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Lexicon :: Strong's G2787 - kibōtos

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κιβωτός
Transliteration
kibōtos (Key)
Pronunciation
kib-o-tos'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Of uncertain derivation
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Strong’s Definitions

κιβωτός kibōtós, kib-o-tos'; of uncertain derivation; a box, i.e. the sacred ark and that of Noah:—ark.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 6x

The KJV translates Strong's G2787 in the following manner: ark (6x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 6x
The KJV translates Strong's G2787 in the following manner: ark (6x).
  1. a wooden chest or box

  2. in the NT the ark of the covenant, in the temple at Jerusalem

  3. of Noah's vessel built in the form of an ark

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
κιβωτός kibōtós, kib-o-tos'; of uncertain derivation; a box, i.e. the sacred ark and that of Noah:—ark.
STRONGS G2787:
κιβωτός, κιβωτοῦ, (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).
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
24:38
Luke
17:27
Hebrews
9:4; 11:7
1 Peter
3:20
Revelation
11:19

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2787 matches the Greek κιβωτός (kibōtos),
which occurs 6 times in 6 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:38 - For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark,
Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 17:27 - They were eating and drinking and marrying and being given in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all.
Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 9:4 - having the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, in which was a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron’s staff that budded, and the tablets of the covenant.
Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 11:7 - By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 3:20 - because[fn] they formerly did not obey, when God’s patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water.
Unchecked Copy BoxRev 11:19 - Then God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant was seen within his temple. There were flashes of lightning, rumblings,[fn] peals of thunder, an earthquake, and heavy hail.
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