Psalms 111:5 — Word Study
WLCטֶ֭רֶף נָתַ֣ן לִֽירֵאָ֑יו יִזְכֹּ֖ר לְעוֹלָ֣ם בְּרִיתֽוֹ׃
BSAHe providesnâthan■ [sustains, feeds] ◂foodṭereph [prey, nourishment] for those who fear Himyârêʼ [reverently, are in awe of] He rememberszâkar▸ [keeps in mind, recalls] His covenantbᵉrîyth [promise, agreement] foreverʻôwlâm [always, to the age]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| טֶ֭רֶף | food | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| נָתַ֣ן | he gives | Verb, Qal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| לִֽירֵאָ֑יו | to [those] fearing him | Preposition, suffix |
| יִזְכֹּ֖ר | he remembers | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| לְעוֹלָ֣ם | for ever | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| בְּרִיתֽוֹ׃ | covenant his | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever. |
| KJV | He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. |
| ASV | He hath given food unto them that fear him: He will ever be mindful of his covenant. |
| YLT | Prey He hath given to those fearing Him, He remembereth to the age His covenant. |
| WEB | He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant. |
| BBE | He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever. |
All translations agree on the key terms in this verse, particularly regarding God's provision and remembrance.
The structure consists of a main clause followed by a prepositional phrase and a verb phrase, emphasizing God's actions and the recipients of His care.
8 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Psalms 111:5
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Context — God's Provision and Faithfulnessgenerated
Psalms 111:5 is part of a psalm that praises the LORD for His wondrous works and attributes. This verse highlights God's provision for those who revere Him and His commitment to His covenant, emphasizing that He is both a sustainer and a keeper of promises. The surrounding verses further elaborate on God's graciousness and the power of His works, reinforcing the theme of divine care and faithfulness.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 34:9–10 | Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing. |
| 2 | Psalm 37:3 | Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. |
| 3 | Isaiah 33:16 | he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured. |
| 4 | Matthew 6:26–33 | Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns—and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? |
| 5 | Luke 12:30 | For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 11 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — טֶ֭רֶף, Te.refgenerated
The word טֶ֭רֶף (teref) is a noun that refers to food, specifically prey or nourishment. It is derived from a root meaning to tear, indicating something that has been torn apart, like food from a predator's meal. In this context, it signifies God's provision for those who fear Him, suggesting sustenance that is both physical and spiritual.
The usage of טֶ֭רֶף reflects a broader understanding of God's care, as He provides for those who are in awe of Him, ensuring they are nourished and sustained.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In this study, the verse is read from the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the term food.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb נָתַ֣ן (natan), meaning 'he gives,' governs the structure of the verse, with a prepositional phrase describing the recipients of this giving and a noun phrase specifying what is given. The sentence builds around God's action of providing food to those who fear Him, followed by a clause that emphasizes His remembrance of the covenant.
The structure highlights the relationship between God's provision and His faithfulness, with the emphasis on the action of giving and the recipients being those who revere Him.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates טֶ֭רֶף as τροφὴν (trophēn), which also means food but carries connotations of nourishment and sustenance. This choice reflects a focus on the nurturing aspect of God's provision.
The Greek translation maintains the essence of the Hebrew, emphasizing God's role as a provider, while the choice of μνησθήσεται for 'he remembers' indicates a commitment to recalling His covenant.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalms 111:5 tells us that God provides food for those who fear Him and remembers His covenant forever. This verse highlights God's care for those who revere Him and His faithfulness to His promises.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It indicates that God cares for and sustains those who have reverence for Him, ensuring they are nourished both physically and spiritually.
God's remembrance of His covenant signifies His faithfulness to the promises made, ensuring that He acts in accordance with His commitments throughout time.
Fearing God means having a deep respect and reverence for Him, which is often associated with obedience and a relationship with Him.
