Bible Dictionary

Ark of the Covenant

A sacred chest that contained the testimony and was kept in the Most Holy Place.

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368

Entry Position

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Letter

A

Meaning

A sacred chest that contained the testimony and was kept in the Most Holy Place.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 25:10-22
  • Exodus 37:1-9
  • Joshua 3:14-17
  • 1 Samuel 4
  • 2 Samuel 6:1-19
  • 1 Kings 8:1-11
  • Hebrews 9:4
  • Revelation 11:19

Also Called

ark

Original Language

Hebrew

אֲרוֹן הַבְּרִית

aron habberith

ark of the covenant

Meaning

The Ark of the Covenant was a sacred chest that contained the testimony and was kept in the Most Holy Place.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, the Ark of the Covenant was constructed according to God’s instructions and placed in the Most Holy Place of the tabernacle and later the temple.

It is associated with God’s covenant with Israel.


Key References

  • Exodus 25:10-22
  • Exodus 37:1-9
  • Joshua 3:14-17
  • 1 Samuel 4
  • 2 Samuel 6:1-19
  • 1 Kings 8:1-11
  • Hebrews 9:4
  • Revelation 11:19

  • Tabernacle
  • Mercy Seat
  • Covenant
  • Most Holy Place

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 25:10-22
  • Exodus 37:1-9
  • Joshua 3:14-17
  • 1 Samuel 4
  • 2 Samuel 6:1-19
  • 1 Kings 8:1-11
  • Hebrews 9:4
  • Revelation 11:19

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