Strong's G4058 · Greek
περιστερά
peristera · /per-is-ter-ah'/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
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:
Matthew 10:16Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. harmless: or, simple
Matthew 21:12And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,
Mark2 verses
And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: opened: or, cloven, or, rent
Mark 11:15And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;
Luke2 verses
And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
Luke 3:22And 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.
John3 verses
And John bare record, saying I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
John 2:14And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
John 2:16And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.
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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