God's provision is essential as it reflects His character as a caring and sustaining deity, showing that He meets the needs of His people.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I experienced God's provision in my life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper reverence for God in my daily actions?
- What does it mean for me to remember God's promises?
- How can I share the message of God's faithfulness with others?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentators, such as Augustine of Hippo, reference this verse to discuss God's provision and the importance of fearing Him.
What too would fear profit, unless "the gracious and merciful Lord" gave "meat unto them that fear Him"? [Psalms 111:5];Early Church Fathers on Psalms 111 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 111:5 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleHe hath given meat to them that fear him,.... Or a "prey" (h), alluding to the spoil of the Egyptians; or to the manna; corporeal food, daily bread, which they that fear him shall not want, Psalms
Read John Gill on Psalms 111 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryHe hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. He hath given meat unto them that fear him.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 111 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleMeat; which includes all necessary provisions for their being and well-being. The word signifies spoil, and so may relate to the spoil of the Egyptians granted by God to the Israelites; but it is sometimes used for food, as . Unto them that fear him; to the Israelites, the only people in the world which feared and worshipped the true God according to his will; and especially to those among them that truly feared God, and, for their sakes, to the body of that nation, as well in the wilderness, as in their following straits and miseries. He will ever be mindful; or, he hath ever been; for both in the first branch of this verse, and in the foregoing and following verses, he is speaking of the…
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 111 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 111:5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.Ver. 5. He hath given meat] Heb. a prey, Escam demensam; as he did manna to the Israelites, to each a homer; so to all his he giveth food convenient for them, Proverbs 30:8, Cibum et potum, quae sunt divitiae Christianorum (Jerome). He will ever be mindful of his covenant] To pass by his people’ s sins, and to supply all their necessities; all his paths to such are not mercy only, but truth, Psalms 25:10
Read John Trapp on Psalms 111 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(5) He hath given.—Better, He gave.Meat.—The word often means “prey,” from its being torn as by a wild beast, but it is used in Proverbs 31:15, Malachi 3:10, in the simple sense of food. (Comp. also the verb, Proverbs 30:8.) There need not therefore be any allusion to the spoils taken in the Canaanitish wars, though the next verse makes this exceedingly probable. (See Sir G. Grove’s remarks; article “Meat” in Smith’s Bible Dictionary.)
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 111 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 5. He hath given meat] טרף tereph, PREY. This may allude to the quails in the wilderness. The word signifies what is taken in hunting-wild beasts, venison, or fowls of any kind; particularly such as were proper for food. It also signifies spoil taken from enemies. And he may also refer to the wondrous manner in which they were fed and supported during their captivity; and by his support he proved that he was mindful of his covenant. He had promised such blessings; he was faithful to his promises.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 111 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges5. meat] As He made provision for Israel’s wants in the wilderness by the manna, so He provides for the wants of His people at all times (Psalms 34:9-10). Tereph, lit. prey of a lion, in later Heb. has the general sense of food (Proverbs 31:15; Malachi 3:10). The unusual word is chosen here for the sake of the acrostic. he will remember his covenant for ever] The deliverance from Egypt was a proof that Jehovah remembered His covenant with the patriarchs (Exodus 2:24; Exodus 6:5), and a pledge that He would never be unmindful of it. Cp. Psalms 105:8; Psalms 105:10.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 111 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleHe hath given meat unto them that fear him - Margin, “prey.” The idea is, that he has supplied their needs. The Hebrew word is, “prey,” and the allusion is to the mode in which the needs of the beasts of the field are supplied.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 111 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.
He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.
He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.
He gives food to his faithful followers; he always remembers his covenant.
Tyndale line
He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
He hath given food unto them that fear him: He will ever be mindful of his covenant.
He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
He hath given food to them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
He hath giuen a portion vnto them that feare him: he wil euer be mindfull of his couenant.
Strictly literal
He hath given meat unto them that fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.
Prey He hath given to those fearing Him, He remembereth to the age His covenant.
