Will the Discovery of the Ark of the Covenant Soon Be Publicly Revealed to the Entire World?
Editor's Note: I am not as convinced as author Michael Snyder that the location of the Ark of the Covenant
Will the Discovery of the Ark of the Covenant Soon Be Publicly Revealed?
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Things like this serve as a distraction from the truth. The next thing you know, everyone will be debating about it and creating difference between one another. Who, what, why, when and how are all irrelevant to what is true. Remember this.Will the Discovery of the Ark of the Covenant Soon Be Publicly Revealed to the Entire World?
Editor's Note: I am not as convinced as author Michael Snyder that the location of the Ark of the Covenantnoqreport.com
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Oh I never suggested it distracted you. My favourite depiction of the underworld comes from Egypt. Ma'at the goddess of the underworld weighs the deciesed's heart on the scales of judgment. She plucks the feather from her hair and if your heart outweighs it, then they may not pass.
No. This is Fake News. The Ark of the Covenant is presently in Heaven.
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“…whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 10:33)
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Whoever shall deny the truth. Not the physical body of jesus.
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Discussion of archaeology inspires some; brings out the worst in others.
“Where is the ark of the Covenant located?”
The Ark of the Covenant is one of the most fascinating of all Temple-related subjects. There are many theories about what happened to the Ark of the Covenant, and speculation abounds as to its actual location. Some people think it was taken to the Vatican, together with other temple vessels, such as those depicted on the Roman monument, the Arch of Titus. There are many authentic, ancient historical chronicles, and even more popular legends, that attest to many sacred vessels having been taken away to Rome. However, this does not apply to the most holy feature of the First Temple, the Ark.
While some claim to have evidence that the ark is in Ethiopia, and of course, moviegoers were treated to a fanciful version of the story in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark,‘ in reality, the expression ‘lost‘ ark is not an accurate description for the Jewish people’s point of view - because we have always known exactly where it is. So the Ark is ‘hidden,’ and hidden quite well, but it is not lost.
Tradition records that even as King Solomon built the First Temple, he already knew, through divine inspiration, that eventually it would be destroyed. Thus Solomon, the wisest of all men, oversaw the construction of a vast system of labyrinths, mazes, chambers and corridors underneath the Temple Mount complex. He commanded that a special place be built in the bowels of the earth, where the sacred vessels of the Temple could be hidden in case of approaching danger. Midrashic tradition teaches that King Josiah of Israel, who lived about forty years before the destruction of the First Temple, commanded the Levites to hide the Ark, together with the original menorah and several other items*, in this secret hiding place which Solomon had prepared.
This location is recorded in our sources, and today there are those who know exactly where the chamber is. And we know that the ark is still there, undisturbed, and waiting for the day when it will be revealed. An attempt was made some few years ago to excavate towards the direction of this chamber. This resulted in widespread Muslim unrest and rioting. They stand a great deal to lose if the Ark is revealed - for it will prove to the whole world that there really was a Holy Temple, and thus, that the Jews really do have a claim to the Temple Mount. (The official position of the Islamic Wakf, the body that governs over the Temple Mount, is that there never was a Holy Temple, and that the Jews have no rights whatsoever to the place.)
* such as the staff of Aaron that brought forth almond blossoms during the controversy involving Korach (Numbers 16); the jar of manna that had been placed in the Holy of Holies as a testimony; and the jar of anointing oil.”
(Temple Institute, “frequently asked questions”)
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The Ark of the Covenant is one of the most fascinating of all Temple-related subjects. There are many theories about what happened to the Ark of the Covenant, and speculation abounds as to its actual location. Some people think it was taken to the Vatican, together with other temple vessels, such as those depicted on the Roman monument, the Arch of Titus. There are many authentic, ancient historical chronicles, and even more popular legends, that attest to many sacred vessels having been taken away to Rome. However, this does not apply to the most holy feature of the First Temple, the Ark.
While some claim to have evidence that the ark is in Ethiopia, and of course, moviegoers were treated to a fanciful version of the story in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark,‘ in reality, the expression ‘lost‘ ark is not an accurate description for the Jewish people’s point of view - because we have always known exactly where it is. So the Ark is ‘hidden,’ and hidden quite well, but it is not lost.
Tradition records that even as King Solomon built the First Temple, he already knew, through divine inspiration, that eventually it would be destroyed. Thus Solomon, the wisest of all men, oversaw the construction of a vast system of labyrinths, mazes, chambers and corridors underneath the Temple Mount complex. He commanded that a special place be built in the bowels of the earth, where the sacred vessels of the Temple could be hidden in case of approaching danger. Midrashic tradition teaches that King Josiah of Israel, who lived about forty years before the destruction of the First Temple, commanded the Levites to hide the Ark, together with the original menorah and several other items*, in this secret hiding place which Solomon had prepared.
This location is recorded in our sources, and today there are those who know exactly where the chamber is. And we know that the ark is still there, undisturbed, and waiting for the day when it will be revealed. An attempt was made some few years ago to excavate towards the direction of this chamber. This resulted in widespread Muslim unrest and rioting. They stand a great deal to lose if the Ark is revealed - for it will prove to the whole world that there really was a Holy Temple, and thus, that the Jews really do have a claim to the Temple Mount. (The official position of the Islamic Wakf, the body that governs over the Temple Mount, is that there never was a Holy Temple, and that the Jews have no rights whatsoever to the place.)
