What does it mean to be the “salt of the earth”?

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What does it mean to be the “salt of the earth”?

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Publication Type

Magazine Article

Year of Publication

1999

Authors

Date Published

April 1999

Volume

29

Issue Number

4

Abstract

Baker teaches the meaning of the phrase “salt of the earth” as found in 1 Nephi 19:23. He cites 3 Nephi 9:19­-20 and 3 Nephi 12:13 to teach the salt is symbolic of covenant making.

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Subject Keywords

Covenant
Symbolism
Salt

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