Matthew 8:30

New International Version

Some distance from them a large herd of pigs was feeding.

Cross References

Isaiah 66:3

But whoever sacrifices a bull is like one who kills a person, and whoever offers a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; whoever makes a grain offering is like one who presents pig’s blood, and whoever burns memorial incense is like one who worships an idol. They have chosen their own ways, and they delight in their abominations;

Leviticus 11:7

And the pig, though it has a divided hoof, does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you.

Matthew 7:6

“Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.

Matthew 8:29

“What do you want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have you come here to torture us before the appointed time?”

Matthew 8:31

The demons begged Jesus, “If you drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs.”

Mark 5:11

A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside.

Luke 8:32

A large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside. The demons begged Jesus to let them go into the pigs, and he gave them permission.

Deuteronomy 14:8

The pig is also unclean; although it has a divided hoof, it does not chew the cud. You are not to eat their meat or touch their carcasses.