covenant

[ˈkʌvənənt]

covenant Definition

• 1. an agreement between two or more people to do or not do something
• 2. a 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

• agreement
• contract
• treaty
• bond
• pact

Antonyms for covenant

• breach
• violation

Idioms Using covenant

• a new 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.

• enter into a covenant

  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

• covenant of grace

  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.

• Ark of the Covenant

  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.

• covenant marriage

  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.