Strong’s G5300
ὗς
Part of speech
Noun, Feminine
Transliteration
hus
Pronunciation
hoos
Definition
Pig, Swine
Meaning
a hog, boar, or sow.
Usage
In the New Testament, the term "hus" refers to a pig or swine. It is used metaphorically to describe uncleanliness or moral impurity, drawing from Jewish dietary laws that considered pigs unclean animals. The term is often used in contexts that emphasize the distinction between what is holy and what is profane.
Bible references
2 Peter 2:22