why noah chose the dove?
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The Dove replied that he believed that everyone has something special, that another doesn't. Though, all are equally created by God. Noah took all of the animals on the ark, but when he needed a `messenger' to see if the waters were going down, the one he chose was the dove. The dove is a bird of humility and peace.
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Eagle conveys the powers and messages of the spirit; it is man's connection to the divine because it flies higher than any other bird. The eagle brings the message of renewed life because it is associated with the east winds - the direction of spring, dawn and rebirth.
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(In the New Testament as well, ravens are used by Jesus as an illustration of God's provision in Luke 12:24.) Philo of Alexandria (first century AD), who interpreted the Bible allegorically, stated that Noah's raven was a symbol of vice, whereas the dove was a symbol of virtue (Questions and Answers on Genesis 2:38).
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The mourning dove is named for its haunting and sad cooing sound. Its call is sometimes mistaken for the call of an owl. When the mourning doves flies, its wings make a whistling sound.
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Doves carry the energy of promise. When inner conflicts are banished from our thoughts, words and feelings, goodness awaits. The dove's roles as spirit messenger, maternal symbol and liaison impart an inner peace that helps us to go about our lives calmly and with purpose.
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While most companies that provide doves for functions use birds with a homing instinct so that they return to their owners, the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has warned that some may release trained doves which are then left in the wild, the Times has reported.
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A symbolic dove release for memorials or funerals are more popular way of adding an extra touch at the end of the service the pure white dove symbols the holy spirit peace and love. Family members may want to release a flock of white doves at the Interment of ashes.
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A release dove, also called a white pigeon, is a domestic rock dove (Columba livia domestica) bred for small size and white coloration that is released during events, such as public ceremonies, weddings and funerals. Most white doves are domesticated barbary doves (Streptopelia risoria).
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The name Noah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest; wandering". The ark-builder's spelling of this name was brought into the realm of female possibility when country singer Billy Ray Cyrus gave it to his daughter.
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The owl is mentioned in the Bible as a symbol of intelligence and wisdom as well. In ancient Greece the goddess Athena has chosen the owl as a bird that will represent wisdom. ... Among Native Americans the owl is perceived as a symbol of death. In Japanese culture the owl was usually associated with the world creation.
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In all those cases a white dove was used as a symbol of purity, hope, peace and devotion of a mother. ... A pair of doves always symbolizes peace, fidelity and love. That's why a pair of doves is usually used as a decoration on many weddings.
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Doves, usually white in color, are used in many settings as symbols of love, peace or as messengers. Doves appear in the symbolism of Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Paganism, and of both military and pacifist groups.
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The dove also symbolizes the Holy Spirit in Christianity and may be shown hovering over the Virgin Mary at the Annunciation. ... Many cultures see doves as a sign of peace. In medieval Europe, a dove's first call of the year indicated good or bad luck. If the call came from above – prosperity and good luck would follow.
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Eventually, Neo is the One because he was chosen from Morpheus, what made him The One. It could be that Neo is so special, because he was freed at his age, what normally isn't allowed (as Morpheus said). ... But because of Trinity and Morpheus, they indirectly fulfilled the prophecy and created The One.
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DOVES AND HAWKS are terms applied to people based upon their views about a military conflict. A dove is someone who opposes the use of military pressure to resolve a dispute; a hawk favors entry into war. The terms came into widespread use during the Vietnam War, but their roots are much older than that conflict.
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The mourning dove call is a distinctive “wooo-oo-oo-oo” sound which may evoke a feeling of grief over the loss of a dearly beloved. But far from representing death, mourning dove symbolism can give us optimism with its spirituality. Beyond their sorrowful song is a message of life, hope, renewal and peace.
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A righteous man, Noah “found favour in the eyes of the Lord” (Genesis 6:8). Thus, when God beheld the corruption of the earth and determined to destroy it, he gave Noah divine warning of the impending disaster and made a covenant with him, promising to save him and his family.