The meaning of “κιβωτός”
Understanding kibōtós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain derivation ark. - a box, i.e. the sacred ark and that of Noah
κιβωτός
of uncertain derivation ark. - a box, i.e. the sacred ark and that of Noah
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:38 | “For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,” Word: κιβωτός (kibōtós) | |
| Luke 17:27 | “They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.” Word: κιβωτός (kibōtós) | |
| Hebrews 11:7 | “By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.” Word: κιβωτός (kibōtós) | |
| 1 Peter 3:20 | “Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.” Word: κιβωτός (kibōtós) | |
| Revelation 11:19 | “And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail. ” Word: κιβωτός (kibōtós) |