What is the meaning of covenant?

noun

  • A signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action.
  • Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return. (

verb

  • Enter into a covenant.
  • Enter into a covenant or formal agreement.
    • usage: "They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver"; "The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world"
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