περιστερὰς
peristeras
doves
of uncertain derivation; a pigeon:--dove, pigeon.
John 2:14 · Word #12
Lexicon G4058
| Lemma | περιστερά |
| Transliteration | peristerá |
| Strong's | G4058 |
| In-context | doves |
| Literal | doves |
Morphology N ACC F PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | περιστερά |
| Strong's | G4058 |
SIBI-P1 G4058-03
doves (feminine accusative plural)
| Root | περιστερά (peristera) |
| Core Meanings | dove, pigeon, small bird used for sacrifice, symbol of innocence and purity |
| Semantic Range | dove, pigeon; sacrificial bird; symbol of gentleness, purity, innocence; emblem of the Spirit in certain contexts |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical literature, doves were acceptable offerings for those of limited means, highlighting themes of humility and provision. The dove also becomes a symbol of purity and of the Spirit of Elohim, especially in Gospel narratives, reinforcing imagery of peace and divine presence. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,AFP, = noun; accusative case; feminine gender; plural number. Functions typically as the direct object of a verb or after certain prepositions. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun περιστερά denotes a dove or pigeon. The morphology indicates accusative feminine plural (AFP), marking these as multiple female-gender nouns functioning as direct objects within their clauses; thus the rendering reflects both plurality and grammatical case. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root περιστερά (dove, pigeon, small bird used for sacrifice, symbol of innocence and purity)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G4058-01 |
peristerai | doves |
G4058-02 |
peristeran | a dove (feminine singular, direct object) |
G4058-04 |
peristeron | of doves |
Word Usage (10 occurrences of G4058)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 3:16 | περιστερὰν | peristeran | |
| Matthew 10:16 | περιστεραί | peristerai | |
| Matthew 21:12 | περιστεράς | peristeras |