Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4058

Strong's G4058 · Greek

περιστερά

peristera · /per-is-ter-ah'/

Number
G4058
Language
Greek
Original word
περιστερά
Transliteration
peristera
Pronunciation
per-is-ter-ah'
KJV occurrences
10 verses

Definition

of uncertain derivation; a pigeon:--dove, pigeon.

KJV: dove, pigeon

Root / derivation: of uncertain derivation

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered περιστερά across 10 verses.

doves5×
dove4×
pigeons1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew3 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke2 verses
John3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4058 (peristera) mean?

of uncertain derivation; a pigeon:--dove, pigeon.

How many times does G4058 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4058 (περιστερά) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “doves.”

How is peristera translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4058 is rendered as “doves” (5×), “dove” (4×), “pigeons” (1×).

Where does the Greek word περιστερά come from?

of uncertain derivation