The Linked Word Project

Strong's Number H1285

Transliteration:

b@riyth{ber-eeth'}

Word Origin:

from 1262 (in the sense of cutting [like 1254])

TWOT:

282a

Part of Speech:

noun feminine

Usage in the KJV:

covenant 264, league 17, confederacy 1, confederate 1, confederate 1167 1

Total: 284

Definition:

covenant, alliance, pledge
1. between men
  1. treaty, alliance, league (man to man)
  2. constitution, ordinance (monarch to subjects)
  3. agreement, pledge (man to man)
  4. alliance (of friendship)
  5. alliance (of marriage)
2. between God and man
  1. alliance (of friendship)
  2. covenant (divine ordinance with signs or pledges)
(phrases)
1. covenant making
2. covenant keeping
3. covenant violation