Monday, July 10, 2017

Hear the Doves

The flowers appear on the earth;
the time of the singing of birds is come,
and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;
The fig tree putteth forth her green figs,
and the vines with the tender grape give a good smell.
Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.
O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock,
in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance,
 let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, 
and thy countenance is comely.

Song of Solomon 2:12-14



The Bride's Adoration - http://biblehub.com/songs/2-12.htm

12‘The flowers have already appeared in the land;
         The time has arrived for pruning the vines,
         And the voice of the turtledove has been heard in our land.
13‘The fig tree has ripened its figs,
         And the vines in blossom have given forth their fragrance.
         Arise, my darling, my beautiful one,
         And come along!’”
14“O my dove, in the clefts of the rock,
         In the secret place of the steep pathway,
         Let me see your form,
         Let me hear your voice;
         For your voice is sweet,
         And your form is lovely.”



Vs. 12 – Dove/Turtledove  = tor = תֹּר = Strong’s 8449 http://biblehub.com/hebrew/8449.htm
Vs. 14 - Pigeon/Dove = yonah  =  יוֹנָ֥ה  = Strong's 3123  http://biblehub.com/hebrew/3123.htm

Turtle.—Heb., tôr (turtur)from its plaintive note. Three species are found in Palestine, but the one intended is doubtless our own turtle-dove (Turtur auritus).  It is migratory, and its advent marks the return of spring (Jeremiah 8:7). “Search the glades and valleys even by sultry Jordan at the end of March, and not a turtle-dove is to be seen.  http://biblehub.com/commentaries/songs/2-12.htm




Dove
In their wild state doves generally build their nests in the clefts of rocks, but when domesticated "dove-cots" are prepared for them (Hosea 2:14 ; Jeremiah 48:28 ; Isaiah 60:8 ). Doves and turtle-doves were the only birds that could be offered in sacrifice, as they were clean according to the Mosaic law ( Genesis 15:9 ; Leviticus 5:7 ; 12:6 ; Luke 2:24 ). The dove was the harbinger of peace to Noah ( Genesis 8:8 Genesis 8:10 ). It is often mentioned as the emblem of purityPsalms 68:13 ). It is a symbol of the Holy SpiritGenesis 1:2 ; Matthew 3:16 ; Mark 1:10 ; Luke 3:22 ; John 1:32 ); also of tender and devoted affection (John 1:15 ; 2:14 ). David in his distress wished that he had the wings of a dove, that he might fly away and be at rest ( Psalms 55:6-8 ). There is a species of dove found at Damascus "whose feathers, all except the wings, are literally as yellow as gold" (Psalms 68:13 ).
The first mention of this bird occurs in Gen. 8. The doves rapidity of flight is alluded to in ( Psalms 55:6 ) the beauty of its plumage in ( Psalms 68:13 ) its dwelling int he rocks and valleys in ( Jeremiah 48:28 ) and Ezek 7:16 its mournful voice in ( Isaiah 38:14 ; 59:11Nahum 2:7 ) its harmlessness in ( Matthew 10:16 ) its simplicity in ( Hosea 7:11 ) and its amativeness in ( Solomon 1:15 ; 2:14 ) 
A bird of the family Columbidae. Doves and pigeons are so closely related as to be spoken and written of as synonymous, yet there is a distinction recognized from the beginning of time. It was especially marked in Palestine, because doves migrated, but pigeons remained in their chosen haunts all the year.


Arise, My Love - Michael Card 
 

Leviticus 12:6 
HEB: לְעֹלָ֔ה וּבֶן־ יוֹנָ֥ה אוֹ־ תֹ֖ר
NAS: and a young pigeon or
KJV: and a young pigeon, or a turtledove,

יוֹנָ֥ה
pigeon
אוֹ־
or
תֹ֖ר
a turtledove
Pigeon/Dove = yonah  =  יוֹנָ֥ה  = Strong's 3123  http://biblehub.com/hebrew/3123.htm
Dove/Turtledove  = tor = תֹּר = Strong’s 8449 http://biblehub.com/hebrew/8449.htm



Yonah / Jonah / Jonas / Ionas / Yunus ….
From the Hebrew name יוֹנָה (Yonah) meaning "dove."
Jonah was commanded by God to preach in Nineveh - located on the outskirts of Mosul in modern-day northern Iraq.



