covenant meaning and definition

COVENANT noun

Definition of covenant (noun)

1. a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
   • synonyms: compact, concordat
2. (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return

COVENANT verb

Definition of covenant (verb)

1. enter into a covenant
2. enter into a covenant or formal agreement
   • "They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver"; "The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world"