2006-11-08 02:56:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Noah sent out a dove from the ark, and when the waters had receded to the point where trees could grow again, a dove returned with an olive branch. That was the symbol of renewed life for the people on the ark. Thus a dove, symbol of peace, bringing back an olive branch symbol of life renewed, adds up to a very potent symbol of peace.
2006-11-08 03:05:06 · answer #1 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When the flood of Noahs day covered the whole earth. Noah and his family were in the ark for about a year. He opened the window and kept letting a dove go to see if there was dry ground..One day the bird came back with an olive leaf in its beak.
Olive trees are used as fruitfulness,beauty, and dignity.
The branches were used in the Festival of Booths
also used as God's annointed ones and witnesses.
2006-11-08 11:06:24 · answer #2 · answered by debbie2243 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it signifies peace because back in the days of Noah and his ark, he released the dove to see if there was dry land anywhere and the dove came back with an olive branch meaning there was life out there and God I guess was not "mad" anymore and decided to end the flood. It originates in the Bible.
2006-11-08 11:05:27 · answer #3 · answered by babyj248 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The story of Noah's Ark: God sent the dove back with an olive branch as a sign that he was relenting and ending the flood.
2006-11-08 11:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by cdrotherham 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The olive branch is a sign of peace. When this was being used, olives were a very important crop.
2006-11-08 11:04:25 · answer #5 · answered by littleblondemohawk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think from a tree
2006-11-08 11:03:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