Matthew 8:30

God's Word

A large herd of pigs was feeding in the distance.

Cross References

Isaiah 66:3

Whoever kills a bull is like someone who kills a person. Whoever sacrifices a lamb is like someone who breaks a dog’s neck. Whoever offers a grain sacrifice is like someone who ⌞offers⌟ pig’s blood. Whoever burns incense is like someone who worships an idol. People have certainly chosen their own ways, and their souls delight in detestable things.

Leviticus 11:7

You must never eat pigs. (Because pigs have completely divided hoofs but do not chew their cud, they are also unclean.)

Matthew 7:6

“Don’t give what is holy to dogs or throw your pearls to pigs. Otherwise, they will trample them and then tear you to pieces.

Matthew 8:29

They shouted, “Why are you bothering us now, Son of God? Did you come here to torture us before it is time?”

Matthew 8:31

The demons begged Jesus, “If you’re going to force us out, send us into that herd of pigs.”

Mark 5:11

A large herd of pigs was feeding on a mountainside nearby.

Luke 8:32

A large herd of pigs was feeding on a mountainside. The demons begged Jesus to let them enter those pigs. So he let them do this.

Deuteronomy 14:8

Also, you may not eat pigs. (Although their hoofs are divided, they don’t chew their cud.) Never eat their meat or touch their dead bodies.