The Spirit descending as a dove on Christ at His baptism; the dove being a groaner….so is this why Christ’s Spirit groans for us when we do not know what to say (Rm 8:26)?
I was recently reflecting on the symbolism of Birds and particularly doves. This is an excellent and helpful piece. I had no idea that Jonah meant Dove--the symbolism of going to Nineveh as the gentiles is fascinating!
If the down is thrown east (where the ashes are), and Jonah heads east after leaving Nineveh, could that also be saying something like he has completed his purpose for God? I don't know how down was used for the jews but throwing the down with the ashes looks like just conveniently disposing of the trash, the superfluous stuff that is no longer needed. So Jonah heading east, while alluding to the guilt sacrifice, could also mean (if I am right that down = trash) that he has fulfilled his purpose and his job is done. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust--he heads east with the ashes.
The Spirit descending as a dove on Christ at His baptism; the dove being a groaner….so is this why Christ’s Spirit groans for us when we do not know what to say (Rm 8:26)?
Could be…
Nice take.
I was recently reflecting on the symbolism of Birds and particularly doves. This is an excellent and helpful piece. I had no idea that Jonah meant Dove--the symbolism of going to Nineveh as the gentiles is fascinating!
If the down is thrown east (where the ashes are), and Jonah heads east after leaving Nineveh, could that also be saying something like he has completed his purpose for God? I don't know how down was used for the jews but throwing the down with the ashes looks like just conveniently disposing of the trash, the superfluous stuff that is no longer needed. So Jonah heading east, while alluding to the guilt sacrifice, could also mean (if I am right that down = trash) that he has fulfilled his purpose and his job is done. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust--he heads east with the ashes.