Strong’s H2386

חֲזִיר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

chaziyr

Pronunciation

khaw-zeer'

Definition

Pig, Swine

Meaning

a hog

Usage

The term "chazir" refers to the animal known as the pig or swine. In the Hebrew Bible, it is often associated with uncleanness and is listed among the animals that the Israelites were forbidden to eat according to the dietary laws outlined in the Torah.

Bible references

Leviticus 11:7;Deuteronomy 14:8;Psalm 80:13;Proverbs 11:22;Isaiah 65:4;Isaiah 66:3;Isaiah 66:17