Topical Encyclopedia The dove, a symbol of peace, purity, and the Holy Spirit, is frequently mentioned throughout the Bible. However, its mournful tabering, or drumming, is a specific allusion that carries a deeper, more somber connotation. This imagery is often associated with lamentation and sorrow, reflecting the dove's gentle and plaintive cooing.In the prophetic literature of the Old Testament, the mournful sound of the dove is used metaphorically to express deep grief and lamentation. The prophet Isaiah captures this sentiment in Isaiah 38:14 : "Like a swallow or a crane, I chirp; I moan like a dove. My eyes grow weak as I look upward. O Lord, I am oppressed; be my security." Here, the moaning of the dove is likened to the prophet's own cries for help and deliverance, emphasizing a state of distress and vulnerability. Similarly, in Ezekiel 7:16 , the imagery of the dove is employed to describe the remnant of Israel in their time of despair: "The survivors will escape and live in the mountains, moaning like doves of the valley, each for his own iniquity." The mournful tabering of the dove underscores the profound sorrow and repentance of the people as they face the consequences of their sins. The dove's mournful cooing is also echoed in the Song of Solomon, where it is used to convey longing and yearning. In Song of Solomon 2:14 , the beloved calls out, "O my dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places of the mountainside, show me your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely." While this passage primarily highlights the beauty and desirability of the beloved, the mention of the dove evokes a sense of gentle yearning and desire for closeness. In the broader biblical narrative, the dove's mournful tabering serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition marked by sin, suffering, and the need for divine intervention. It reflects the heart's cry for redemption and the hope for peace that only God can provide. The dove, therefore, becomes a powerful symbol of both lamentation and the promise of comfort and restoration through faith. Torrey's Topical Textbook Nahum 2:7And Huzzab shall be led away captive, she shall be brought up, and her maids shall lead her as with the voice of doves, beating on their breasts. Torrey's Topical Textbook Resources What are some of the symbols of the Holy Spirit in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the significance of the olive tree in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Who was Jonah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Dove: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics The Dove of Converts to the Church The Dove of the Meekness of Christ The Dove: (In Its Flight) of the Return of Israel from Captivity The Dove: Characterised by Comeliness of Countenance The Dove: Characterised by Richness of Plumage The Dove: Characterised by Simplicity The Dove: Characterised by Softness of Eyes The Dove: Characterised by Sweetness of Voice The Dove: Clean and Used As Food The Dove: Frequents Streams and Rivers The Dove: Impiously Sold in the Court of the Temple The Dove: Mournful Tabering of, Alluded To The Dove: Offered in Sacrifice The Dove: Sent from the Ark by Noah The Dove: The Harbinger of Spring The Dove: Why Considered the Emblem of Peace Turtle Dove: Burnt offering of Turtle Dove: Harmlessness of, Typical of Christ's Gentleness Turtle Dove: Market For, in the Temple Turtle Dove: Prescribed for Purification of Lepers Turtle Dove: Prescribed for Purification of Nazarites Turtle Dove: Prescribed for Purification of Women Turtle Dove: Sacrificial Uses of Turtle Dove: Sent out from the Ark by Noah Turtle Dove: Sin offering, for Those Who Touched Any Dead Body Turtle Dove: Symbolical of the Holy Spirit Turtle Dove: Trespass offering of, for the Impecunious Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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