Strong's Lexicon kibótos: Ark, chest, box Original Word: κιβωτός Word Origin: Derived from a primary word of uncertain affinity Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Noah's Ark: H8392 - תֵּבָה (tevah) - Ark of the Covenant: H727 - אֲרוֹן (aron) Usage: The Greek word "κιβωτός" (kibótos) is used in the New Testament to refer to two significant objects: the Ark of Noah and the Ark of the Covenant. In both instances, it denotes a container or vessel of great importance and divine purpose. The term is used to describe a large, protective structure designed to preserve life or sacred items. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of Noah's Ark, "κιβωτός" refers to the massive vessel built by Noah under God's command to save his family and pairs of every living creature from the Flood (Genesis 6-9). This event is foundational in Judeo-Christian tradition, symbolizing God's judgment and mercy. The Ark of the Covenant, on the other hand, was a sacred chest that held the tablets of the Law, Aaron's rod, and manna, representing God's covenant with Israel and His presence among His people (Exodus 25:10-22). HELPS Word-studies 2787 kibōtós – properly, an ark, a wooden box (chest). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a wooden box NASB Translation ark (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2787: κιβωτόςκιβωτός, κιβωτοῦ, ἡ (κιβος (cf. Suidas 2094 e.)), a wooden chest, box ((Hecataeus, 368 (Müller's Frag. i., p. 30), Simonides), Aristophanes, Lysias, Athen., Aelian, others): in the N. T., the ark of the covenant, in the temple at Jerusalem, Hebrews 9:4 (Philo, Josephus; the Sept. very often for אָרון); in the heavenly temple, Revelation 11:19; of Noah's vessel, built in the form of an ark, Matthew 24:38; Luke 17:27; Hebrews 11:7; 1 Peter 3:20 (4 Macc. 15:31; the Sept. for תֵּבָה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ark. Of uncertain derivation; a box, i.e. The sacred ark and that of Noah -- ark. Forms and Transliterations κιβωτον κιβωτόν κιβωτὸν κιβωτος κιβωτός κιβωτὸς κιβωτου κιβωτού κιβωτοῦ κιβωτώ κιδάρεις κίδαριν kiboton kibotón kibotòn kibōton kibōtón kibōtòn kibotos kibotòs kibōtos kibōtòs kibotou kibotoû kibōtou kibōtoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 24:38 N-AFSGRK: εἰς τὴν κιβωτόν NAS: that Noah entered the ark, KJV: entered into the ark, INT: into the ark Luke 17:27 N-AFS Hebrews 9:4 N-AFS Hebrews 11:7 N-AFS 1 Peter 3:20 N-GFS Revelation 11:19 N-NFS Strong's Greek 2787 |
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