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The Problem with the Pigs
Commentators highlight that the presence of a large herd of swine was highly problematic. Jewish law forbade not only eating but also raising pigs. This herd likely belonged either to Gentiles in the region or to Jews who were violating their own religious and cultural laws for profit. This context adds a layer of judgment to the subsequent destruction of the herd.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 8:30
18th Century
Theologian
An herd of many swine. The word herd, here applied to swine, is now commonly given to cattle. Formerly it signified any collectio…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 8:28–31
19th Century
Preacher
And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, ex…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 8:30
The request for the demons to enter into the pigs came probably because of a hatred of God’s creatures, and most certainly because of a desire to s…
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John Gill
On Matthew 8:30
17th Century
Pastor
And there was a good way off from them
"Nigh to the mountains", as Mark says, or "on the mountain", as Luke, borderi…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 8:28–34
17th Century
Minister
The devils have nothing to do with Christ as a Savior; they neither have nor hope for any benefit from him. Oh, the depth of this mystery of Divine…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 8:28–34
13th Century
Philosopher
And when he was come on the other side of the water. Because the miracles through which the Lord freed many people from e…