Mark 5:11Now on the mountainside there was a great herd of pigs feeding.
The setting
Gadara region, eastern shore of Sea of Galilee, ~30 AD. A hillside overlooking the water where local Gentiles raised pigs...
The emotion here: carefully documenting a shocking scene
The original word
choiros (χοίρων) — swine, unclean animals forbidden to Jews
Why it matters
This was Gentile territory; Jews wouldn't have owned pigs due to dietary laws
Read with care
What most readers miss in Mark 5:11
Mark mentions the pigs BEFORE the demons ask - he's setting up the irony
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just background detail, but Mark is showing this is Gentile territory where Jesus' power extends beyond Jewish boundaries.
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Bible Genome reading
Mark 5:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Mark 5:11 comes from the book of Mark, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Mark. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 25% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include ordinary life, setting preparation. Notable phrases: great herd of pigs; feeding.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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