Gołębica jako symbol Ducha Świetego

Abstract

(Lev 5:7). In the Old Testament the dove and the turtledove are also utilized as a poetically symbol of purity, gentleness and grace (e.g. Cant 1:15; Ps 68:13; Ps 55:6). Taking all of these symbolism of the dove from Old Testament stories and teachings, for the Spirit to descend upon Jesus in the form of a dove at His baptism was not only public display of Christ’s divinity, a confirmation of His anointing and also showing a connection between His ministry and previous symbols of the dove (Matt 3:16, Mark 1:10, Luke 3:22, John 1:32). Jesus would fulfill much of the earlier symbolism of the dove in the Holy Scripture because He is: the Prince of Peace (Is 9:6), the promise of new life (2 Cor 5:17), the pure and perfect sacrifice for sin (Heb 10:14-24). The dove therefore symbolizes the Holy Spirit, the fulfillment of Scripture through the life and ministry of Jesus, and the peace, purity and propitiation for sin.