Salt held significant symbolic and practical importance in ancient Israel and various other cultures. Here are some reasons why salt was revered and its symbolic meanings:

! (Mathew 5: 13-20)- Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

!! 2nd Chronicles 13:5, explained/illustrate salt as a convenient of friendship and forever/generational bond with God.

!!! Time of burnt offering, salt was used by casting on the burnt offering and also was part of the incense. (Ezekiel 43:24), (Numbers 18:19).

Preservation: Salt was crucial for preserving food in a time when refrigeration did not exist. It inhibited the growth of bacteria and helped prevent food from spoiling.

Purity: Salt was considered a purifying agent and was often used in religious rituals to cleanse and purify offerings or sacrifices. This symbolism of purity extended to various cultural and religious practices.

Covenant: In ancient culture, religions, salt was sometimes used as a symbol of covenant or agreement. The act of sharing salt or eating together with salt symbolised a bond of loyalty and trust between individuals or groups.

Permanence: Salt was associated with durability and permanence due to its ability to preserve and withstand decay. It symbolised stability and endurance in various contexts.

Flavour: Salt enhances the flavour of food, making it more enjoyable to eat. This aspect of salt symbolised richness, abundance, and pleasure in life.

Protection: Salt was sometimes used ritually or symbolically to ward off evil or negative influences. It was believed to have protective qualities and was used in various rituals to create barriers against harm.

Fertility: In some cultures, salt was associated with fertility and abundance. It was sprinkled on fields or used in fertility rites to ensure a bountiful harvest or to promote fertility in humans and animals.

Overall, salt held multiple layers of symbolism and practical significance in ancient cultures, religion and many other societies. Its use as a sacred sign and symbol reflected its importance in daily life, religious rituals, and cultural practices.

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