He has given prey to those fearing Him, || He remembers His covenant for all time.
He hath given sustenance unto those that fear him: he will for ever be mindful of his covenant.
He gives food to his faithful followers. He will always call to mind his covenant.
From the Latin
Acceptable is the man that showeth mercy and lendeth: he shall order his words with judgment:
Simplified
He feeds those who respect him; he always remembers the agreement he made.
He has given food to his worshippers; he will keep his agreement in mind for ever.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree closely in their wording for this verse, with all words matched in the Hebrew and Greek texts. This consistency reinforces the reliability of the message regarding God's provision and covenant.
טֶ֭רֶף נָתַ֣ן לִֽירֵאָ֑יו יִזְכֹּ֖ר לְעוֹלָ֣ם בְּרִיתֽוֹ׃
6 of the 6 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 111:5
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
טֶ֫רֶף (teref) refers to something that is torn, such as prey or food, and can also mean a leaf. It is derived from a root that conveys the idea of fragments. The entries consistently highlight its meanings related to prey and food, with no significant disagreement among the lexicons.
טֶ֫רֶף n.m. prey, food; leaf
base
H2964 טֶ֫רֶף prey, food; leaf
2964 tereph teh'-ref
from 2963; something torn, i.e. a fragment, e.g. a fresh
leaf, prey, food:--leaf, meat, prey, spoil.
see HEBREW for 02963
טֶ֫רֶף (te.reph) — prey.
1) prey, food, leaf
1a) prey
1b) food
1c) leaf
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
food:
I. VEGETABLE FOODS
1. Primitive Habits
2. Cereals
3. Leguminous Plants
4. Food of Trees
II. ANIMAL FOOD
LITERATURE
In a previous article (see BREAD) it has been shown that in the Bible "bread" usually stands for food in general and how this came to be so. In a complementary article on MEALS the methods of preparing and serving food will be dealt with. This article is devoted specifically to the foodstuffs of the Orient, more especially to articles of food in use among the Hebrews in Bible times. These are divisible into two main classes.
Food
Originally the Creator granted the use of the vegetable world for food to man (Gen. 1:29), with the exception mentioned (2:17). The use of animal food was probably not unknown to the antediluvians. There is, however, a distinct law on the subject given to Noah after the Deluge (Gen. 9:2-5). Various articles of food used in the patriarchal age are mentioned in Gen. 18:6-8; 25:34; 27:3, 4; 43:11. Regarding the food of the Israelites in Egypt, see Ex. 16:3; Num. 11:5. In the wilderness their ordinary food was miraculously supplied in the manna. They had also quails (Ex.…
The diet of eastern nations has been in all ages light and simple. Vegetable food was more used than animal. The Hebrews used a great variety of articles, (John 21:5) to give a relish to bread. Milk and its preparations hold a conspicuous place in eastern diet, as affording substantial nourishment; generally int he form of the modern leben , i.e. sour milk. Authorized Version "butter;" (Genesis 18:8; Judges 5:25; 2 Samuel 17:29) Fruit was another source of subsistence: figs stood first in point of importance; they were generally dried and pressed into cakes. Grapes were generally eaten in a dried state as raisins. Of vegetables we have most frequent notice of lentils…
In ancient the food of a people was more entirely the product of their own country than in our day. Palestine was favored with an abundance of animal food, grain, and vegetables. But throughout the East, vegetable food is more used than animal. Bread was the principal food. Grain of various kinds, beans, lentils, onions, grapes, together with olive oil, honey, and the milk of goats and cows were the ordinary fare. The wandering Arabs live much upon a coarse black bread. A very common dish in Syria is rice, with shreds of meat, vegetables, olive oil, etc., intermixed. A similar dish, made with beans, lentils, and various kinds of pulse, was in frequent use at an earlier age, Ge 25:29-34 2Ki 4:38-1.
