Bible Dictionary
Ark, Noahs
Noah’s ark was the vessel God commanded Noah to build for the preservation of his family and representatives of living creatures during the Flood.
Definition
Noah’s ark was the vessel God commanded Noah to build for the preservation of his household and representatives of living creatures during the Flood.
Biblical Usage
The ark is associated with God’s judgment on the world and his preservation of Noah and those with him.
Historical Background
The supplied material provides no additional historical, geographical, or archaeological background for the ark.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
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