peristera: Greek - a dove
Definition: a dove, pigeon. - http://biblehub.com/greek/4058.htm
περιστεράπεριστεράς, Hebrew יונָהa doveMatthew 3:16Matthew 10:16Matthew 21:12Mark 1:10Mark 11:15Luke 2:24Luke 3:22John 1:32John 2:14, 16


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:

Matthew 3:16

paloma: Spanish – dove




News of our day catches our attention and reflects back to the dove:
  • WTC Oculus (dove edifice)
  • Report from Turkey (dove sounds)
  • Field Report (grapes, figs in Israel) - Song of Solomon 2

The exterior of the World Trade Center transportation hub “Oculus” is meant to suggest convey an image of the spreading wings of a dove taking flight.


Up Close: Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel @ Westfield, WTC Oculus
June 23 – July 23 - New York, NY
Exhibit of Michelangelo's Most Iconic Art -
Opening first in the Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center

Up Close: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel” features 34 near life-sized reproductions of panels from Michelangelo’s frescoes for the Sistine Chapel, along with a towering recreation of The Last Judgement. Iconic imagery such as The Creation of Adam (God nearly touching fingers with the first man), the great flood and Noah’s Ark, and the banishment of man from the Garden of Eden are all displayed on large-scale panels, in photographs taken by photographer Erich Lessing. Visitors can inspect the looming cracks that threaten the historic works, which conservators have been painstakingly trying to repair with staples.




Listen for the doves in this video - "Heading home"
Heading home: German troops start withdrawal from Incirlik airbase in Turkey
Published on Jul 10, 2017 - https://youtu.be/5m7_ZmPBXU8
Germany has begun the process of withdrawing its troops from the Incirlik Air Base in southern Turkey, from where German troops have been carrying out reconnaissance missions as part of the US-led coalition’s campaign in Syria and Iraq. The move follows tensions with Ankara.

Field Report – A review of Song of Solomon 2:12-14
Published on Jul 8, 2017 - https://youtu.be/ZTeUp-kVNLM
At the 2 year anniversary of the 'Star of Bethlehem' signs, let us remember how our Father has brought us to this place and time. He has brought our attention to these signs and times, and He is working in our own lives as well. Today, we're also going to hop over to Israel, for a quick peek at the figs and grapes! We have been brought to a place of expectation - awaiting our Beloved! Maranatha!



And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him,
the spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the spirit of counsel and might,
the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;

Isaiah 11:2


Song of Solomon 2:14-16

We hear (and occasionally see) doves in our neighborhood ;-) 


September 30, 2016
The Pope, at St. SIMON Church in the country of Georgia, released the dove on the same day Shimon Peres is buried. Pope Francis released the dove for peace. 190 days after Bernie Sanders had a pigeon land on his podium in Portland. Bernie said it was a dove and sign of world peace.
For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them,
as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. 1 Thessalonians 5:3
Pope Francis became Pope 162 weeks and 1 day before Prince “When Doves Cry” died. He released this dove 162 days after Prince died.

March 25, 2016
Bernie Sanders had the bird land on his podium in Portland. As the bird landed Bernie says “I think there may be symbolism here. I know it doesn’t look like it but that bird is really a dove asking us for WORLD PEACE.”

From Dollywood, Pigeon Forge fire and passage recovered on 11/29/16

When Jonah came ashore and preached repentance, Nineveh had 40 days. Those of you who made it through to the end have one of two conclusions. Either this is absolute madness or there is a God who speaks through ALL creation. Taking the Jonah example it would be wise to consider the warning given to Nineveh.



Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Trade_Center_station_(PATH)
Oldest mosaic of Bible’s Jonah found in Galilee

https://worldisraelnews.com/oldest-known-mosaic-depicting-biblical-jonah-exposed-at-ancient-galilee-synagogue/



Listen to the doves ;-) 

I should have included these when I first posted this blog. 

Beautiful birds and sounds. Hear the doves and be blessed!


The Mourning Dove makes a very distinctive coo. 



Mourning Dove Cooing Sound - Extreme close-up! 
Did you know they make these haunting sounds through their nostrils? A gulp of air a big chest expansion and it comes out their nose. One of my favorite sounds in the Backyard this fellow gives us a rare closeup performance! 



Courtship Dance of the Mourning Doves



1 comment:

Tammy W. said...

Ongoing exhibits...previously at WTC Oculus: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel exhibits:
Currently in NJ, Massachusetts, and China - next LA - http://chapelsistine.com/