ye. Representing the kingdom of Matthew 5:3 with Matthew 4:17.
are. represent. Figure of speech Metaphor. App-6.
salt. Compare Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34; Luke 14:35.
if. See App-118. b, expressing. real contingency; for, if the salt is stored on the bare earth, or is exposed to the air or sun, it does lose its savour and is fit for no place but the streets (see Thomson's Th. Land and the Book, Lond., 1869, p. 381).
his. its.
of. by. Greek. hupo.
of men. Belongs to former clause, as well, by Figure of speech Ellipsis, App-6.