Questions tagged [covenant]
God's covenants with individuals (e.g. Abraham) and nations (e.g. Israel at Sinai, other nations mentioned in the books of the prophets).
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In Hebrews 9:16 does the author understand the covenant (διαθήκη) to be a "last will and testament"?
I notice that many English translations render διαθήκη in Hebrews 9:16 as either "will" or "testament":
http://biblehub.com/hebrews/9-16.htm
Is that correct or should it just be rendered "covenant" ...
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In Romans 11:28 to whom does Paul refer when he speaks of elect Jews who are enemies of the gospel?
Is Paul referring to particular people when he speaks of elect Jews who are nonetheless enemies of the gospel?
KJV Rom 11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant
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What does Paul mean by "ministers of a new covenant" in 2 Corinthians 3:6?
NIV 2 Cor 3:6 He has made us competent as ministers of a new
covenant--not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills,
but the Spirit gives life.
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"Covenant" or "covenants" in Romans 9:4?
In Romans 9:4, Paul writes (NIV):
Theirs is the adoption to sonship; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises.
It seems that some of ...
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Who were the priests the LORD was referring to prior to the giving of the Law and the ordination of Aaron? (Exodus 19:22-24)
The events of Exodus 19 onward occurred during the first Pentecost. These events took place about 50 days after the first Passover in Egypt.
There were no ordained priests in Israel yet. The only ...
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What is the covenant of Levi?
What is the "covenant of Levi" referred to at Malachi 2:8?
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But you have turned aside from the way. You have caused many to stumble by your instruction. You have corrupted the covenant of Levi,...
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Is "until heaven and earth pass away" from Matthew 5:18 an idiomatic expression?
Matthew 5:17 and 18 from the NASB:
Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not
come to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I say to you, until heaven
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Why is it possible to "fall from grace" by keeping the law?
According to Paul - what is his reasoning to claim it is possible to "fall from grace" by keeping the law?
NASB, Galatians 5:3 - And I testify again to every man who receives circumcision, that he ...
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In Exodus, Were the Tablets of Stone a Testimony, or did they Contain Testimony? [duplicate]
Closely Related:
- What was written on the stone tablets?
- Why were the Ten Commandments written on two tablets?
- Does anyone know for sure what was written in the tablets mentioned in Exodus 16:34?
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What is the significance of Abraham's name change with the covenant from YHWH?
YHWH makes a covenant with Abram and first changes his name to Abraham, but how does this relate to the covenant? I’m interested because YHWH’s name is mentioned about 7,000 times in the tanach so ...
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Are Genesis 15 and 17 two different covenants with Abram/Abraham?
God made a covenant with Abram in Genesis 15, specifically Verse 18
On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, To your descendants I have given this land,
From the river of Egypt as far ...
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What is the New Covenant referenced during the Last Supper?
In Luke 22:20 during the Last Supper, why is the cup of wine (Jesus blood) referred to as the New Covenant? What was the Old Covenant?
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What is the Covenant of Peace in Ezekiel?
Ezek. 34:25 וכרתי להם ברית שלום וְהשבתי חיה־רעה מן־הארץ וישבו במדבר לבטח וישנו ביערים׃
Ezek. 37:26 וכרתי להם ברית שלום ברית עולם יהיה אותם ונתתים והרביתי אותם ונתתי את־מקדשי בתוכם לעולם׃
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What was written on the stone tablets?
The wikipedia page, and most other depictions of the tablets are that they are of the ten commandments. When I read Exodus, it seems at least to me a little less clear as to what exactly was written, ...
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What is a "covenant of salt"?
In Numbers 18:19, God says the holy contributions made by the people of Israel belong to Aaron and his descendants forever, as a "covenant of salt". I've never seen this term before. What does it ...
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How to reconcile God's promise to Abraham with the current Jewish population?
The current Jewish population in the world is c. 14 million (c. 0.2% of the world's population).
In Gn 15:5, God asks Abraham to [l]ook toward heaven, and number the stars, if you he was able to ...
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What does Mark's account of the upper room reveal about Judas' part in the new covenant?
Mark 14:21 (RSV) reads
For the Son of man goes as it was written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.
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Who are the people of God in Psalm 100?
Psalm 100:3 seems to express a covenant formula, denoting a relationship between God as his particular people. Similar to the formula elsewhere of, "I will be your God, you shall be my people." (e.g. ...
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Were the men in Ezra 10:3 breaking marriage covenents by divorcing their foreign wives?
In other cases, Israel was called to keep their ill-advised covenents such as the one made with the Gibeonites. Why would it be preferred to break marriage covenents in this case? They even make a ...
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Which covenant is "New" in Galatians 3?
The Hebrew scriptures point toward a new covenant that God will make (Jeremiah 31:31-34), and the New Testament interprets this as realized in Jesus (Hebrews 8).
However, in Galatians 3, it almost ...
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Why is Moses' reference to God's promise in Exodus 32 effective?
Exodus 32:9-14 (NIV quoted):
9 “I have seen these people,” the LORD said to Moses, “and they are a stiff-necked people. 10 Now leave me alone so that my anger may burn against them and that I may ...
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