who will be his disciples, to bear their cross must make their accounts beforehand,
31. lest with shame they revolt from him afterward;
34. and become altogether unprofitable, like salt that has lost its flavor.










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It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile
This phrase emphasizes the complete uselessness of salt that has lost its flavor. In the ancient world, salt was a valuable commodity, used for preserving food and enhancing flavor. When salt became contaminated or lost its saltiness, it was no longer effective for its intended purposes. In a spiritual context, this can be seen as a warning to believers about losing their distinctiveness and effectiveness in the world. The soil and manure pile represent places where salt could have been beneficial, either for enhancing growth or aiding in decomposition, but once it loses its properties, it serves no purpose. This reflects the broader biblical theme of fruitfulness and the expectation that believers should positively impact the world around them (Matthew 5:13).

and it is thrown out
The act of throwing out the unsalty salt signifies rejection and judgment. In the cultural context of Jesus' time, anything that was no longer useful was discarded. This serves as a metaphor for the spiritual life, where a lack of genuine faith and fruitfulness leads to being cast aside. This imagery is consistent with other biblical teachings on judgment, such as the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:30) and the vine and branches (John 15:6), where unproductive elements are removed and discarded. It underscores the seriousness of maintaining one's spiritual vitality and purpose.

He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”
This phrase is a call to attentive listening and understanding. It is a common expression used by Jesus to emphasize the importance of truly grasping the spiritual truths He is teaching. It suggests that not everyone will understand or accept His message, but those who are spiritually receptive will comprehend and apply it. This call to hear is echoed throughout the Gospels and Revelation (e.g., Matthew 11:15, Revelation 2:7), highlighting the necessity of discernment and responsiveness to God's word. It serves as an invitation to reflect deeply on the teachings of Jesus and to respond with faith and obedience.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The speaker of this parable, Jesus uses this metaphor to teach about the cost of discipleship and the importance of being effective in one's faith.

2. Disciples/Audience
Jesus is addressing His disciples and the crowd following Him, emphasizing the need for true commitment and the consequences of failing to live out one's faith.

3. Salt
Used metaphorically to represent the believer's influence and effectiveness in the world. Salt that loses its flavor is a symbol of a disciple who fails to live out their faith.

4. Soil
Represents the world or environment where believers are meant to have an impact. Salt that is not useful for the soil signifies a lack of positive influence.

5. Manure Pile
Symbolizes waste or things of no value. Salt that is not even fit for the manure pile indicates a complete lack of usefulness.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Spiritual Effectiveness
Just as salt must retain its flavor to be useful, Christians must maintain their distinctiveness and effectiveness in the world. This involves living out the teachings of Christ in a way that influences others positively.

Commitment to Discipleship
Jesus calls for a deep commitment to following Him. This means being willing to sacrifice personal desires and comforts for the sake of the Gospel.

Self-Examination
Believers are encouraged to examine their lives to ensure they are not like salt that has lost its flavor. This involves regular reflection on one's spiritual health and impact.

Hearing and Obeying
The phrase "He who has ears to hear, let him hear" underscores the importance of not just listening to Jesus' words but also putting them into practice.

Avoiding Spiritual Waste
Just as salt that is not useful is thrown out, believers are warned against becoming spiritually ineffective, which leads to being discarded in terms of Kingdom usefulness.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 14:35?

2. How can we ensure our lives are "fit for the soil" spiritually?

3. What does "salt is not fit" teach about maintaining Christian witness?

4. How does Luke 14:35 connect with Matthew 5:13 on being "salt"?

5. In what ways can we avoid becoming "worthless" in our spiritual walk?

6. How can we actively "have ears to hear" God's guidance in our lives?

7. What does Luke 14:35 mean by "fit for the soil or the manure pile"?

8. How does Luke 14:35 challenge our understanding of discipleship?

9. Why does Jesus use salt as a metaphor in Luke 14:35?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 14?

What Does Luke 14:35 Mean
It is fit neither for the soil

• Jesus has just described salt that “has lost its savor” (Luke 14:34). When salt keeps its distinct flavor it enriches and preserves; when it loses that quality, even good earth gains nothing from it (cf. Matthew 5:13; Mark 9:50).

