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Creature

Pigs

Unclean animals in Israel's law, appearing in Gospel accounts and the parable of the lost son.

7 Bible books10 chapters19 verse appearancesAlso known as: pig, swine

What is this creature?

Pigs, usually called swine in older English translations, are unclean animals under Israel's food laws. The Gospels memorably tell how permitted demons to enter a herd of swine, while his parable of the lost son pictures the depth of that son's need in feeding them.

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