Question

Select the correct answer.

According to Old Testament iconography, what did a dove with an olive branch symbolize?

A.
peace
B.
purity
C.
sacrifice

Answer 1

(A) symbol of “peace” to the world

Answer 2

Answer: peace

Step-by-step explanation:

In the Bible, Noah built an ark as instructed by God, to rid the world of sin. After the flood, Noah sent out a dove three times. On the second time, the dove brought back an olive branch, which represents peace on Earth and with the Lord.