• Disciples are meant to penetrate the world with holy influence. If we compromise and blend in, we cease to bless the “soil” of society—our work, families, neighborhoods (Philippians 2:15; Colossians 4:6).

• Literal soils of first-century Israel sometimes received small amounts of mineral salts to aid fertilization. Lifeless salt, however, only hardens the ground. A disciple who will not live out Christ’s teachings can actually hinder gospel growth (2 Corinthians 6:3).

Nor for the manure pile

• Even refuse heaps benefited from small doses of active salt, which slowed decay and controlled odor. If ruined salt cannot help manure, it cannot help anything.

• The Lord emphasizes that half-hearted discipleship is useless in both noble and lowly tasks (cf. Revelation 3:15-16).

• We are reminded that God values faithfulness over mere profession; He can work through the humblest service, but He will not endorse empty pretense (James 2:17-18).

And it is thrown out

• Worthless salt faces disposal. Jesus points to the fate of a disciple who will not bear the cost He has just outlined (Luke 14:26-33).

• Similar images of rejection: branches “thrown into the fire” (John 15:6), bad fish “thrown away” (Matthew 13:48-50), the “worthless servant” cast into outer darkness (Matthew 25:30).

• The warning is sober and literal: persistent unfruitfulness proves a heart never truly surrendered (1 John 2:19; 2 Corinthians 13:5).

He who has ears to hear, let him hear

• Jesus ends with His familiar appeal, calling for spiritual attentiveness (Mark 4:9; Revelation 2:7).

• Hearing here means obedient response. Faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17), but genuine hearing is always coupled with doing (James 1:22-25).

• Every listener must examine: Am I the salty, committed disciple Christ describes, or am I flavorless and in danger of being cast aside?

summary

Luke 14:35 closes Jesus’ call to costly discipleship. Salt that loses its savor pictures a believer who refuses wholehearted allegiance. Such a life blesses neither fertile ground nor garbage heap and is destined for rejection. The passage urges each follower of Christ to remain distinct, useful, and obedient—retaining our “flavor” through steadfast devotion so that the world may taste and see that the Lord is good.

(35) It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill.--The illustration, differing as it does from that in Matthew 5:13 and Mark 9:50, proves the independence of the saying as here recorded. A new use of salt, distinct from that of preserving food, or its symbolic meaning in sacrifice, is brought before us, and becomes the ground-work of a new parable. The use is obviously a lower and humbler one than the others. The salt serves, mingling with the dung-hill, to manure and prepare the ground for the reception of the seed. Bear this in mind, and the interpretation of the parable, connected, as it thus is, with that of the Fig-tree (see Note on Luke 13:8), is obvious. A corrupt church cannot even exercise an influence for good over the secular life of the nation which it represents. The religious man whose religion has become an hypocrisy cannot even be a good citizen, or help others forward in the duties of their active life by teaching or example. The church and the individual man are alike fit only to be "cast out"--to become, i.e., a by-word and proverb of reproach. Our Lord's sense, if we may so speak, of the depth and fulness of the meaning of His words, is shown by His emphatic reproduction of the words that had accompanied His first parable, "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
It is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

fit
εὔθετόν (eutheton)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2111: Suitable, fit, useful. From eu and a derivative of tithemi; well placed, i.e. appropriate.

neither
οὔτε (oute)
Conjunction
Strong's 3777: And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even.

for
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

[the] soil
γῆν (gēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1093: Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.

nor
οὔτε (oute)
Conjunction
Strong's 3777: And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even.

for
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

[the] manure pile,
κοπρίαν (koprian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2874: Manure; a dung-hill. From kopros; manure.

[and] it
αὐτό (auto)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

is thrown
βάλλουσιν (ballousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 906: (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.

out.
ἔξω (exō)
Adverb
Strong's 1854: Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively.

He who
Ὁ (Ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

has
ἔχων (echōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

ears
ὦτα (ōta)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3775: (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear.

to hear,
ἀκούειν (akouein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

let him hear.”
ἀκουέτω (akouetō)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.


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