κιβωτός

kibotos · /kib-o-tos'/

Number

G2787

Language

Greek

Original word

κιβωτός

Transliteration

kibotos

Pronunciation

kib-o-tos'

KJV occurrences

6 verses

Definition

of uncertain derivation; a box, i.e. the sacred ark and that of Noah:--ark.

KJV: ark

Root / derivation: of uncertain derivation

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κιβωτός across 6 verses.

ark6×

Every occurrence (KJV)

6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse

Matthew 24:38

For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,

Luke1 verse

Luke 17:27

They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.

Hebrews2 verses

Hebrews 9:4

Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;

Hebrews 11:7

By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. moved: or, being wary

1 Peter1 verse

1 Peter 3:20

Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.

Revelation1 verse

Revelation 11:19

And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.

Topics that use this word

Antediluvians Deluge, the Tabernacle Worldliness Aaron Earth Faith Flood Impenitence Law of Moses, the Repentance Second Coming of Christ, the

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2787 (kibotos) mean?

of uncertain derivation; a box, i.e. the sacred ark and that of Noah:--ark.

How many times does G2787 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2787 (κιβωτός) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “ark.”

How is kibotos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2787 is rendered as “ark” (6×).

Where does the Greek word κιβωτός come from?

of uncertain derivation