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ark of the covenant
4 dictionary results for: Ark of the Covenant
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
ark of the covenant
–noun
ark (def. 2).
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ark       (ärk)  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
  1. often Ark Bible The chest containing the Ten Commandments written on stone tablets, carried by the Hebrews during their desert wanderings. Also called Ark of the Covenant.
  2. often Ark Judaism The Holy Ark.
  3. Bible The boat built by Noah for survival during the Flood.
  4. Nautical A large, commodious boat.
  5. A shelter or refuge.


[Middle English, from Old English arc, from Germanic *arka, from Latin arca, chest.]

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Ark of the Covenant  
n.   Bible
See ark.

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ark of the covenant

noun
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments [syn: Ark

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