KJV ORIGINAL
Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Now there was a huge herd of pigs feeding nearby on the mountainside.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes God's story includes the most random details that end up mattering way more than you think.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, this verse is part of the account where Jesus encounters a man possessed by demons in the region of the Gerasenes, a predominantly Gentile area east of the Sea of Galilee. Pigs were viewed as unclean animals according to Jewish dietary laws, reflecting the cultural and religious differences in this non-Jewish territory. This scene sets the stage for Jesus demonstrating His authority by allowing the demons to enter the herd of swine.
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