Bible dictionary for children
Ark
Noah's ark was a large vessel built to shelter Noah's family and animals through the flood.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Noah's ark was a large vessel built to shelter Noah's family and animals through the flood. In this story, ark does not mean the sacred covenant chest.
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Why does the word ark need the rest of the story to explain it?
An example from the Bible
Genesis gives Noah instructions for building the ark. The large shelter carries living creatures through the waters.
Read Genesis 6:14 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Genesis 6:14
Make a ship of gopher wood. You shall make rooms in the ship, and shall seal it inside and outside with pitch.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
