Animals of the Bible · Ground · Domestic
The Pig
The Pig — a wonderful creature of Scripture and of the Bible world
Discovered in your collection
- Key verse
- Matthew 7:6
- Where it lived
- The “ground” habitat in the Bible lands: the valleys and hills of the Holy Land
- What it reminds us of
- The Pig in Scripture
Stories from Scripture
The Pig in the stories of the Bible
People of faith
The Pig in Scripture
“…neither cast ye your pearls before swine.” The Lord Jesus uses this parable to urge us to treasure holy truth and to treat the pure teaching of the Word with respect. (The King James Bible calls pigs “swine.”)
Matthew 7:6The prophets and the wise
What the Bible teaches about the pig
“…the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.” Scripture urges us not to go back to bad habits after we have received forgiveness, but to keep a clean heart.
2 Peter 2:22
Wonders of Creation
Did you know?
In the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:15), the young man who left home ended up feeding pigs — the lowest point of his fall, from which he came to himself and went back to his father.
In Bible times, the pig was part of the everyday scenery of the lands of the ancient East.
Every feature of this creature shows the order and care of the Creator for all the living things on earth.
From the Holy Scriptures
What do we read in the Bible about the pig?
6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
22 But it is happened unto 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.
Verses are quoted from the King James Version (KJV). Read each passage in the context of its chapter in the Bible.
What the pig teaches us
The Pig in Scripture
The pig was considered unclean under the old law, and it stood for going back to sin and spiritual carelessness. Jesus and the apostles use this picture to call us to a holy life, cleansed by grace and full of good deeds.
How we can live this out today
Look at nature and thank God for the care He gives to every creature, big or small!
Mini-Quiz
What did you learn about the pig?
In which book of the Bible do we find references to the pig?
For parents and children
At home and in Sunday school
A question for parents and children
What can we learn from the way God takes care of the animals in nature? How does the Bible show us His love for us?
“Lord, thank You for the wonderful world You made and for Your care every day. Teach me to love Your creation and to follow You with a thankful heart! Amen.”