Matthew 3:16
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“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:”
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.
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus. Iesous. The Greek form of Yeshua meaning the LORD saves. The name given before His birth. In His name is salvation healing and authority over every power of darkness.
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θεός
of God
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θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
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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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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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ἔρχομαι
alighting
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ἔρχομαι
To come, to go, to arrive. Erchomai. Come Lord Jesus. The final prayer of Scripture is an invitation. The church lives in expectation of His return.
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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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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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ἰδού
behold
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ἰδού
used as imperative lo!;
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