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The demons begged Jesus to let them go into the pigs, and he gave them permission. <a href="/nlt/luke/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> There happened to be a large herd of pigs feeding on the hillside nearby, and the demons begged him to let them enter into the pigs. So Jesus gave them permission. <a href="/esv/luke/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now a large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside, and they begged him to let them enter these. So he gave them permission. <a href="/bsb/luke/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> There on the hillside a large herd of pigs was feeding. So the demons begged Jesus to let them enter the pigs, and He gave them permission. <a href="/blb/luke/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And there was a herd of many pigs feeding there in the mountain, and they begged Him that He would allow them to enter into them; and He allowed them. <a href="/kjv/luke/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them. <a href="/nkjv/luke/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Now a herd of many swine was feeding there on the mountain. So they begged Him that He would permit them to enter them. And He permitted them. <a href="/nasb_/luke/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now there was a herd of many pigs feeding there on the mountain; and the demons begged Him to permit them to enter the pigs. And He gave them permission. <a href="/nasb/luke/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now there was a herd of many swine feeding there on the mountain; and the demons implored Him to permit them to enter the swine. And He gave them permission. <a href="/nasb77/luke/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now there was a herd of many swine feeding there on the mountain; and the demons entreated Him to permit them to enter the swine. And He gave them permission. <a href="/lsb/luke/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now there was a herd of many swine feeding there on the mountain, and the demons pleaded with Him to permit them to enter the swine. And He gave them permission. <a href="/amp/luke/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now a large herd of pigs was feeding there on the mountain. The demons begged Jesus to allow them to enter the pigs, and He gave them permission. <a href="/csb/luke/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> A large herd of pigs was there, feeding on the hillside. The demons begged him to permit them to enter the pigs, and he gave them permission. <a href="/hcsb/luke/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> A large herd of pigs was there, feeding on the hillside. The demons begged Him to permit them to enter the pigs, and He gave them permission. <a href="/asv/luke/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they entreated him that he would give them leave to enter into them. And he gave them leave. <a href="/cev/luke/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> A large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside. So the demons begged Jesus to let them go into the pigs, and Jesus let them go. <a href="/erv/luke/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they entreated him that he would give them leave to enter into them. And he gave them leave. <a href="/gwt/luke/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> A large herd of pigs was feeding on a mountainside. The demons begged Jesus to let them enter those pigs. So he let them do this. <a href="/gnt/luke/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> There was a large herd of pigs near by, feeding on a hillside. So the demons begged Jesus to let them go into the pigs, and he let them. <a href="/isv/luke/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now a large herd of pigs was grazing there on the hillside. So the demons begged Jesus to let them go into those pigs, and he consented to that. <a href="/msb/luke/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> There on the hillside a large herd of pigs was feeding. So the demons begged Jesus to let them enter the pigs, and He gave them permission. <a href="/net/luke/8.htm">NET Bible</a> Now a large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside, and the demonic spirits begged Jesus to let them go into them. He gave them permission. <a href="/nheb/luke/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now there was there a herd of many pigs feeding on the mountain, and they begged him that he would allow them to enter into those. He allowed them. <a href="/wbt/luke/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them. <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now there was a great herd of swine there feeding on the hill-side; and the demons begged Him to give them leave to go into them, and He gave them leave. <a href="/web/luke/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Now there was there a herd of many pigs feeding on the mountain, and they begged him that he would allow them to enter into those. Then he allowed them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and there was there a herd of many pigs feeding on the mountain, and they were calling on Him that He might permit them to enter into these, and He permitted them, <a href="/blb/luke/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And there was a herd of many pigs feeding there in the mountain, and they begged Him that He would allow them to enter into them; and He allowed them. <a href="/ylt/luke/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and there was there a herd of many swine feeding in the mountain, and they were calling on him, that he might suffer them to enter into these, and he suffered them, <a href="/slt/luke/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And a herd of numerous swine was there feeding on the mount: and they besought him that he would permit them to come into the swine. And he permitted them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain; and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them. <a href="/cpdv/luke/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And in that place, there was a herd of many swine, pasturing on the mountain. And they petitioned him to permit them to enter into them. And he permitted them. <a href="/nabre/luke/8.htm">New American Bible</a> A herd of many swine was feeding there on the hillside, and they pleaded with him to allow them to enter those swine; and he let them. