Mark 1:10
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:”
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.
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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οὐρανός
heavens
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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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εἴδω
he saw
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εἴδω
To know, to see, to perceive. Paul said I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
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ὕδωρ
water
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ὕδωρ
water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively
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σχίζω
tearing open
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σχίζω
to split or sever (literally or figuratively)
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καταβαίνω
descending
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καταβαίνω
to descend (literally or figuratively)
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εὐθέως
immediately
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εὐθέως
directly, i.e. at once or soon
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