Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7200 History of God's people in OT » 7203 ark, Noah's
The craft built at God's command by Noah and his family as a means of escape from the flood. The ark is seen as corresponding to the redemption offered to believers through Jesus Christ.
The building of the ark
The command to build
Genesis 6:14See alsoGenesis 6:1-13,15-16
Its purpose for Noah and his family
Genesis 6:17-18
Its purpose for the animals
Genesis 6:19See alsoGenesis 6:20-22
The ark and the flood
Noah obeyed God
Genesis 7:5See alsoGenesis 7:1-4,6-16
The ark served its purpose
Genesis 7:17See alsoGenesis 7:18-24;Genesis 8:1-19;Genesis 9:1-17
The significance of the ark elsewhere in Scripture
An instance of judgment
Matthew 24:38-39 ppLuke 17:26-27Judgment clearly divides humanity into the saved and the lost.See also2 Peter 2:5
An example of faith
Hebrews 11:7Noah took God at his word in circumstances which must have appeared ridiculous.
A symbol of salvation
1 Peter 3:20-21The link between the ark and baptism is in the twin ideas of water and salvation.
See also
1347 covenant with Noah1680 types4845 rainbow5106 Noah6510 salvation7227 flood, the7903 baptism
