covenant

nouns

a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
compact, concordat, covenant
(Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return
covenant
domain category
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
"he went to carry the Word to the heathen"
Bible, Book, Christian Bible, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Word, Word of God
is a type of (narrower)
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
"they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers"
agreement, understanding

verbs

enter into a covenant
covenant
domain category
an institution to express belief in a divine power
"he was raised in the Baptist religion"; "a member of his own faith contradicted him"
faith, organized religion, religion
is a type of (narrower)
promise solemnly and formally
"I pledge that I will honor my wife"
pledge, plight
enter into a covenant or formal agreement
"They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver"; "The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world"
covenant
is a type of (narrower)
promise solemnly and formally
"I pledge that I will honor my wife"
pledge, plight