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NASB | 1 Peter 3:20 who once were disobedient, when the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through the water. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 3:20 who once were disobedient, when the great patience of God was waiting in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons [Noah's family], were brought safely through the water. [Gen 6-8] |
Bible Question: What could the "ark of Noah" symbolize? Does it symbolize the foundation of mankind or the wickedness of mankind since God caused the flood because of their wickedness? |
Bible Answer: confused-catholic The ark was the vehicle which saved those who entered it. Eight souls entered the ark and did not perish in the flood. Once aboard the ark the "LORD shut him in" Gen. 7:16 And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in. Today we need to be in Christ to be saved. In John 10:9, Jesus declares that He is the door for post-flood souls to enter in and be saved. John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved The door to salvation will only remain open for a limited time, at which point it too will be shut. In that sense you could say that the ark is a type of Christ. Those not in the ark perished. Likewise those not in Christ will also perish. (Study the following verses about the door being shut) Matt 25:10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. Luke 13:25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: Blessings to you New Creature |
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