Matthew 8:30

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

Now a large herd of swine was feeding at some distance from them.

Cross References

Isaiah 66:3

Whoever slaughters an ox is like one who kills a human being; whoever sacrifices a lamb, like one who breaks a dog's neck; whoever presents a grain offering, like one who offers swine's blood; whoever makes a memorial offering of frankincense, like one who blesses an idol. These have chosen their own ways, and in their abominations they take delight;

Leviticus 11:7

The pig, for even though it has divided hoofs and is cleft-footed, it does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you.

Matthew 7:6

“Do not give what is holy to dogs; and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under foot and turn and maul you.

Matthew 8:29

Suddenly they shouted, “What have you to do with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?”

Matthew 8:31

The demons begged him, “If you cast us out, send us into the herd of swine.”

Mark 5:11

Now there on the hillside a great herd of swine was feeding;

Luke 8:32

Now there on the hillside a large herd of swine was feeding; and the demons begged Jesus to let them enter these. So he gave them permission.

Deuteronomy 14:8

And the pig, because it divides the hoof but does not chew the cud, is unclean for you. You shall not eat their meat, and you shall not touch their carcasses.