Noah's Dove as a Sign of Israel's Sevenfold Redemption

"And he sent out his hand" (Genesis 8:9). In the future the Holy One, blessed be He, is destined to send forth a hand and bring them to Him, as it is said, "And it shall come to pass on that day that the Lord shall set His hand again the second time to recover the remnant of His people" (Isaiah 11:11). And just as Noah waited seven days and again sent out the dove from the ark, so shall Israel pass through seven chastisements and be redeemed, as it is said, "then I, even I, will chastise you seven times for your sins" (Leviticus 26:28). And just as Noah waited, so does Israel wait hopefully for the Creator, blessed be His name, as it is said, "Let Israel hope in the Lord" (Psalms 130:7). And just as the dove came at evening time, so Israel, as it is said, "And it shall come to pass that at evening time there shall be light" (Zechariah 14:7). Another interpretation: "And lo, in her mouth an olive leaf freshly plucked" (Genesis 8:11). Those nations who are set above them, as it is said, "The stranger that is in your midst shall mount up above you higher and higher" (Deuteronomy 28:43) — and Israel, bitter as an olive, are destined to be torn in their mouths, as it is said, "Behold, a day comes for the Lord, and your spoil shall be divided in your midst" (Zechariah 14:1).