Luke 3:22
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“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.”
περιστερά
Dove. Peristera. The Spirit descended on Him like a dove. The dove represents gentleness peace and the presence of God. The Holy Spirit rests on those who cultivate these qualities.
υἱός
Son
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υἱός
Son, descendant, one sharing the nature of. Huios. You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Sonship through faith is the highest status available to a human being.
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πνεῦμα
Spirit
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πνεῦμα
Spirit, breath, wind. Pneuma. God is Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, God living inside every believer. He leads guides comforts and empowers.
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γίνομαι
coming
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γίνομαι
To become, to come into being, to happen. Ginomai. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. What is true in heaven is meant to become true on earth through prayer.
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φωνή
a voice
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φωνή
Voice, sound. Phone. The sound of a voice. My sheep hear my voice. Jesus knows you by name and speaks to you personally. Learning to recognise His voice is essential.
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οὐρανός
heaven
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οὐρανός
Heaven, sky, the dwelling of God. Ouranos. Our Father in heaven. Heaven is not just a place but a presence. The Father is there. And where the Father is is home.
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ἀγαπητός
Beloved
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ἀγαπητός
Beloved, dearly loved. Agapetos. This is My beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. The Father spoke this over Jesus. Through Christ the same is spoken over you.
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λέγω
saying:
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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εὐδοκέω
I am well pleased.
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εὐδοκέω
to think well of, i.e. approve (an act); specially, to approbate (a person or thing)
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εἶδος
form
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εἶδος
a view, i.e. form (literally or figuratively)
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καταβαίνω
descending
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καταβαίνω
to descend (literally or figuratively)
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σωματικός
in a bodily
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σωματικός
corporeal or physical
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