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Covenant in the Old Testament

A covenant (berit in Hebrew) in the Old Testament is a solemn promise that is made binding by an oath. A covenant creates a relationship between two groups. This relationship is put on the right track through the conditions of the covenant: the obligations imposed upon one or both of the parties.

The covenant was, after family, the most important basis for relationships between people. It therefore plays a fundamental role in the history and religion of Israel.

Different Types of Covenants

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  • etsa hore boitsebelo ba hao ebe ba hao ka ho kenyeletsa dinoutso tsa hao le tseo o di hlakisitseng. Hape o tla kgona ho sheba dinoutso le dihlakiso tsa hao di arohane.
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