Strong's Lexicon peristera: Dove Original Word: περιστερά Word Origin: Derived from a presumed derivative of the Greek word "περάω" (perao), meaning "to traverse" or "to pass through." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3123 (יוֹנָה, yonah): The Hebrew word for dove, used in the Old Testament, notably in the account of Noah's Ark (Genesis 8:8-12) and in the Song of Solomon (Song of Solomon 2:14). Usage: The term "peristera" is used in the New Testament to refer to a dove, a bird that holds significant symbolic meaning in biblical texts. Doves are often associated with peace, purity, and the Holy Spirit. In the New Testament, the dove is notably used to symbolize the Holy Spirit descending upon Jesus during His baptism. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish culture, doves were considered clean animals and were often used in sacrificial offerings, particularly by those who could not afford more expensive animals like lambs. The dove's gentle nature and monogamous behavior made it a symbol of innocence and fidelity. In Greco-Roman culture, doves were also associated with love and were sacred to the goddess Aphrodite. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a dove NASB Translation dove (4), doves (5), pigeons (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4058: περιστεράπεριστερά, περιστεράς, ἡ, Hebrew יונָה, a dove: Matthew 3:16; Matthew 10:16; Matthew 21:12; Mark 1:10; Mark 11:15; Luke 2:24; Luke 3:22; John 1:32; John 2:14, 16. (From Herodotus down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dove, pigeon. Of uncertain derivation; a pigeon -- dove, pigeon. Forms and Transliterations πειρστερά περιεσχισμένοι περιστερά περιστεραι περιστεραί περιστεραν περιστεράν περιστερὰν περιστερας περιστεράς περιστερὰς περιστερων περιστερών περιστερῶν περιστήθιον περιστολήν περιστόμιον περιστομίου περιστραφέντα περιστραφήσεται περίστυλα περίστυλοι περιστύλοις περίστυλον περιστύλου περισύρων περισχίζοντος περίτειχος περιτετειχισμένα peristerai peristeraí peristeran peristeràn peristeras peristerás peristeràs peristeron peristerôn peristerōn peristerō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 3:16 N-AFSGRK: καταβαῖνον ὡσεὶ περιστερὰν καὶ ἐρχόμενον NAS: descending as a dove [and] lighting KJV: descending like a dove, and lighting INT: descending as a dove and lighting Matthew 10:16 N-NFP Matthew 21:12 N-AFP Mark 1:10 N-AFS Mark 11:15 N-AFP Luke 2:24 N-GFP Luke 3:22 N-AFS John 1:32 N-AFS John 2:14 N-AFP John 2:16 N-AFP Strong's Greek 4058 |
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