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Definition of Covenant
Cov´e`nant Pronunciation: k?v´?-n?nt | n. | 1. | | | 1. | A mutual agreement of two or more persons or parties, or one of the stipulations in such an agreement. | | 2. | (Eccl. Hist.) An agreement made by the Scottish Parliament in 1638, and by the English Parliament in 1643, to preserve the reformed religion in Scotland, and to extirpate popery and prelacy; - usually called the "Solemn League and Covenant." | | 3. | (Theol.) The promises of God as revealed in the Scriptures, conditioned on certain terms on the part of man, as obedience, repentance, faith, etc. | | 4. | A solemn compact between members of a church to maintain its faith, discipline, etc. | | 5. | (Law) An undertaking, on sufficient consideration, in writing and under seal, to do or to refrain from some act or thing; a contract; a stipulation; also, the document or writing containing the terms of agreement. | | v. i. | 1. | To agree (with); to enter into a formal agreement; to bind one's self by contract; to make a stipulation. | | v. t. | 1. | To grant or promise by covenant. |
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