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The Mountains of Ararat hold a significant place in biblical history and tradition, primarily known as the resting place of Noah's Ark after the great flood. The term "Ararat" is mentioned in the Bible in the context of this monumental event, which is foundational to the narrative of God's judgment and subsequent covenant with humanity.

Biblical References:

The primary biblical reference to the Mountains of Ararat is found in Genesis 8:4: "On the seventeenth day of the seventh month, the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat" . This passage marks the end of the floodwaters' dominance over the earth and the beginning of a new era for Noah, his family, and the creatures aboard the ark.

Geographical and Historical Context:

The term "Ararat" in the Bible is often associated with a region rather than a specific peak. Historically, Ararat corresponds to the ancient kingdom of Urartu, located in the mountainous region of modern-day eastern Turkey, near the borders of Armenia and Iran. The precise identification of the mountain where the ark rested remains a subject of debate and exploration, with Mount Ararat (Agri Dagi) being the most traditionally accepted site.

Theological Significance:

Theologically, the Mountains of Ararat symbolize God's deliverance and faithfulness. After the flood, God established a covenant with Noah, promising never to destroy the earth with a flood again, as signified by the rainbow (Genesis 9:11-17). The resting of the ark on Ararat represents a new beginning for humanity and the renewal of creation.

Cultural and Religious Impact:

Throughout history, the Mountains of Ararat have captured the imagination of explorers, theologians, and scholars. The search for Noah's Ark has been a quest for many, driven by the desire to find tangible evidence of this biblical event. Ararat has also become a symbol of hope and perseverance in Christian tradition, representing God's mercy and the promise of redemption.

Prophetic and Eschatological Views:

In prophetic literature, Ararat is mentioned in Isaiah 37:38 and Jeremiah 51:27, where it is associated with the judgment and downfall of nations. These references highlight the enduring significance of Ararat in the biblical narrative, extending beyond the account of Noah to encompass themes of divine justice and sovereignty.

Conclusion:

The Mountains of Ararat remain a powerful symbol within the biblical tradition, embodying themes of judgment, salvation, and covenant. As the resting place of Noah's Ark, Ararat serves as a testament to God's providence and the hope of new beginnings for humanity.

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Genesis 8:4
And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, on the mountains of Ararat.
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Library

Chapter viii
... 3b, 4. The waters declined after the expiration of one hundred and fifty days, so
that the ark came to rest upon the mountains of Ararat in the seventh month ...
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Fragment iv. On the Deluge. ...
... And when the water abated, the ark settled on the mountains of Ararat, which we
know to be in Parthia; [1085] but some say that they are at Cel??n?? [1086] of ...
/.../africanus/the writings of julius africanus/fragment iv on the deluge .htm

'Clear Shining after Rain'
... were abated. And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the seventeenth
day of the month, upon the mountains of Ararat. And the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/clear shining after rain.htm

That the Years in those Ancient Times were of the Same Length as ...
... at the end of the flood, it is thus written: "And the ark rested in the seventh
month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, on the mountains of Ararat. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 14 that the years in.htm

Editor's Preface
... whose summit the ark of the Chaldsean Noah rested, and which is therefore rightly
described in the Book of Genesis as one of "the mountains of Ararat." It was ...
/.../history of egypt chaldaea syria babylonia and assyria v 1/editors preface.htm

Jewish Chronology.
... preservation to an ark; and both the dimensions and relics of this ark are, as we
have explained, shown to this day in the mountains called Ararat, which are ...
/.../hippolytus/the refutation of all heresies/chapter xxvi jewish chronology.htm

The Nations of the North-East
... Minni; while other Aryans from Phrygia made themselves masters of Ararat, which
henceforth ... destruction; Gog and his host were given, "on the mountains of Israel ...
/.../sayce/early israel and the surrounding nations/chapter iv the nations of.htm

Some General Matters and Some Biblical Characters. The Bible Book ...
... This chapter looks to the study of some of the most important of them. Sacred Mountains
and Hills. (1) Ararat, Gen.8:4. (2) Lebanon.1 K.5:6; Josh, 13:5-6. ...
/.../chapter viii some general matters.htm

The Story of Noah and the Ark
... First mountains rose above the waters, then the hills rose up, and finally the ark
ceased to float and lay aground on a mountain which is called Mount Ararat. ...
/.../marshall/the wonder book of bible stories/the story of noah and.htm

Chapter vii
... Ararat were unknown both to the people of the days of the Flood as well as to the
contemporaries of Moses. All the mountains, they knew of were covered. ...
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