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NASB | Luke 8:32 ¶ Now there was a herd of many swine feeding there on the mountain; and the demons implored Him to permit them to enter the swine. And He gave them permission. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 8:32 ¶ Now a large herd of pigs was feeding there on the mountain. The demons begged Jesus to allow them to enter the pigs, and He gave them permission. |
Bible Question: I was reading in both Deuteronomy and Luke today. Since the pig is an unclean animal in the Mosaic Law (cloven hoove but does not chew cud), am wondering why the Jew were raising/tending pigs? |
Bible Answer: Hi, buscador... Welcome to the forum! Quick note: As descendant of Jacob myself, I can assure you that the Law was well regarded until it interfered with one's pocketbook. There have always been a lot of Gentiles around willing to buy what was not otherwise permitted to the Jew. According to the Talmud, a Jew doesn't even have to be very honest in his dealings with the Gentile. In Him, Doc |
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