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now there on the hillside a large herd of swine was feeding; and the demons begged Jesus to let them enter these. So he gave them permission.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain; and they besought him to permit them to attack the swine. And he permitted them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Now a herd of many swine was there grazing on the mountain, and they were begging him to permit them to enter the swine, and he permitted them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And there was in that place a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain. And they besought him to permit them to go into them. And he permitted them. <a href="/godbey/luke/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And there was a herd of many swine feeding in the mountain: and they continued to intreat Him that He should permit them to go into them. And He permitted them. <a href="/haweis/luke/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now a herd of many swine was there feeding on the mountain; and they besought him that he would permit them to enter into them. And he permitted them. <a href="/mace/luke/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but there being a numerous herd of swine feeding on the mountain, they desired he would permit them to enter into the swine, which he granted. <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now there was a great herd of swine there feeding on the hill-side; and the demons begged Him to give them leave to go into them, and He gave them leave. <a href="/worrell/luke/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And there was there a herd of many swine in the mountains; and they besought Him that He would permit them to enter into them. And He permitted them. <a href="/worsley/luke/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but as there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain, they intreated Him that He would suffer them to enter into them, and He permitted them. <a href="/parallel/luke/8-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3295" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/8.htm">The Demons and the Pigs</a> …31And the demons kept begging Jesus not to order them to go into the Abyss. 32<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.">There</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3735.htm" title="3735: orei (N-DNS) -- A mountain, hill. Probably from an obsolete oro; a mountain: -hill, mount(-ain).">hillside</a> <a href="/greek/2425.htm" title="2425: hikanōn (Adj-GMP) -- From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit.">a large</a> <a href="/greek/34.htm" title="34: agelē (N-NFS) -- A flock, herd. From ago; a drove.">herd</a> <a href="/greek/5519.htm" title="5519: choirōn (N-GMP) -- A swine, hog, sow. Of uncertain derivation; a hog.">of pigs</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: Ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/1006.htm" title="1006: boskomenē (V-PPM/P-NFS) -- To feed, pasture. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to pasture; by extension to, fodder; reflexively, to graze.">feeding.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">So</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parekalesan (V-AIA-3P) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">the demons begged</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2010.htm" title="2010: epitrepsē (V-ASA-3S) -- To turn to, commit, entrust; I allow, yield, permit. From epi and the base of trope; to turn over, i.e. Allow.">let</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DN3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiselthein (V-ANA) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">enter</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinous (DPro-AMP) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">the pigs,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2010.htm" title="2010: epetrepsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To turn to, commit, entrust; I allow, yield, permit. From epi and the base of trope; to turn over, i.e. Allow.">He gave them permission.</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DN3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> 33Then the demons came out of the man and went into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/8-30.htm">Matthew 8:30-32</a> In the distance a large herd of pigs was feeding. / So the demons begged Jesus, “If You drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs.” / “Go!” He told them. So they came out and went into the pigs, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and died in the waters. <a href="/mark/5-11.htm">Mark 5:11-13</a> There on the nearby hillside a large herd of pigs was feeding. / So the demons begged Jesus, “Send us to the pigs, so that we may enter them.” / He gave them permission, and the unclean spirits came out and went into the pigs, and the herd of about two thousand rushed down the steep bank into the sea and drowned in the water. <a href="/leviticus/11-7.htm">Leviticus 11:7</a> And the pig, though it has a split hoof completely divided, does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you. <a href="/deuteronomy/14-8.htm">Deuteronomy 14:8</a> as well as the pig; though it has a divided hoof, it does not chew the cud. It is unclean for you. You must not eat its meat or touch its carcass. <a href="/isaiah/65-4.htm">Isaiah 65:4</a> sitting among the graves, spending nights in secret places, eating the meat of pigs and polluted broth from their bowls. <a