COVENANT


Meaning of COVENANT in English

I

In the Hebrew scriptures, an agreement or treaty among peoples or nations, but most memorably the promises that God extended to humankind (e.g., the promise to Noah never again to destroy the earth by flood or the promise to Abraham that his descendants would multiply and inherit the land of Israel).

God's revelation of the law to Moses on Mount Muhammad .

II

[c mediumvioletred] (as used in expressions)

Ark of the Covenant

restrictive covenant

Solemn League and Covenant

Britannica English dictionary.      Английский словарь Британика.