Sentences with phrase «of turtledoves»

I envisioned staying among ripples of verdant rice fields, watching farmers tend to their fields, and listening to the coo of turtledoves resonate from swaying frangipani trees overhead.

Now skip down to Luke 2:24, where we read that she offered a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, «A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.»

Not exact matches

According to tradition, some of the trumpets received sin - offerings of burnt pigeons and turtledoves, some for contributions for incense, and some for general, voluntary offerings.

Mary was very conscientious in her obedience to God, and went through her 40 days of purification and made her offering to the Lord, two turtledoves or two pigeons.

We also find a kindred spirit in some of the prophets, where the faithful obedience of nonhuman creatures to the divine will is contrasted with the faithfulness and perversity of men: «Even the stork in the heavens knows her times; and the turtledove, swallow, and crane keep the time of their coming; but my people know not the ordinance of the Lord» (Jer 8:7).

(Pret does have its moments: The arrival of «Christmas Lunch» — turkey, cranberry - port sauce, stuffing, spinach, and crispy onions on brown bread — heralds the season as happily as any turtledove.)

Opt for blinds in soft turtledove or impactful granite — or explore a range of minimalistic monochrome patterns, classic floral designs, and delicate swirls.