The concept of Ark in Christianity
Synonyms: Boat, Vessel, Craft, Ship
In Spanish: Arca; In Dutch: Ark; In Swedish: Ark; In Malay: Ark; In German: Arche; In French: Arche; In Finnish: Arkki
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Christian concept of 'Ark'
From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository
(1) The ark was placed in the holiest place of the temple after the dedication prayer, and it was in Zion when Solomon sacrificed in high places.[1] (2) This refers to the structure at the far end of the temple, that contained the law in both.[2] (3) The ark is mentioned as being present in the center between the two mountains, along with the priests and Levites during the reading of the curses and blessings.[3] (4) This was wrapped in the veil, the badger's skin, and blue cloth when carried about, and was a central symbol of the covenant and God's presence.[4] (5) This refers to the vessel built by Noah, constructed according to divine instructions, and its dimensions are detailed, with the text also comparing it to the ark of Moses and other similar structures.[5]
From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature
(1) This is what rested at the Deluge, which is mentioned in the context of the country of Armenia.[6] (2) This is a sacred object that was brought to Jerusalem, and the procession surrounding this event highlighted the conflict between David and Michal.[7] (3) The ark is referenced as resting on the mountains of Ararat during the subsidence of the flood, according to the text, and where the ark came to rest.[8] (4) This was the structure that Noah was directed to build using gopher wood, with rooms inside and covered with pitch to protect it.[9] (5) The item carried by the Kohathites, along with the table of shew-bread, the candlestick, the two altars, and hangings.[10]
From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)
(1) The ark is the traditional landing-place that is associated with the mountain of Massis, and it is mentioned in the context of the biblical narrative.[11] (2) The ark refers to the Ark of the Covenant, near which a portion of manna was kept as a sacred object.[12] (3) This refers to a sacred object kept in the temple, and was part of the charge of the Kohath family within the Levitical duties.[13] (4) This was the place where the two stones containing the 'ten words' were placed immediately, after being prepared by Moses, and where they were believed to have permanently remained.[14] (5) This is an oblong chest made of acacia wood, overlaid with gold, and contains sacred objects, also called the ark of the testimony.[15]
From: Expositions of Holy Scripture
(1) The text mentions that 'it is only when the Ark is carried into the Temple that Dagon falls prone before it', implying a powerful entity.[16] (2) The symbol of a present God, whose presence brought either blessings or disasters depending on the manner of its reception by individuals, as mentioned in the text.[17] (3) The ark represents the presence of God and the symbol of their faith, before which Joshua and the elders fell to the earth in mourning.[18] (4) The text describes a vessel where Noah and various animals were kept safe during the flood, providing a sanctuary from the encompassing waters.[19] (5) The text refers to 'the ark' as the guide of the people, and it was a new thing that it should become the guide.[20]
From: The Book of the Cave of Treasures
(1) The structure Noah was instructed to construct, intended for the salvation of his family, its dimensions specified as three hundred cubits in length, fifty cubits in breadth, and thirty cubits in height, with three levels for different creatures and family members.[21] (2) The vessel that contained Noah and his family, which was closed and sealed, with an angel acting as its guide during the immense flood that covered the entire planet.[22] (3) A vessel used to escape the flood.[23] (4) The vessel where Noah and his family were to reside, where the body of Adam was placed, and where the offerings were placed, and from which they would eventually depart.[24] (5) The Ark was a significant location, where Shem retrieved Adam's body and later sealed it, with specific instructions given.[25]
From: The Book of the Bee
(1) After Noah went forth from the ark, God allowed them to eat bread and to drink wine and to eat flesh, indicating a change in their diet.[26] (2) The ark was found.[27] (3) The text refers to the ark of the covenant, and it is mentioned in relation to the bars that carried it.[28] (4) Shem entered this vessel, sealed it with his father’s seal, and took Adam’s coffin, highlighting its role in the narrative and its significance.[29]
From: The Kebra Nagast
(1) This is an object made of wood that is covered in pure gold, where the Word of the Law is placed, and it was carried before the people to Jerusalem.[30] (2) This was a vessel in which God saved Noah, according to the provided text, demonstrating divine intervention and preservation during a significant event.[31]
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) The ark that was fashioned,—constructed in most regular proportions, and through divine ideas, by the gift of understanding, and is an example of the testimony of geometry.[32] (2) This refers to the vessel in which eight individuals were sheltered, allowing them to survive the flood, as the only survivors.[33] (3) The Ark of the Covenant is mentioned as a focal point, and the text argues that if the types were to represent the Pleroma, they should have been more accurately represented, especially within the Ark.[34] (4) The ark was constructed by Noah as instructed by God, serving as the vessel in which he and his family were preserved during the great flood.[35] (5) The structure of the old covenant.[36]
From: The city of God
(1) The vessel in which animals were preserved during the deluge, potentially for the sake of renewing the stock or prefiguring various nations saved in the church.[37] (2) God commanded Noah to make an ark, in which he might be rescued from the destruction of the flood, along with his family and animals, according to the text.[38]