Christians adopted the peacock symbol to represent immortality since it was believed that the peacock’s flesh did not decay.
During the days of the early church, the peacock became a symbol of resurrection and the incorruptibility of Christ. This belief is traced to the Greek philosopher Aristotle, who maintained that the flesh of the peacock was not subject to decay. According to church tradition, Saint Augustine once put this belief to the test. After serving roast peacock at dinner, he had the breast meat put aside to decay. After thirty days he detected no bad smell. and after a year he observed that the flesh was only slightly dried. From this story, the peacock also emerged as a symbol of Jesus’ immortality. –Praise and Worship Bible
The peacock is also associated with the resurrection and renewal of Christ because it sheds its old feathers every year and grows newer, brighter ones. If the peacock is portrayed drinking from a vase it symbolizes a Christian drinking the waters of eternal life.
The Hebrew word “ayin” means – eye; to see, and by extension, to understand and obey. It also means “Divine Providence”. Ayin represents the primeval light or the spiritual light of God. Genesis 1:3, “Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light.” As we pray, we will see an illumination. The hidden things that have been done in darkness will be brought to light.
The ayin is described as having 2 eyes – the choice of using good or evil to perceive things – optimism or pessimism. We must pray concerning the media. The perceptions of people around the world are being molded daily by the media. We must pray for new media outlets to emerge that speak the truth. We must pray for reporters to present us with facts and not just opinions on what is happening in the world. In the past, we have seen a targeted effort to alter how events are perceived – evil or good. We must pray for an arising of alternative media that will perceive from the “good eye”.
Ayin is a silent letter. (There is no English translation for it). It sees, but does not speak; it represents humility. The name ayin can also mean “eye” or “fountain”, a fountain of wisdom and the ability to perceive wisdom.
One important point to note is that peacocks are male; the female form of the bird is called a peafowl. Most are familiar with the phrase “proud as a peacock.” A lesser-known saying comes from ancient Indo-Iranian culture, “The gorgeous peacock is the glory of God.” The theme of glory exists in the peacock. “Father is wanting to reveal to the eyes of the church, His glory, wisdom, majesty, light, prophetic insight, new vision, and providence in ways you have never seen before”. Melissa Flores