περιστερά
peristera
“dove”
Definition
a pigeon
of uncertain derivation;
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Feminine)
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
περιστερά appears 10 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him.
To those selling doves He said, “Get these out of here! How dare you turn My Father’s house into a marketplace!”
and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”
Then Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves.
As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, He saw the heavens breaking open and the Spirit descending on Him like a dove.
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