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all things that go moo

Cattle hold symbolic and practical significance, reflecting themes of sustenance, sacrifice, and divine provision.

  • In the Bible, cattle are often associated with wealth and prosperity, as seen in stories like Job’s restoration (Job 42:12), where he receives thousands of livestock.

  • They were also central to sacrificial practices in the Old Testament, with bulls offered for atonement (Leviticus 16:11), prefiguring Christ’s ultimate sacrifice.

  • Jesus, born in a manger surrounded by animals (Luke 2:7), underscores humility and God’s care for creation, including livestock.

  • Parables like the prodigal son’s fatted calf (Luke 15:23) symbolize celebration and forgiveness.

    Practically, cattle provided food and labor, supporting communities that spread the Gospel, and connect to Christian themes of provision, redemption, and stewardship.

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Exodus

Isaiah

  1. Leviticus 11:7-8
    “And the pig, because it parts the hoof but does not chew the cud, is unclean for you. You shall not eat any of their flesh, and you shall not touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you.”
    Comment: In the Old Testament, pigs are deemed unclean under Mosaic Law, symbolizing separation from holiness. For Christians, this law is fulfilled in Christ (Acts 10:15), who declares all foods clean, emphasizing spiritual purity over dietary restrictions. The verse highlights God’s call for distinctiveness, which Christians apply through faith and moral living.

  2. Matthew 7:6
    “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.”
    Comment: Jesus uses pigs metaphorically to represent those who reject sacred truths. For Christians, this teaches discernment in sharing the Gospel, reserving deep spiritual insights for those open to receiving them, reflecting stewardship of divine wisdom.

  3. Luke 15:15-16
    “He went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. And he was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything.”
    Comment: In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, the son’s low point—feeding pigs, an unclean animal—illustrates spiritual and moral degradation. For Christians, this underscores human fallenness and the grace of God’s restoration, as the son returns to his father, mirroring repentance and forgiveness.

  4. Mark 5:11-13
    “Now a great herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside, and they begged him, saying, ‘Send us to the pigs; let us enter them.’ So he gave them permission. And the unclean spirits came out and entered the pigs; and the herd, numbering about two thousand, rushed down the steep bank into the sea and drowned in the water.”
    Comment: In the exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac, demons enter pigs, which then perish. This reinforces pigs’ association with impurity, as vessels for unclean spirits. For Christians, the story emphasizes Jesus’ authority over evil and his power to cleanse and restore, prioritizing human salvation over material loss.

  5. 2 Peter 2:22
    “What the true proverb says has happened to them: ‘The dog returns to its own vomit, and the sow, after washing herself, returns to wallow in the mire.’”
    Comment: Peter uses pigs to describe false teachers who revert to sin despite knowing the truth. For Christians, this warns against backsliding and highlights the need for genuine transformation through faith, contrasting superficial change with true repentance.

Broader Connection: Pigs in Scripture often symbolize uncleanness or folly, rooted in Jewish tradition but reinterpreted in Christianity. While Old Testament laws about pigs underscored Israel’s distinct identity, Christ’s teachings shift the focus to inner purity (Mark 7:18-23). Pigs in parables and metaphors illustrate human weakness, the dangers of rejecting truth, and the transformative power of grace. For Christians, these references call for discernment, repentance, and reliance on Christ’s redemptive work, moving beyond ritual impurity to spiritual renewal.

Leviticus

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PIG cartoons

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In Christianity, pigs carry symbolic weight, often tied to impurity or moral lessons, due to their status in Jewish law and their use in biblical narratives. Below are key Bible verses about pigs, with comments connecting them to Christian themes:

Numbers

Deuteronomy

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