Covenant is the customary word used to translate the Hebrew word berith (ברית, Tiberian Hebrew bərîṯ, Standard Hebrew bərit) as it is used in the Hebrew Bible. While the word is used to identify treaties or similar solemn pacts between rulers or individuals, the most important covenant in the Bible is the covenant between God and the Israelites (e.g. Jews). This covenant was the basis for the Torah, and the Israelites' status as God's chosen people. By the covenant, Israelites understand that God had promised to undertake certain things on behalf of the people of Israel, and that the Israelites owed God obedience and worship in return. Jump to: navigation, search The Bible has been translated into many languages. ... Jump to: navigation, search Hebrew is a Semitic language of the Afro-Asiatic language family spoken by 6 million people mainly in Israel, parts of the Palestinian territories, the United States and by Jewish communities around the world. ... Tiberian Hebrew is an oral tradition of pronunciation for ancient forms of Hebrew, especially the Hebrew of the Bible, that was given written form by masoretic scholars in the Jewish community at Tiberias in the early middle ages, beginning in the 8th century. ... The Modern Hebrew language is a Semitic language of the Afro-Asiatic language family. ... Jump to: navigation, search 11th century manuscript of the Hebrew Bible with Targum Hebrew Bible refers to the common portions of the Jewish and Christian canons. ... Jump to: navigation, search A treaty is a binding agreement under international law concluded by subjects of international law, namely states and international organizations. ... Jump to: navigation, search The Bible (sometimes The Book, Good Book, Word of God, or Scripture), from Greek (τα) βιβλια, (ta) biblia, (the) books, plural of βιβλιον, biblion, book, originally a diminutive of βιβλος, biblos, which in turn is derived from βυβλος—byblos, meaning papyrus, from the ancient Phoenician city of Byblos which exported this... Jump to: navigation, search The term God is capitalized in the English language as a proper noun when used to refer to a specific monotheistic concept of a supernatural Supreme Being in accordance with Christianity. ... An Israelite is a member of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, descended from the twelve sons of the Biblical patriarch Jacob who was renamed Israel by God in the book of Genesis, 32:28. ... Jump to: navigation, search Torah (תורה) is a Hebrew word meaning teaching, instruction, or law. ... Jump to: navigation, search Throughout history, various groups have considered themselves chosen by God for some purpose. ... Jump to: navigation, search Worship usually refers to specific acts of religious praise, honour, or devotion, typically directed to a supernatural being such as a god or goddess. ...

The Biblical covenants could be subdivided into several sub-headings:

The covenant with Abraham, found in Genesis 15, granting the Israelites a promised land in the Land of Israel. In this covenant, God Promises (See Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis 13:14-18; Genesis 15:1-21; Genesis 17:1-22): Jump to: navigation, search Abraham (אַבְרָהָם Father/Leader of many, Standard Hebrew Avraham, Latin Abrahamus, Tiberian Hebrew ʾAḇrāhām; Arabic ابراهيم Ibrāhīm) is the patriarch of Judaism, recognized by Christianity, and a very important prophet in Islam. ... Jump to: navigation, search Genesis (Greek: Γένεσις, having the meanings of birth, creation, cause, beginning, source and origin), also called The First Book of Moses, is the first book of Torah (five books of Moses), and is the first book of the Tanakh, part of the Hebrew Bible; it is also... The Land of Israel (Hebrew: ארץ ישראל Eretz Yisrael) is the land that made up the ancient Jewish Kingdoms of Israel and Judah. ...

a) To make of Abraham into a great nation and to multiply his seed exceedingly and to make him a father of great many nations.

b) To bless Abraham and make him great.

c) To make Abraham a blessing to all the families of the earth.

d) To bless those who bless him and curse those who curse him.

e) To give Abraham and his seed forever all the land which he could see.

f) To give him a sign of the covenant (circumcision).

The covenant with Moses, found in Exodus 19 through 24, which contained the foundations of the Torah. In this covenant, God Promises: Jump to: navigation, search Moses or Móshe (מֹשֶׁה, Standard Hebrew Móše, Latin Moyses, Tiberian Hebrew Mōšeh, Arabic موسى Musa), son of Amram (Imran in Arabic) and his wife, Jochebed, a Levite. ... Jump to: navigation, search Exodus is the second book of the Torah (the Pentateuch) and also the Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible), and Christian Old Testament. ... Jump to: navigation, search Torah (תורה) is a Hebrew word meaning teaching, instruction, or law. ...

a) To make Israel His special possession among the people of the land.

b) To make Israel a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. God followed it up with requirements and laws.

The Palestinian Covenant is an unconditional covenant enlarging upon the Abrahamic Covenant promising the seed of Abraham eternal possession in the land (Deuteronomy 30:1-10).

This covenant says:

a) Israel will be dispersed among the nations.

b) Israel will repent and turn to the Lord.

c) Israel will be regathered from its dispersion.

In this covenant, God promises:

a) To bring them to the land which their fathers possessed.

b) To prosper them above their fathers.

c) To restore them spiritually so that Israel will love the Lord with all their heart and soul.

d) To put all the curses upon their enemies.

The covenant with David, found in 2 Samuel, chapter 7, establishing David and his lineage as the rightful kings of Israel and Judah and extends the covenant of Abraham to David's lineage. Jump to: navigation, search Michelangelos David. ... The Books of Samuel, also referred to as [The Book of] Samuel (Hebrew: שְׁמוּאֵל), are (two) books in the Hebrew Bible (Judaisms Tanakh and originally written in Hebrew) and the Old Testament of Christianity. ... A monarch is a type of ruler or head of state, whose titles and ascent are often inherited, not earned, and who represents a larger monarchical system which has established rules and customs regarding succession, duties, and powers. ... Jump to: navigation, search The Kingdom of Judah (Hebrew מַלְכוּת יְהוּדָה, Standard Hebrew Malḫut Yəhuda, Tiberian Hebrew Malḵûṯ Yəhûḏāh) in the times of the Hebrew Bible, was the nation formed from the territories of the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin after the Kingdom of Israel was divided...

According to Christianity, the covenant with David is an important element of Jesus's claim to be the Messiah. Jesus, by his death and atonement created a new covenant of faith in which Gentiles as well as Israelites could participate, and under which God promised to grant the faithful eternal life. Jump to: navigation, search Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. ... Jump to: navigation, search This article is about Jesus of Nazareth. ... Jump to: navigation, search In Judaism, the Messiah (מָשִׁיחַ anointed one, Standard Hebrew , Tiberian Hebrew ) initially meant any person who was anointed by God. ... The Atonement is the central doctrine of Christianity: everything else derives from it. ... This article discusses faith in a religious context. ... Jump to: navigation, search The word Gentile (from the Latin gentilis, a translation of the Hebrew Nochri/נכרי) has several meanings. ... Jump to: navigation, search The afterlife (or life after death) is a generic term referring to a continuation of existence, typically spiritual and experiential, beyond this world, or after death. ...

See also

• Alliance (Bible)
• Covenant theology