href="/isaiah/66-3.htm">Isaiah 66:3</a> Whoever slaughters an ox is like one who slays a man; whoever sacrifices a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; whoever presents a grain offering is like one who offers pig’s blood; whoever offers frankincense is like one who blesses an idol. Indeed, they have chosen their own ways and delighted in their abominations. <a href="/2_peter/2-4.htm">2 Peter 2:4</a> For if God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but cast them deep into hell, placing them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment; <a href="/jude/1-6.htm">Jude 1:6</a> And the angels who did not stay within their own domain but abandoned their proper dwelling—these He has kept in eternal chains under darkness, bound for judgment on that great day. <a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Revelation 12:9</a> And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. <a href="/revelation/20-2.htm">Revelation 20:2</a> He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. <a href="/job/1-6.htm">Job 1:6-7</a> One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them. / “Where have you come from?” said the LORD to Satan. “From roaming through the earth,” he replied, “and walking back and forth in it.” <a href="/job/2-1.htm">Job 2:1-2</a> On another day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them to present himself before Him. / “Where have you come from?” said the LORD to Satan. “From roaming through the earth,” he replied, “and walking back and forth in it.” <a href="/zechariah/13-2.htm">Zechariah 13:2</a> And on that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will erase the names of the idols from the land, and they will no longer be remembered. I will also remove the prophets and the spirit of impurity from the land. <a href="/matthew/12-43.htm">Matthew 12:43-45</a> When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. / Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ On its return, it finds the house vacant, swept clean, and put in order. / Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there. And the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation.” <a href="/mark/1-23.htm">Mark 1:23-26</a> Suddenly a man with an unclean spirit cried out in the synagogue: / “What do You want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!” / But Jesus rebuked the spirit. “Be silent!” He said. “Come out of him!” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they sought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them.there an.<a href="/leviticus/11-7.htm">Leviticus 11:7</a> And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you.<a href="/isaiah/65-4.htm">Isaiah 65:4</a> Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine's flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels;<a href="/isaiah/66-3.htm">Isaiah 66:3</a> He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations.besought.<a href="/job/1-10.htm">Job 1:10</a> Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.<a href="/psalms/62-11.htm">Psalm 62:11</a> God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.<a href="/john/19-11.htm">John 19:11</a> Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.he suffered.<a href="/1_kings/22-22.htm">1 Kings 22:22</a> And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade him, and prevail also: go forth, and do so.<a href="/job/1-12.htm">Job 1:12</a> And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. 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This area was predominantly Gentile, which is significant given the presence of pigs, animals considered unclean in Jewish law. The hillside provides a natural setting for grazing, indicating a rural and pastoral landscape.a large herd of pigs was feeding. Pigs were unclean animals according to Levitical law (<a href="/leviticus/11-7.htm">Leviticus 11:7</a>), and their presence underscores the Gentile context of the region. The herd's size suggests a significant economic investment, highlighting the potential financial impact of the events that follow. This detail also sets the stage for the dramatic nature of the miracle.So the demons begged Jesus The demons recognize Jesus' authority, acknowledging His power over the spiritual realm. This interaction demonstrates the spiritual hierarchy, where even malevolent spirits are subject to Christ's command. The demons' plea reflects their desperation and awareness of impending judgment, aligning with <a href="/james/2-19.htm">James 2:19</a>, which states that even demons believe in God and shudder.to let them enter the pigs, The request to enter the pigs indicates the demons' desire to inhabit a physical form, as they are disembodied spirits. This reflects the biblical theme of spiritual beings seeking embodiment, seen in other instances of possession. The choice of pigs, unclean animals, aligns with the demons' nature and the cultural context of the region.and He gave them permission. Jesus' granting of permission underscores His sovereign authority over all creation, including the spiritual realm. This act demonstrates His control and the fulfillment of His mission to destroy the works of the devil (1 <a href="/john/3-8.htm">John 3:8</a>). The permission also serves as a precursor to the demons' ultimate defeat, foreshadowing the eschatological victory over evil.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, demonstrating His authority over the spiritual realm. 2. <a href="/topical/d/demons.htm">Demons</a> Spiritual beings opposed to God, seeking to inhabit the pigs after being cast out of a man. 3. <a href="/topical/h/herd_of_pigs.htm">Herd of Pigs</a> A large group of swine on the hillside, significant in the account as the demons' requested destination. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_hillside.htm">The Hillside</a> The geographical setting where the pigs were feeding, indicating a rural area. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_gerasenes.htm">The Gerasenes</a> The region where this event takes place, highlighting a Gentile area, which is significant given the presence of pigs.