The Hebrew word נָתַן (natan) means 'to give' and encompasses a wide range of applications such as putting, setting, and making. It can also indicate actions like bestowing, delivering, and assigning. The entries describe its use in various forms, including Qal, Niphal, and Hophal, but do not present any significant disagreements among lexicons.
נָתַן 2007 vb. give, put, set
Qal 1917
give
Put, set
Make, constitute
Niph.
82be given
Be put, set
Hoph.
be given, bestowed
= be given to one for wife
be put upon
base
H5414 נָתַן give, put, set .. give
. Put, set
. Make, constitute
. . be given
. Be put, set
. . . be given, bestowed
. = be given to one for wife
. be put upon
5414 nathan naw-than'
a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of
application (put, make, etc.):--add, apply, appoint, ascribe,
assign, X avenge, X be ((healed)), bestow, bring (forth,
hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, +
cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, X doubtless, X
without fail, fasten, frame, X get, give (forth, over, up),
grant, hang (up), X have, X indeed, lay (unto charge, up),
(give) leave, lend, let (out), + lie, lift up, make, + O that,
occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, X
pull , put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send
(out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), + sing, + slander,
strike, (sub-)mit, suffer, X surely, X take, thrust, trade,
turn, utter, + weep, + willingly, + withdraw, + would (to)
God, yield.
נָתַן (na.tan) — to give: give.
: give/deliver/send/produce
1) to give, put, set
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend
1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate
1a3) to make, constitute
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned
1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted
1c) (Hophal)
1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up
1c2) to be put upon
נָתַן (na.tan) — to give: put.
: put/set/apppoint
1) to give, put, set
1a) (Qal)
V-Qal-Perf-3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singularHVqp3ms
יָרֵא (yare') is an adjective and verb derived from the root יָרֵא (H3372), meaning 'to fear.' It encompasses meanings such as 'afraid' and 'reverent.' The entries indicate a moral aspect to fear, suggesting a sense of reverence alongside being fearful.
יָרֵא adj. verb. v. supr. [j.df.aa] Pt.
base
H3373 יָרֵא adj. verb. v. supr. [3372] Pt.
3373 yare' yaw-ray'
from 3372; fearing; morally, reverent:--afraid, fear (-ful).
see HEBREW for 03372
יָרֵא (ya.re) — afraid.
fearing, reverent, afraid
Prep | Adj | Suff — Preposition · suffixHR/Aampc/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word זָכַר (zakar) means 'to remember' and is built from a primitive root implying recognition. It covers a range of meanings, including recalling thoughts, commemorating days, and causing others to remember. The entries also note its use in various grammatical forms, such as being remembered or making a memorial.
זָכַר vb. remember
Qal
Human subj.
remember, recall, call to mind, usu. as affecting present feeling, thought or action
remember persons (human subj.)
remember י׳
remember
think of or on, call to mind something present or future
remember a day, to observe, commemorate it
remember, with implied mention of, obj.
Subj. י׳ (אלהִם)
remember persons
remember the distress of his servants
their devotion
remember his own covenant (with them)
his mercy
extenuating circumstances
remember sins, idolatries
Niph.
be brought to remembrance, remembered, thought of, usu. c. neg.
neg. be not remembered = no longer exist, of name of Israel, as nation
be remembered, of particular days, in order to be observed, commemorated
Hiph.
cause to remember, remind
cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance
mention
record, only pt.
of sacrifice, make a memorial
base
H2142 זָכַר remember .. Human subj. . remember, recall, call to mind, usu. as affecting present feeling, thought or action
. remember persons (human subj.)
. remember י׳
. remember
. think of or on, call to mind something present or future
. remember a day, to observe, commemorate it
. remember, with implied mention of, obj.
. Subj. י׳ (אלהִם) . remember persons
. . remember the distress of his servants
. their devotion
. . remember his own covenant (with them)
. his mercy
. extenuating circumstances
. remember sins, idolatries
. . be brought to remembrance, remembered, thought of, usu. c. neg.
