Ararath
LocationsGeographical Setting
Ararath is the biblical name for the mountain range encompassing Mount Ararat in modern-day Turkey.
What is the meaning of Ararath in the Bible?
Ararath denotes the mountain range where Noah's Ark rested following the flood, as recorded in Genesis 8:4 and referenced in 2 Peter 2:5.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Ararath with Mount Ararat helps readers visualize the geographical setting of the flood narrative and understand the ancient Near Eastern context of the biblical account.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Ararath (located near modern Turkey (Eastern Anatolia)) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Ararath in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Ararath clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Genesis 8:42 Peter 2:5
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Ararath." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/ararath/