Bible Dictionary

Covenant

a formal agreement or promise between two parties

Quick Reference

Total Entries

116

Entry Position

25 of 116

Letter

C

Meaning

a formal agreement or promise between two parties

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 15
  • Exodus 24
  • Jeremiah 31
  • Hebrews 8

Also Called

testament

Related Terms

Basic Meaning

A covenant is a formal agreement, promise, or arrangement between parties.

Covenants have been used throughout history to establish commitments and relationships.


Biblical Usage

The word covenant appears throughout Scripture in connection with God’s promises and agreements.

References to covenants occur in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.


  • Promise
  • Abraham
  • Israel

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 15
  • Exodus 24
  • Jeremiah 31
  • Hebrews 8

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