. neg. be not remembered = no longer exist, of name of Israel, as nation
. be remembered, of particular days, in order to be observed, commemorated
. . cause to remember, remind
. cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance
. mention
. record, only pt.
. of sacrifice, make a memorial
2142 zakar zaw-kar'
a primitive root; properly, to mark (so as to be recognized),
i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; also (as
denominative from 2145) to be male:--X burn (incense), X
earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount,
record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call,
come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, X still, think on, X
well.
see HEBREW for 02145
זָכַר (za.khar) — to remember.
1) to remember, recall, call to mind
1a) (Qal) to remember, recall
1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to cause to remember, remind
1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance
1c3) to mention
1c4) to record
1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
עוֹלָם (owlam) refers to concepts of long duration, antiquity, and futurity, encompassing meanings like eternity and perpetual existence. It is derived from a root meaning 'concealed' or 'the vanishing point.' The term is used to describe both ancient times and an indefinite future, indicating continuity and everlastingness.
עוֹלָם 439 n.m. long duration, antiquity, futurity
base
H5769 עוֹלָם long duration, antiquity, futurity
5769 `owlam o-lawm'
or lolam {o-lawm'}; from 5956; properly, concealed, i.e. the
vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future),
i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
(especially with prepositional prefix) always:--alway(-s),
ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for,
(n-))ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of)
old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world
(+ without end). Compare 5331, 5703.
see HEBREW for 05956
see HEBREW for 05331
see HEBREW for 05703
עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: enduring.
: enduring/eternal
1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world
1a) ancient time, long time (of past)
1b) (of future)
1b1) for ever, always
1b2) continuous existence, perpetual
1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
עוֹלָם (o.lam) — Everlasting.
This name means long duration, everlasting, perpetual
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: any time.
: any_time
1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world
1a) ancient time, long time (of past)
1b) (of future)
1b1) for ever, always
1b2) continuous existence, perpetual
1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: antiquity.
: old/ancient
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
בְּרִית (berith) means 'covenant' and encompasses agreements between individuals, such as treaties and alliances, as well as divine covenants between God and humanity. It is derived from a root meaning 'to cut,' suggesting the seriousness of such agreements. The term appears in various contexts, including friendships, marriages, and formal ordinances.
בְּרִית 285 n.f. covenant
between men.
treaty, alliance, league
constitution, ordinance, between monarch and subjects
agreement, pledge
alliance of friendship between David and Jonathan
alliance of marriage
between God and man.
alliance of friendship
covenant, as a divine constitution or ordinance with signs or pledges
Phrases.
covenant making
covenant keeping
covenant violation
base
H1285 בְּרִית covenant . between men. . treaty, alliance, league
. constitution, ordinance, between monarch and subjects
. agreement, pledge
. alliance of friendship between David and Jonathan
. alliance of marriage
. between God and man. . alliance of friendship
. covenant, as a divine constitution or ordinance with signs or pledges
. Phrases. . covenant making
. covenant keeping
. covenant violation
1285 briyth ber-eeth'
from 1262 (in the sense of cutting (like 1254)); a compact
(because made by passing between pieces of
flesh):--confederacy, (con-)feder(-ate), covenant, league.
see HEBREW for 01262
see HEBREW for 01254
בְּרִית (be.rit) — covenant.
1) covenant, alliance, pledge
1a) between men
1a1) treaty, alliance, league (man to man)
1a2) constitution, ordinance (monarch to subjects)
1a3) agreement, pledge (man to man)
1a4) alliance (of friendship)
1a5) alliance (of marriage)
1b) between God and man
1b1) alliance (of friendship)
1b2) covenant (divine ordinance with signs or pledges)
2) (phrases)
2a) covenant making
2b) covenant keeping
2c) covenant violation
N-fs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp3ms