Covenants Part 2: Terms and Symbols

Covenants Part 2: Terms and Symbols

Author: Dr. Lauren Deville December 26, 2025 Duration: 39:59

BERIYTH = covenant in Hebrew: a compact, covenant, confederacy, or league. - Two Hebrew root words : BARAH, (to eat) and BARA’ (meaning to cut, carve out, to create).

Ancient covenant characteristics: - blood bond broken only by death - unbreakable agreement between at least 2 parties - made with a sacred oath in which the terms of the agreement were stated - unending loyalty and faithfulness - complete union of 2 parties in which all assets, liabilities and responsibilities are held mutual - Entering into a covenant: none of the symbols or memorials do it--they just represent it. The two covenant heads have to agree to the terms--it's a contract. All the rest is ceremony.

Customs to symbolize a covenant - The shedding of blood / sacrifice of animals - Covenant heads - Exchange of names - Exchange of property - Exchange of garments - The Covenant Meal - Covenant Titles (Friend) - Memorial of the covenant

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