COVENANT AND TESTIMONIES

All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness, 

for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.
(Psalm 25:10)

Covenant is an agreement, usually formal, between two or more persons to do or not do something specified. In Ecclesiastical terms, it is a solemn agreement between the members of a church to act together in harmony with the precepts of the gospel. In the Bible, it is the conditional promises made to humanity by God, as revealed in Scripture. The agreement between God and the ancient Israelites, in which God promised to protect them if they kept His law and were faithful to Him.

The word "Covenant" originated in 1250-1300; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French, noun use of present participle of covenir < Latin convenīre to come together, agree; see -ant. It is synonymous to treaty, pact, convention. (Dictionary. Com)

Testimonies is the plural form for the word Testimony. In Law, it is the statement or declaration of a witness under oath or affirmation, usually in court as evidence in support of a fact or statement; proof. It is an open declaration or profession, as of faith. Usually, testimonies. the precepts of God. It is also the Decalogue as inscribed on the two tables of the law, or the ark in which the tables were kept. Ex. 16:34; 25:16.

The word "Testimony" originated in 1350-1400; Middle English < Latin testimōnium, equivalent to testi (s) witness + -mōnium -mony. It is synonymous to deposition, attestation, corroboration and affirmation. (Dictionary. Com)

Published:
September 18, 2010, 7:25 AM