Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And the swine, because it divideth the hoof, yet cheweth not the cud, it is unclean unto you: ye shall not eat of their flesh, nor touch their dead carcase.
The swine
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Bible References
The swine
Isaiah 65:4
Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine's flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels;
Isaiah 66:3
He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yes, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations.
Luke 15:15
And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.
2 Peter 2:22
But it hath happened to them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and, The sow that was washed, to her wallowing in the mire.
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Leviticus 11:2
Speak to the children of Israel, saying, These are the beasts which ye may eat among all the beasts that are on the earth.