SCRIPTURE COMMENTARY #85
And Jesus being baptized, forthwith came out of the water: and lo, the heavens were opened to him: and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon him. (Matt. 3:16)
THE DOVE IS THE TYPE OF INNOCENCE: The Holy Ghost appeared under the form of a dove to show that Jesus is the Innocent and Beloved One in whom His father was well-pleased; for the dove is the symbol of innocence, love, and gentleness.
THE DOVE IS THE TYPE OF INNOCENCE: The Holy Ghost appeared under the form of a dove to show that Jesus is the Innocent and Beloved One in whom His father was well-pleased; for the dove is the symbol of innocence, love, and gentleness.
[From 'A Practical Commentary on Holy Scripture' by Bishop Knecht, D.D.]
(1899 Douay-Rheims Bible)
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