Covenantal

/kəˈvɛnəntəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, based on, or of the nature of a covenant or solemn binding agreement.

Etymology

From covenant (Middle English, Old French, Latin convenire 'come together') plus the suffix -al indicating relation or belonging.

Kelly Says

Covenantal thinking shaped Western civilization—from the Hebrew Bible's concept of God's covenant with humanity, to the American founding fathers who saw the Constitution as a covenant between people and government.

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