◄ 2787. kibótos ►
Berean Strong's Lexicon kibótos: Ark, chest, box Original Word: κιβωτός Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: kibótos Pronunciation: kee-bo-tos' Phonetic Spelling: (kib-o-tos') Definition: Ark, chest, box Meaning: (properly: a wooden box, hence) the Ark, in which Noah sailed; the Ark of the Covenant. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Noah's Ark: H8392 - תֵּבָה (tevah) - Ark of the Covenant: H727 - אֲרוֹן (aron) Usage: The Greek word "κιβωτός" (kibótos) is used in the New Testament to refer to two significant objects: the Ark of Noah and the Ark of the Covenant. In both instances, it denotes a container or vessel of great importance and divine purpose. The term is used to describe a large, protective structure designed to preserve life or sacred items. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of Noah's Ark, "κιβωτός" refers to the massive vessel built by Noah under God's command to save his family and pairs of every living creature from the Flood (Genesis 6-9). This event is foundational in Judeo-Christian tradition, symbolizing God's judgment and mercy. The Ark of the Covenant, on the other hand, was a sacred chest that held the tablets of the Law, Aaron's rod, and manna, representing God's covenant with Israel and His presence among His people (Exodus 25:10-22). HELPS Word-studies 2787 kibōtós – properly, an ark, a wooden box (chest). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition a wooden box NASB Translation ark (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2787: κιβωτός κιβωτός, 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). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ark. Of uncertain derivation; a box, i.e. The sacred ark and that of Noah -- ark. 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 kibōtoû Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 24:38 N-AFS GRK: εἰς τὴν κιβωτόν NAS: that Noah entered the ark, KJV: entered into the ark, INT: into the ark Luke 17:27 N-AFS GRK: εἰς τὴν κιβωτόν καὶ ἦλθεν NAS: entered the ark, and the flood KJV: entered into the ark, and the flood INT: into the ark and came Hebrews 9:4 N-AFS GRK: καὶ τὴν κιβωτὸν τῆς διαθήκης NAS: altar of incense and the ark of the covenant KJV: and the ark of the covenant INT: and the ark of the covenant Hebrews 11:7 N-AFS GRK: εὐλαβηθεὶς κατεσκεύασεν κιβωτὸν εἰς σωτηρίαν NAS: prepared an ark for the salvation KJV: prepared an ark to INT: having been moved with fear prepared an ark for [the] salvation 1 Peter 3:20 N-GFS GRK: Νῶε κατασκευαζομένης κιβωτοῦ εἰς ἣν NAS: during the construction of the ark, in which KJV: of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, INT: of Noah [while was] being prepared [the] ark into which Revelation 11:19 N-NFS GRK: ὤφθη ἡ κιβωτὸς τῆς διαθήκης NAS: was opened; and the ark of His covenant KJV: his temple the ark of his testament: INT: was seen the ark of the covenant Strong's Greek 2787 6 Occurrences κιβωτόν — 4 Occ. κιβωτὸς — 1 Occ. κιβωτοῦ — 1 Occ.