covenant

[ˈkʌvənənt]

covenant Definition

  • 1an agreement between two or more people to do or not do something
  • 2a formal and serious agreement or promise

Using covenant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "covenant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The two countries signed a covenant of peace.

  • Example

    The company made a covenant with its employees to provide better benefits.

  • Example

    The marriage covenant is a sacred bond between two people.

covenant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for covenant

Antonyms for covenant

Idioms Using covenant

  • a new agreement or promise, often used in religious contexts

    Example

    The prophet spoke of a new covenant between God and his people.

  • keep one's end of the bargain/covenant

    to fulfill one's part of an agreement or promise

    Example

    I expect you to keep your end of the covenant and pay me back on time.

  • to make a formal and serious agreement or promise

    Example

    The two companies entered into a covenant to share resources and expertise.

Phrases with covenant

  • in Christianity, an agreement between God and humanity in which God promises salvation to those who believe in Jesus Christ

    Example

    The covenant of grace is central to Christian theology.

  • in the Bible, a gold-covered wooden chest containing the two stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments, carried by the Israelites during their wanderings in the desert

    Example

    The Ark of the Covenant is a symbol of God's presence among the Israelites.

  • a type of marriage in which the couple agrees to obtain premarital counseling, limit grounds for divorce, and accept longer waiting periods for divorce

    Example

    Covenant marriage is a legal option in some states in the United States.

Origins of covenant

from Old French 'convenant', present participle of 'convenir', meaning 'agree'

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Summary: covenant in Brief

The term 'covenant' [ˈkʌvənənt] refers to a formal and serious agreement or promise between two or more parties. It can be a legal contract or a religious pact, such as the covenant of grace in Christianity. The phrase 'keep one's end of the bargain/covenant' means to fulfill one's part of an agreement, while 'enter into a covenant' means to make a formal agreement.