Bible Verses About "What Is a Covenant in the Bible"
A covenant in the Bible is a solemn, binding agreement between God and His people that establishes relationship, defines obligations, and is sealed by sacrifice and oath.
A covenant in the Bible is a solemn, binding agreement between God and His people that establishes relationship, defines obligations, and is sealed by sacrifice and oath.
"I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth. And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud: And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh." — Genesis 9:13-15 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is a Covenant in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth. And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud: And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh."
"Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah... But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people."
"Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you."
"But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises."
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