2007-02-06 07:47:07 · 18 answers · asked by super_saucy112 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
people in modern times have lost touch with what a covenant means... these are the times of broken promises and its normal ... in times past if u made a covenant with a neiboring tribesman to protect him and when the time came u did not and broke the covenant ... then u would be hunted till they killed u ... they took it much more serious ...
2007-02-06 07:51:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Covenant is an eternal promise. There is no way to dissolve a covenant other than the death of both parties. Even if one party fails to live up to their end, the other is still required to continue fulfilling that side, hoping the other side will eventually redeem themselves and resume their end of the bargain.
A covenant cannot end or be replaced. It is absolutely and forever for all time.
2007-02-06 15:52:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
cov·e·nant (kÅv'É-nÉnt)
n.
1. A binding agreement; a compact.
2. Law.
1. A formal sealed agreement or contract.
2. A suit to recover damages for violation of such a contract.
3. In the Bible, God's promise to the human race.
Covenant
A promise in an indenture, or any other formal debt agreement, that certain activities will or will not be carried out.
Abraham, Moses and Christ entered into Covenant relationships with Man and God.
2007-02-06 15:52:40 · answer #3 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe a covenant was an agreement between a strong and a weak power. Say a King and his army march into the territory of a weaker power. Negotiations take place. Rather than fight, the weaker power agrees to pay in some way to prevent being beaten. I believe that the Old Testament writers used the word to illustrate the agreement between the strong power [ GOD ] and the weaker power, the Israelites. I suppose you could find parallels in modern times.
2007-02-06 15:54:59 · answer #4 · answered by william a 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The covenants of YHVH are a bit different. When we think of covenant you usually think of a contract between equals. Since He is so mighty, and we so weak, His covenants are pretty one sided.
2007-02-06 15:52:04 · answer #5 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
–noun 1. an agreement, usually formal, between two or more persons to do or not do something specified.
2. Law. an incidental clause in such an agreement.
3. Ecclesiastical. a solemn agreement between the members of a church to act together in harmony with the precepts of the gospel.
4. (initial capital letter) History/Historical. a. National Covenant.
b. Solemn League and Covenant.
5. Bible. a. the conditional promises made to humanity by God, as revealed in Scripture.
b. the agreement between God and the ancient Israelites, in which God promised to protect them if they kept His law and were faithful to Him.
6. Law. a. a formal agreement of legal validity, esp. one under seal.
b. an early English form of action in suits involving sealed contracts.
2007-02-06 15:51:37 · answer #6 · answered by mortgagelns 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A covenant is a solemn vow before God. One example is the marriage covenant, although people aren't taking that very seriously these days.....
2007-02-06 15:50:05 · answer #7 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A covenant is a promise made between you and God. Yes, it is like what christians do today.
2007-02-06 15:50:52 · answer #8 · answered by SamiJo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a covenent is a promise or a pact; more or less a contract. You do this and you'll get this in return.
2007-02-06 15:50:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
covenant = contract.
2007-02-06 15:50:50 · answer #10 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