2787. kibótos

Lexicon

kibótos: Ark, chest, box

Original Word: κιβωτός
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: kibótos
Pronunciation: kee-bo-tos'
Phonetic Spelling: (kib-o-tos')
Definition: Ark, chest, box
Meaning: (properly: a wooden box, hence) the Ark, in which Noah sailed; the Ark of the Covenant.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

ark.

Of uncertain derivation; a box, i.e. The sacred ark and that of Noah -- ark.

HELPS Word-studies

2787 kibōtós – properly, an ark, a wooden box (chest).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
a wooden box
NASB Translation
ark (6).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2787: κιβωτός

κιβωτός, 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).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from a primary word of uncertain affinity.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek κιβωτός corresponds to the Hebrew word תֵּבָה (tebah, Strong's H8392) for Noah's Ark and אֲרוֹן (aron, Strong's H727) for the Ark of the Covenant. These Hebrew terms similarly denote objects of divine significance, serving as vessels of preservation and symbols of God's covenant with His people.

Usage: The term κιβωτός is used in the New Testament to refer to two significant objects: the Ark of the Covenant and Noah's Ark. It appears in contexts that emphasize divine preservation and covenantal presence.

Context: The Greek word κιβωτός (kibōtos) is a term that appears in the New Testament to describe two distinct but theologically significant objects: Noah's Ark and the Ark of the Covenant.

• Noah's Ark: In the New Testament, κιβωτός is used in reference to the vessel built by Noah to preserve his family and animal life from the Flood, as recounted in Genesis. This usage is found in passages such as Hebrews 11:7, which states, "By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family." The ark symbolizes God's judgment and mercy, serving as a means of salvation for Noah and his family.

• Ark of the Covenant: The term is also used to describe the Ark of the Covenant, the sacred chest that held the tablets of the Law, Aaron's rod, and a pot of manna. This is seen in Hebrews 9:4, which describes the Most Holy Place containing "the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant." The Ark of the Covenant represents God's presence among His people and His covenantal promises.

The use of κιβωτός in the New Testament underscores themes of divine protection, faithfulness, and the fulfillment of God's promises. It connects the narrative of salvation history from the Old Testament to the New Testament, highlighting continuity in God's redemptive plan.

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 kibōtoû

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 24:38 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν κιβωτόν
NAS: that Noah entered the ark,
KJV: entered into the ark,
INT: into the ark

Luke 17:27 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν κιβωτόν καὶ ἦλθεν
NAS: entered the ark, and the flood
KJV: entered into the ark, and the flood
INT: into the ark and came

Hebrews 9:4 N-AFS
GRK: καὶ τὴν κιβωτὸν τῆς διαθήκης
NAS: altar of incense and the ark of the covenant
KJV: and the ark of the covenant
INT: and the ark of the covenant

Hebrews 11:7 N-AFS
GRK: εὐλαβηθεὶς κατεσκεύασεν κιβωτὸν εἰς σωτηρίαν
NAS: prepared an ark for the salvation
KJV: prepared an ark to
INT: having been moved with fear prepared an ark for [the] salvation

1 Peter 3:20 N-GFS
GRK: Νῶε κατασκευαζομένης κιβωτοῦ εἰς ἣν
NAS: during the construction of the ark, in which
KJV: of Noah, while the ark was a preparing,
INT: of Noah [while was] being prepared [the] ark into which

Revelation 11:19 N-NFS
GRK: ὤφθη ἡ κιβωτὸς τῆς διαθήκης
NAS: was opened; and the ark of His covenant
KJV: his temple the ark of his testament:
INT: was seen the ark of the covenant

Strong's Greek 2787
6 Occurrences

κιβωτόν — 4 Occ.
κιβωτὸς — 1 Occ.
κιβωτοῦ — 1 Occ.