* such as the staff of Aaron that brought forth almond blossoms during the controversy involving Korach (Numbers 16); the jar of manna that had been placed in the Holy of Holies as a testimony; and the jar of anointing oil.”
(Temple Institute, “frequently asked questions”)
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When will the reconstruction of the Holy Temple Commence? There are two approaches to answering this question. One approach is based on the geo-political dynamics of the Temple Mount, and the other approach is based on the desire of the nation of Israel and her fellow nations to rebuild the …
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”Now archaeologist Dr Chris McKinny has proposed the Ark could be hidden within underground spaces in the City of David, just south of Jerusalem’s Temple Mount.
Researchers plan to scan underground spaces in the area using powerful technology designed to detect hidden cavities and buried metals deep beneath the surface. …”
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Researchers plan to scan underground spaces in the area using powerful technology designed to detect hidden cavities and buried metals deep beneath the surface. …”
Ark of the Covenant's final resting place pinpointed in fresh search
The Ark of the Covenant, believed to hold the Ten Commandments, has been lost for centuries, but archaeologists believe they have pinpointed its location.
Armour of God
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”Now archaeologist Dr Chris McKinny has proposed the Ark could be hidden within underground spaces in the City of David, just south of Jerusalem’s Temple Mount.
Researchers plan to scan underground spaces in the area using powerful technology designed to detect hidden cavities and buried metals deep beneath the surface. …”
Ark of the Covenant's final resting place pinpointed in fresh search
The Ark of the Covenant, believed to hold the Ten Commandments, has been lost for centuries, but archaeologists believe they have pinpointed its location.
Ethiopian Christians claim to have it.
Off course I don't know if it's true or not but it's an interesting story.
If it really produces nuclear radiation one could go near the building with a geiger counter (a device that detects nuclear radiation) to see if it can detect anything.
soberxp
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I think no one truly understands the true meaning of the Ark of the Covenant - it's actually greater than the Ark itself.
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### Biblical Description of the Ark’s Dimensions
The specific dimensions are given in **Exodus 25:10**. Below is a table showing the original cubit measurements and their approximate modern equivalents.
| Measurement | Original (cubits) | Metric (approx.) | Imperial (approx.) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Length** | 2.5 cubits | 111–114 cm | 44–45 in |
| **Width** | 1.5 cubits | 66–68 cm | 26–27 in |
| **Height** | 1.5 cubits | 66–68 cm | 26–27 in |
*Note: The variation arises because a “cubit” is defined differently across translations (typically between 44.5 cm and 52 cm). For example, the Chinese Union Version uses 45 cm per cubit, giving **length 113 cm, height and width 68 cm**; the Studium Biblicum Version uses ~50 cm per cubit, giving **length ~125 cm, width and height ~75 cm**.*
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### Original Bible Verse (Exodus 25:10–11, NIV)
> “Have them make an ark of acacia wood—two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. Overlay it with pure gold, both inside and out, and make a gold molding around it.”
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Additional Related Information
- **Mercy Seat (atonement cover)**: Made of pure gold, the same size as the ark’s opening: 2.5 cubits long and 1.5 cubits wide.
- **Cherubim**: Two hammered gold figures placed at the ends of the mercy seat, facing each other with wings overshadowing the seat.
- **Gold rings and poles**: Four gold rings were cast at the four feet of the ark, and poles of acacia wood overlaid with gold were inserted to carry the ark. The poles were never to be removed.
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### Biblical Description of the Ark’s Dimensions
The specific dimensions are given in **Exodus 25:10**. Below is a table showing the original cubit measurements and their approximate modern equivalents.
| Measurement | Original (cubits) | Metric (approx.) | Imperial (approx.) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Length** | 2.5 cubits | 111–114 cm | 44–45 in |
| **Width** | 1.5 cubits | 66–68 cm | 26–27 in |
| **Height** | 1.5 cubits | 66–68 cm | 26–27 in |
*Note: The variation arises because a “cubit” is defined differently across translations (typically between 44.5 cm and 52 cm). For example, the Chinese Union Version uses 45 cm per cubit, giving **length 113 cm, height and width 68 cm**; the Studium Biblicum Version uses ~50 cm per cubit, giving **length ~125 cm, width and height ~75 cm**.*
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### Original Bible Verse (Exodus 25:10–11, NIV)
> “Have them make an ark of acacia wood—two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. Overlay it with pure gold, both inside and out, and make a gold molding around it.”
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Additional Related Information- **Mercy Seat (atonement cover)**: Made of pure gold, the same size as the ark’s opening: 2.5 cubits long and 1.5 cubits wide.
- **Cherubim**: Two hammered gold figures placed at the ends of the mercy seat, facing each other with wings overshadowing the seat.
- **Gold rings and poles**: Four gold rings were cast at the four feet of the ark, and poles of acacia wood overlaid with gold were inserted to carry the ark. The poles were never to be removed.
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