covenant
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noun
an agreement.
(正式な)契約, 協定, 誓約(pledge)
Law a contract drawn up by deed.
〘法〙 捺印契約書, 証書
Law a clause in a contract.
Theology an agreement which brings about a relationship of commitment between God and his people. The Jewish faith is based on the biblical covenants made with Abraham, Moses, and David. See also Ark of the Covenant.
〖the C-〗〘聖書〙 (神と人間との)約束, 契約
verb no object
agree by lease, deed, or other legal contract:
〖～ that節/to do〗 …ということを, …すると契約, 誓約する
e.g. the landlord covenants to repair the property.
PHRASES
Old Covenant
Christian Theology the covenant between God and Israel in the Old Testament.
New Covenant
Christian Theology the covenant between God and the followers of Jesus Christ.
DERIVATIVES
covenantal |ˌkəvəˈnantl| adjective
ORIGIN
Middle English: from Old French, present participle of covenir ‘agree’, from Latin convenire (see convene).