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/authority_of_jesus.htm">Authority of Jesus</a> Jesus has supreme authority over all spiritual beings, demonstrating His divine power and control. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> Believers are engaged in a spiritual battle, and must rely on Jesus' authority and power for victory. <a href="/topical/v/value_of_human_life.htm">Value of Human Life</a> The willingness of Jesus to allow the demons to enter the pigs underscores the value He places on human life over animals. <a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_jesus'_power.htm">Recognition of Jesus' Power</a> Even the demons recognize and submit to Jesus' authority, challenging us to acknowledge His lordship in our lives. <a href="/topical/i/impact_of_jesus'_actions.htm">Impact of Jesus' Actions</a> The event led to fear and amazement among the people, prompting reflection on how Jesus' work in our lives can impact those around us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 8</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_let_demons_enter_pigs.htm">Why did Jesus permit demons to enter pigs?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_legion's_story_in_the_bible.htm">What is Legion's story in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/can_demons_make_pigs_drown.htm">(Luke 8:27-33) Is it scientifically plausible for multiple demons to inhabit one person and then compel a large herd of pigs to drown?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_pigs_rush_into_the_sea_in_matthew.htm">In Matthew 8:28-34, why did a whole herd of pigs rush into the sea after being possessed by demons, and is there any historical or archaeological clue that such a dramatic event occurred?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 32. - And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them. For what end was this request? Was it simply the way they chose to enter the abyss by? We know that the lives of the creatures, after the permission was given, lasted but a few minutes at most. Was it a desire to do more mischief during their brief sojourn on earth? Theophylact (eighth century) suggests that the purpose of the evil spirits, in their request, was to injure Jesus in that part of the country by arousing fears among the covetous inhabitants lest they too might lose, in a similar way, their herds. But to the writer of this note it seems best to confess that no satisfactory answer can ever be given here. We know so little of these dread spirits of evil. The reason of the Lord's permission is more obvious. Some such visible proof as the sight of the evil and unclean forces that had mastered him so long, transferred to the bodies of other creatures and working their wild will upon them, was probably a necessary element in his perfect cure. It is likely also that Jesus wished to show his indignation at the flagrant disregard of the Mosaic Law, at the open disobedience to the Divine injunctions respecting swine, which was shown by the presence of so vast a herd of these animals pronounced unclean by the Mosaic Law under which these people were professedly living (St. Mark gives the number as two thousand). In this district the large majority of the inhabitants were Jews. The keeping or the rearing of swine was strictly forbidden by the Jewish canon law. Other Oriental peoples also held these animals as unclean. Herodotus (it. 47) tells us that in Egypt there was a special class of swineherds, who alone among the inhabitants of the country were forbidden to enter a temple. This degraded caste were only allowed to marry among themselves. The eating of swine's flesh is referred to by Isaiah (<a href="/isaiah/65-3.htm">Isaiah 65:3, 4</a>)as among the acts of the people which continually provoked the Lord to anger. <a href="/commentaries/luke/8-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>There ἐκεῖ (ekei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1563.htm">Strong's 1563: </a> (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither. on ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hillside ὄρει (orei) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3735.htm">Strong's 3735: </a> A mountain, hill. Probably from an obsolete oro; a mountain: -hill, mount(-ain). a large ἱκανῶν (hikanōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2425.htm">Strong's 2425: </a> From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit. herd ἀγέλη (agelē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_34.htm">Strong's 34: </a> A flock, herd. From ago; a drove. of pigs χοίρων (choirōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5519.htm">Strong's 5519: </a> A swine, hog, sow. Of uncertain derivation; a hog. was Ἦν (Ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. feeding. βοσκομένη (boskomenē) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1006.htm">Strong's 1006: </a> To feed, pasture. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to pasture; by extension to, fodder; reflexively, to graze. [So] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the demons] begged παρεκάλεσαν (parekalesan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. [Jesus] αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. let ἐπιτρέψῃ (epitrepsē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2010.htm">Strong's 2010: </a> To turn to, commit, entrust; I allow, yield, permit. From epi and the base of trope; to turn over, i.e. Allow. them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Neuter 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. enter εἰσελθεῖν (eiselthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. [the pigs], ἐκείνους (ekeinous) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He permitted ἐπέτρεψεν (epetrepsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2010.htm">Strong's 2010: </a> To turn to, commit, entrust; I allow, yield, permit. From epi and the base of trope; to turn over, i.e. Allow. them. αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Neuter 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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