Strong’s G1242

διαθήκη

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

diathéké

Pronunciation

dee-ath-ay'-kay

Definition

Covenant, Testament

Meaning

(a) a covenant between two parties, (b) (the ordinary, everyday sense [found a countless number of times in papyri]) a will, testament.

Usage

The term "diathéké" primarily refers to a covenant or agreement, often with a legal or formal connotation. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the solemn and binding agreements between God and humanity. It is most commonly translated as "covenant" in the context of God's promises and "testament" when referring to the division of the Bible into Old and New Testaments.

Bible references

Matthew 26:28;Mark 14:24;Luke 1:72;Luke 22:20;Acts 3:25;Acts 7:8;Romans 9:4;Romans 11:27;1 Corinthians 11:25;2 Corinthians 3:6;2 Corinthians 3:14;Galatians 3:15;Galatians 3:17;Galatians 4:24;Ephesians 2:12;Hebrews 7:22;Hebrews 8:6;Hebrews 8:8;Hebrews 8:9;Hebrews 8:9;Hebrews 8:10;Hebrews 9:4;Hebrews 9:4;Hebrews 9:15;Hebrews 9:15