ARK OF THE COVENANT

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Meaning:

(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments

Synonyms:

Ark; Ark of the Covenant

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Instance hypernyms:

chest (box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy)

Domain category:

Judaism (the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud)