Covenant

Formal agreement or treaty, often used in religious contexts.

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A covenant is a formal agreement or treaty between two parties, often used in religious contexts to describe the relationship between God and humanity.

/ˈkʌvənənt/

It comes from the Old French 'covenent' meaning 'agreement', which in turn derives from the Latin 'con venire' meaning 'to come together'.

A covenant is like a promise between people or groups, often used in religion to show agreement and commitment.

What is a covenant? A formal agreement or treaty between parties
What are examples of covenants? The Old and New Covenants in the Bible
Why are covenants important? They establish a binding relationship between parties

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