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This is because the Holy Spirit took the form of a dove when Jesus Christ was baptized:-
Mat 3:16-17 KJV And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: [v. 17] And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
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∙ 8y agoDove does not play much importance in Christianity.
A Dove is a symbol of PEACE. It is a bit important because a HOLY SPIRIT took the form of a DOVE when JESUS was baptized in river Jordan. 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.
John 1:32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. In their wild state doves generally build their nests in the clefts of rocks, but when domesticated "dove-cots" are prepared for them (Cant. 2:14; Jer. 48:28; Isa. 60:8). The dove was placed on the standards of the Assyrians and Babylonians in honour, it is supposed, of Semiramis (Jer. 25:38; Vulg., "fierceness of the dove;" comp. Jer. 46:16; 50:16). Doves and turtle-doves were the only birds that could be offered in sacrifice, as they were clean according to the Mosaic law (Ge. 15:9; Lev. 5:7; 12:6; Luke 2:24). The dove was the harbinger of peace to Noah (Gen. 8:8, 10). It is often mentioned as the emblem of purity (Ps. 68:13). It is a symbol of the Holy Spirit (Gen. 1:2; Matt. 3:16; Mark 1:10; Luke 3:22; John 1:32); also of tender and devoted affection (Cant. 1:15; 2:14).
The dove symbolizes peace ,hope ,faith ,and holiness in Christianity.
The Holy Spirit and peace.
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∙ 12y agoit represents the dove in the story Noah's Ark" where it came and showed Noah if there was land as it brought back an olive branch
The christian dove , represents peace and hope. We see Noah ssend a dove from the ark, and a dove decended on Jesus head at the time of his babtisim.
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∙ 10y agoGenesis 8:8-12 Noah sends dove out of the ark and once it returns with a olive branch in his beak. This is the symbol of peace between God and men used both in Christianity and Judaism. It was a sign to Noah God's punishment was over.
Many times the dove may also symbolize the Spirit of God. God establishes this symbol in Matthew 3:16
Matthew 10:16 also uses dove as a symbol for innocence.
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∙ 13y agoIt represents the holy spirit, as it did at the baptism of Jesus.
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∙ 14y agopeace, a sign of goodwill among men and it is an image of the holy ghost. peace also
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∙ 13y agoIt means the Holy Spirit
It can also mean peace
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∙ 14y agoIt is used to represent the Holy Spirit.
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What does a cross and a bird together mean?
In Christianity the cross is a symbol for Jesus and the dove is a symbol for the Holy Spirit.
What is the smybol of Christianity?
There are many different symbols in Christianity. The fish is a very important symbol that started at the beginning of Christianity. It was a symbol used by hidden Christians to find other hidden Christians (because being a Christian was illegal and could result in death). They would draw one half of the fish and the other person would draw the other half if they were a Christian.The cross is also a big symbol in Christianity. It is an obvious symbol because it was the way Christ died.The dove is also a symbol. When Christ was baptised, God came to Earth in the form of a dove.
How does and olive tree tattoo relate to Christianity?
The olive tree or branch is a symbol of peace in Christianity, especially associated with a dove. In the days of Noah and his ark, a dove was sent out to find dry land, and it returned with an olive branch as proof that the waters were receding.
When given the symbol of a dove what does that signify?
In Greek mythology, the dove is a symbol of the goddess Aphrodite. However, normally, a white dove is considered a symbol of peace.
How is the dove a symbol of Holy Orders?
.Catholic AnswerA dove is a symbol of the Holy Spirit.
What religious symbol represents Moses?
It was the dove.
What does the dove symbol mean in confirmation?
the dove means the Holy Spirit because when Jesus was getting baptized in the river Jordan a dove came and sat on him supposedly sent by the Holy Spirit.
What does the crane symbolise in Asian countries?
its a symbol of peacee. like the dove its a symbol of peacee. like the dove
What does a white dove stand for?
A white dove is a symbol of peace.
How is dove soap represented in mythology?
dove is aphrodite's symbol
Is a Dove a symbol of baptism?
Not really. The dove is used as a symbol for the Holy Spirit which is very heavily involved in Baptism.
Which bird is the sign of peace?
The dove is recognized as "peace" in most western countries. The dove is an ancient symbol of peace. It is pictured as a white dove, rather than the gray multi-colored wood dove commonly called a pigeon.
