59:21; Jer. The lid was the propitiatory, or mercy seat, over which were the cherubs. In this covenant, (1.) Lev. Verse Concepts. God's covenant consists wholly in the bestowal of blessing (Isa. The word is used with reference to God's revelation of himself in the way of promise or of favour to men. It ought to be rendered, just as the word berith of the Old Testament, "covenant.". 7 Covenants Covenant, in simple terms, means a formal agreement. A covenants with B to convey to him a certain estate. In conformity with human custom, God's" covenant is said to be confirmed with an oath (Deut. The promise was "life" (Matthew 19:16, 17; Galatians 3:12). The penalty was death (Gen. 2:16," 17). 19:16, 17; Gal." 3:13), in their stead." See Synonyms at agreement. covenant. A covenant may or may not have conditions. A contract. In its biblical meaning two parties the word is used, God promising to save and bless men on condition of perfect obedience. "3:12). (4.) The New Covenant is a covenant made first with the nation of Israel and, ultimately, with all mankind. A binding agreement; a compact. covenant définition, signification, ce qu'est covenant: 1. a formal agreement or promise between two or more people: 2. a formal agreement to pay a fixed…. Wicked men are "spoken of as acting as if they had made a "covenant with death" "not to destroy them, or with hell not to devour them (Isa." COVENANTER, noun He who makes a covenant.