Contradiction with Leviticus 11:7
This verse states that swine are unclean and should not be touched or eaten, which contrasts with the allowance of a herd of swine being present in Mark 5:11.
Leviticus 11:7: And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he [is] unclean to you.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 14:8
Similar to Leviticus 11:7, this verse declares the pig unclean for eating, suggesting a cultural and religious contrast with the presence of a herd of swine in Jewish context as seen in Mark 5:11.
Deuteronomy 14:8: And the swine, because it divideth the hoof, yet cheweth not the cud, it [is] unclean unto you: ye shall not eat of their flesh, nor touch their dead carcase.
Contradiction with Isaiah 66:3
This verse depicts offering a pig's blood as abominable, indicating a negative view towards swine, contrasting with the neutral tone in Mark 5:11 regarding the presence of swine.
Isaiah 66:3: 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. [lamb: or, kid] [burneth: Heb. maketh a memorial of]
Contradiction with Isaiah 66:17
It describes those who eat swine’s flesh in a negative light, demonstrating a cultural and religious juxtaposition to the narrative environment where swine is simply present in Mark 5:11.
Isaiah 66:17: They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one [tree] in the midst, eating swine's flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the LORD. [behind...: or, one after another]
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:22
This proverb uses the imagery of swine to convey a message about incongruity, contrasting with the straightforward account of swine in Mark 5:11, where no moral is attached.
Proverbs 11:22: [As] a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, [so is] a fair woman which is without discretion. [is without: Heb. departeth from]