Hebrew · H727, G2787

אֲרוֹן

A box · ark: covenant

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אָרוֹן H727 a box

Pronunciation ʾārwōn

Sacred container for covenant objects; the ark embodies God's presence and promise within Israel's worship

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κιβωτός G2787 ark: covenant

Pronunciation kibōtós

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What does אֲרוֹן (aron) mean in the Bible?

אָרוֹן · κιβωτός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "sacred chest representing God’s covenant presence".

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What does אָרוֹן · κιβωτός mean in the Bible?

אָרוֹן · κιβωτός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "sacred chest representing God’s covenant presence".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H727, G2787?

H727, G2787 is connected to 202 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. sacred chest representing God’s covenant presence

Strong's H727, G2787

Lexical occurrences 202 verses

Source Gloss

sacred chest representing God’s covenant presence

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