The meaning of “περιστερά”
Understanding peristerá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain derivation dove, pigeon. - a pigeon
περιστερά
of uncertain derivation dove, pigeon. - a pigeon
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:16 | “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Word: περιστερά (peristerá) | |
| Mark 11:15 | “And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;” Word: περιστερά (peristerá) | |
| Luke 3:22 | “And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.” Word: περιστερά (peristerá) | |
| John 2:14 | “And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:” Word: περιστερά (peristerá) |