יוֹנָה
A dove (apparently from the warmth of their mating)
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What does יוֹנָה (yonah) mean in the Bible?
יוֹנָה (yonah) is a Hebrew word meaning "a dove (apparently from the warmth of their mating)". a dove (apparently from the warmth of their mating) BDB: dove Usage: dove, pigeon. Represents naïve and unstable diplomacy.
Meaning
Symbol of innocence and purity in covenant contexts; also represents vulnerability and gentleness
a dove (apparently from the warmth of their mating) BDB: dove Usage: dove, pigeon.
Why This Word Matters
Represents naïve and unstable diplomacy. Hosea 7:8-16
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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Old Testament Witnesses
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