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When she could no longer hide him, she took a papyrus basket for him, and coated it with tar and with pitch. She put the child in it, and laid it in the reeds by the river`s bank.
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A Mother's Practical Care
Commentators explain that the “ark” was a small basket skillfully made from papyrus reeds, a common material for Egyptian boats. Moses' mother used available resources, waterproofing the vessel with bitumen (“slime”) and pitch. She then placed it in the reeds (“flags”) along the riverbank to prevent it from drifting away, demonstrating practical wisdom and care.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The ark was made of the papyrus which was commonly used by the Egyptians for light and swift boats. The species is no longer found in the Nile belo…
19th Century
Anglican
An ark of bulrushes. —Literally, a chest of the papyrus plant. The words used are both of Egyptian origin. Teb, teba,…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when she could no longer hide him Because of her neighbours, who might hear the crying of the child, or because …
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