Covenant Meaning
/ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn agreement to do or not do a particular thing.
nounA promise, incidental to a deed or contract, either express or implied.
Sentence Examples
The Ark of the Covenant contains the two stone tablets with the Ten Commandments inscribed.
Supersessionism or replacement theology is often contrasted with two-covenant theology.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The two nations signed a ____ to ensure mutual defense.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The Ark of the ____ contains the two stone tablets with the Ten Commandments inscribed.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English covenaunt, borrowed from Old French covenant (“agreement”), from Latin conveniēns, convenientem (“agreeing, agreeable, suitable, convenient”), present participle of conveniō (“to agree”). Cognate with convenient and convene.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Jupiter Covenanted with him, that it should be Hot or Cold, Wet or Dry, […] as the Tenant should Direct."
— 1692, Roger L’Estrange, “ (please specify the fable number.) (please specify the name of the fable.)”, in Fables, of Æsop and Other Eminent Mythologists: […], London: […] R[ichard] Sare, […], →OCLC:
"and they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver"
— 1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Matthew 26:15:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The two nations signed a ____ to ensure mutual defense.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The Ark of the ____ contains the two stone tablets with the Ten Commandments inscribed.