Lexical Summary kibótos: Ark, chest, box Original Word: κιβωτός 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 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). Topical Lexicon Definition and Scope Strong’s Greek 2787 designates the “ark,” a container of divine purpose. In the New Testament it refers to both Noah’s ark and the Ark of the Covenant, uniting narratives of judgment, salvation, worship, and divine presence. Occurrences in the New Testament Matthew 24:38; Luke 17:27; Hebrews 9:4; Hebrews 11:7; Revelation 11:19; 1 Peter 3:20. Old Testament Background Two Hebrew terms pre-figure the New Testament usage. The tēbāh of Genesis 6–9 describes the vessel that bore Noah, while the ’ārôn of Exodus 25 holds the covenant tablets. The Greek κιβωτός gathers both threads, underscoring the unity of salvation history. The Ark of Noah • Prototype of deliverance: “In it a few people, eight in all, were brought safely through water” (1 Peter 3:20). The Ark of the Covenant • Symbol of God’s presence and kingship (Numbers 10:35; Psalm 132:8). Typology and Christological Significance Noah’s ark prefigures Christ as the only refuge from judgment; the Ark of the Covenant foreshadows Him as the embodiment of God’s law, provision, and priesthood. Both find fulfillment in the Incarnate Word who provides atonement (propitiatory cover) and safe passage into new creation. Eschatological and Prophetic Dimensions • Days of Noah parallel the last days, calling the church to vigilance. Practical Ministry Applications • Preaching: Employ the ark motif to present both the sobering reality of judgment and the gracious provision of salvation. Key Intertextual References Genesis 6–9; Exodus 25:10-22; Numbers 10:35-36; Joshua 3–4; 2 Samuel 6; Psalm 132; Jeremiah 3:16; Hebrews 8–10. Summary Greek 2787 weaves together two monumental vessels—one riding chaotic waters, the other resting beneath cherubim wings—to testify that the same covenant-keeping God judges sin, saves by grace, dwells among His people, and will ultimately reveal His glory in the heavenly sanctuary. 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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