Bible Verses About "What is a covenant in the Bible"
A covenant is a solemn, binding agreement between God and His people, establishing promises and obligations that shape the biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation.
A covenant is a solemn, binding agreement between God and His people, establishing promises and obligations that shape the biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation.
"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." — Jeremiah 31:31 (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.
"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 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."
"I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth."
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