The New Ark

The Ark of the Covenant was a wood box about four-feet long and two-and-a-half feet wide.  The word “ark” comes from the Hebrew word “aron” which means chest or coffer.   The Ark was no ordinary chest.  It was plated inside and out with gold.  And it had an ornate cover, called the mercy seat, featuring […]

The New Ark
The Ark of the Covenant was a wood box about four-feet long and two-and-a-half feet wide.  The word “ark” comes from the Hebrew word “aron” which means chest or coffer.   The Ark was no ordinary chest.  It was plated inside and out with gold.  And it had an ornate cover, called the mercy seat, featuring […]