Bible Dictionary
Ark Of Moses
The ark of Moses was a small papyrus basket in which the infant Moses was placed among the reeds of the Nile. It was waterproofed with bitumen and pitch.
Definition
The ark of Moses was a small boat or basket made from papyrus, the reed that grew in the marshes of Egypt. It was covered with bitumen to make it watertight.
Biblical Usage
It was the basket in which the infant Moses was placed among the reeds and preserved from the danger threatening Hebrew male infants.
Historical Background
The basket’s construction from papyrus and its coating with bitumen reflect materials available in the marshes of Egypt.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
A small boat or basket made of the papyrus, a reed which grows in the marshes of Egypt. It was covered with bitumen to make it water tight.