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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 4636 dove
4636 dove
4636 dove
A common species of bird. In Scripture the dove symbolises the Spirit of God, and also certain kinds of human behaviour.
A kind of bird
Doves as sacrifices for those who were poor
Lev 5:7 See also Ge 15:9; Lev 1:14; Lev 5:11; Lev 12:6-8; Lev 14:22,30; Lev 15:14,29; Nu 6:10; Mt 21:12 pp Mk 11:15; Lk 2:24; Jn 2:14
“Dove” as a term of endearment
Israel as God’s “dove” Ps 68:13; Ps 74:19
“Dove” used figuratively
Ps 55:6; SS 1:15; SS 4:1; SS 5:12; Isa 38:14; Isa 59:11; Jer 48:28; Eze 7:16; Hos 7:11; Hos 11:11; Na 2:7; Mt 10:16
The dove as a symbol of the Spirit of God
Mt 3:16 pp Mk 1:10 pp Lk 3:22 pp Jn 1:32-34
See also
| 1670 | symbols |
| 2510 | Christ, baptism of |
| 3120 | Holy Spirit, descriptions |
| 3269 | Holy Spirit in Christ |
| 4612 | birds |
| 4678 | pigeon |
| 7435 | sacrifice, in OT |
| 8264 | gentleness |
| 8277 | innocence |
| 8299 | love in relationships |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
