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# dove, pigeon #
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## Definition: ##
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Doves and pigeons are two kinds of small, gray-brown birds that look similar. A dove is often thought of as being lighter in color, almost white.
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* Some languages have two different names for them, while others use the same name for both.
* Doves and pigeons were used in sacrifices to God, especially for people who could not afford to buy a larger animal.
* A dove brought the leaf of an olive tree to Noah when the flood waters were going down.
* Doves sometimes symbolize purity, innocence, or peace.
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* If doves or pigeons are not known in the language area where the translation is being done, this term could be translated as "a small grayish brown bird called a dove" or "a small gray or brown bird, similar to a (name of local bird)".
* If both a dove and a pigeon are referred to in the same verse, it is best to use two different words for these birds, if possible.
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(See also: [How to Translate Unknowns ](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-unknown ))
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(See also: [[other/olive]], [[kt/innocent]], [[kt/purify]])
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## Bible References: ##
* [Genesis 08:8-9 ](en/tn/gen/help/08/08 )
* [Luke 02:22-24 ](en/tn/luk/help/02/22 )
* [Mark 01:9-11 ](en/tn/mrk/help/01/09 )
* [Matthew 03:16-17 ](en/tn/mat/help/03/16 )
* [Matthew 21:12-14 ](en/tn/mat/help/21/12 )