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In Mark 5:11, an improbably large herd of 2000 swine (pigs) was grazing on the mountains near the lake until Jesus caused them to run down a steep slope into the Sea, where they drowned. This herd provided the opportunity for Jesus to cast the legion of demons out of the possessed man, and for the author of Mark to paint a vivid picture of just how many demons there were. This story is also found in Matthew and Luke.

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well I think it means 'pig' generally and also probally in the bible and as many originally very offensive words change over time it may at the time The Bible was written it may have meant something worse. hope this helps

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