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Covenant: meaning, definitions and examples

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covenant

 

[ ˈkʌvənənt ]

Context #1

legal agreement

A covenant is a formal, legal agreement or contract between two or more parties, outlining their rights and responsibilities.

Synonyms

agreement, contract, pact

Examples of usage

  • The two companies signed a covenant to share resources and collaborate on future projects.
  • In the divorce settlement, they included a covenant regarding the custody of their children.
Context #2

religious promise

In religious contexts, a covenant is a promise or agreement between God and his people, often associated with divine protection and blessings.

Synonyms

agreement, oath, promise

Examples of usage

  • The covenant between God and Abraham is a central theme in the Old Testament.
  • The Ten Commandments are seen as a covenant between God and the Israelites.
Context #3

common usage

In everyday language, a covenant can refer to a strong, unbreakable bond or pledge between individuals or groups.

Synonyms

bond, commitment, pledge

Examples of usage

  • Their friendship was like a covenant that lasted a lifetime.
  • The soldiers made a covenant to always have each other's backs in battle.

Translations

Translations of the word "covenant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pacto

🇮🇳 संधि

🇩🇪 Bund

🇮🇩 perjanjian

🇺🇦 угода

🇵🇱 przymierze

🇯🇵 契約 (けいやく)

🇫🇷 pacte

🇪🇸 pacto

🇹🇷 antlaşma

🇰🇷 계약 (gyeyak)

🇸🇦 عهد (ahd)

🇨🇿 smlouva

🇸🇰 zmluva

🇨🇳 契约 (qìyuē)

🇸🇮 zaveza

🇮🇸 samningur

🇰🇿 келісім

🇬🇪 ხელშეკრულება (khelshekruleba)

🇦🇿 müqavilə

🇲🇽 pacto

Word origin

The word 'covenant' originated from the Old French word 'convenant', which derived from the Latin 'convenire' meaning 'to agree'. The concept of covenants has deep historical roots, with references in religious texts such as the Bible and legal documents throughout history.