There are many references to a dove 🕊 in the Word of God. This bird does hold quite an important position in the Scriptures. Let’s see what they are:
- The first bird Noah sent after the floods was a dove.
- The New Testament Church is compared to a dove by the beloved.
- Isaiah the prophet compares the dove with the Israelites.
- Ephraim is compared with a dove.
- The third person in The Trinity i.e. the Holy Spirit is compared to a dove.
- It is a clean and pure bird; so people in the Old Testament brought doves as sacrifice into the Tabernacle.
- It is known for its swift wings. That’s why David also desired to have wings of a dove, fly away and be at rest.
CERTAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF DOVES:

To know more about this beautiful bird you can read it here.
Be blessed đź’•
“When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. 17 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”….Matthew 3:16-17
Amen 🙏