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περιστερά G4058
G4058 is the Greek word περιστερά, transliterated peristerá. The King James Version most often renders it dove.
What it means
a pigeon.
Where it comes from
of uncertain derivation.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: dove, pigeon.
Verses using περιστερά
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 3:16 · 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:
Mark 1:10 · KJV
And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:
Luke 3:22 · KJV
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.
John 1:32 · KJV
And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
John 2:14 · KJV
And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
John 2:16 · KJV
And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house an house of merchandise.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4058 mean?
G4058 is the Greek word περιστερά (peristerá), meaning a pigeon.
How is G4058 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it dove (4 times), doves (2 times).
How many times does G4058 appear in the Bible?
περιστερά (peristerá) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4058 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain derivation.
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