a dove is an emblem of peace

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• Dove —    In their wild state doves generally build their nests in the clefts of rocks, but when domesticated dove cots are prepared for them (Cant. 2:14; Jer. 48:28; Isa. 60:8). The dove was placed on the standards of the Assyrians and Babylonians in… …   Easton's Bible Dictionary

• emblem — UK [ˈembləm] / US noun [countable] Word forms emblem : singular emblem plural emblems 1) a design or object that is a symbol of something such as a country or organization 2) something that is generally accepted as a symbol of a quality, idea, or …   English dictionary

• emblem — em|blem [ embləm ] noun count 1. ) a design or object that is a symbol of something such as a country or organization 2. ) something that is generally accepted as a symbol of a quality, idea, or principle: a dove, the emblem of peace …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• Dove — • In Christian antiquity the dove appears as a symbol and as a Eucharistic vessel Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Dove     Dove     † …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Peace symbols — A peace symbol is a representation or object that has come to symbolize peace. Several different symbols have been used throughout history, of which the dove, olive branch, and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament symbol (the peace symbol) are… …   Wikipedia

• World Peace Council — The World Peace Council (WPC) is an international organization that advocates universal disarmament, sovereignty and independence and peaceful co existence, and campaigns against imperialism, weapons of mass destruction and all forms of… …   Wikipedia

• em|blem — «EHM bluhm», noun, verb. –n. 1. a symbol; sign of an idea; token: »The dove is an emblem of peace. The white flag is the emblem of surrender. 2. a heraldic device. 3. any object used as a symbol: »Spades, the emblem of untimely graves (William… …   Useful english dictionary

• List of the animals in the Bible — See main article Animals in the Bible. The following is a list of animals whose name appears in the Bible. Whenever required for the identification, the Hebrew name will be indicated, as well as the specific term used by Zoologists. This list… …   Wikipedia

• Animals in the Bible — • The sacred books were composed by and for a people almost exclusively given to husbandry and pastoral life, hence in constant communication with nature Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Animals in the Bible     Anima …   Catholic encyclopedia

• International Association of Rebekah Assemblies — Daughters of Rebekah Founded September 20, 1851 (1851 09 20) (160 years ago) U.S.A. Type Fraternal and Service Organization Scope International …   Wikipedia

• olive branch — /ˈɒləv bræntʃ / (say oluhv branch) noun 1. a branch of the olive tree (an emblem of peace). 2. anything offered in token of peace: *Today I have come bearing an olive branch and a freedom fighter s gun. –blanche d alpuget, 1982. 3. World War I… …