“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” Genesis 6:5 (KJV) Noah is a story of judgment. I believe the Ark represents Christ and his plan of Salvation. For further reading: Bible.com
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