Dictionary of Bible Themes: 7203 ark, Noah's

7203 ark, Noah's

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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The craft built at God's command by Noah and his family as a means of escape from the flood. The ark is seen as corresponding to the redemption offered to believers through Jesus Christ.

The building of the ark

The command to build

Genesis 6:14 See also Genesis 6:1-13,15-16

Its purpose for Noah and his family

Genesis 6:17-18

Its purpose for the animals

Genesis 6:19 See also Genesis 6:20-22

The ark and the flood

Noah obeyed God

Genesis 7:5 See also Genesis 7:1-4,6-16

The ark served its purpose

Genesis 7:17 See also Genesis 7:18-24; Genesis 8:1-19; Genesis 9:1-17

The significance of the ark elsewhere in Scripture

An instance of judgment

Matthew 24:38-39 pp Luke 17:26-27 Judgment clearly divides humanity into the saved and the lost. See also 2 Peter 2:5

An example of faith

Hebrews 11:7 Noah took God at his word in circumstances which must have appeared ridiculous.

A symbol of salvation

1 Peter 3:20-21 The link between the ark and baptism is in the twin ideas of water and salvation.