διαθήκη
diathēkēNoun (Feminine)G1242
covenant
From: from G1303 (διατίθεμαι);
Short Definition
properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.as usually in cl., a disposition, testament, will (Plat.)
2.As in LXX (for בְּרִית) = cl. συνθήκη, a convention, arrangement, covenant (exc. in the disputed cases mentioned above, always between God and man, "perhaps with the feeling that the δια- compound was more suitable than the συν- for a covenant with God---συνθ. might suggest equal terms," MM, Exp., l.with)
LXX Usage: frequently in LXX, and nearly always for בְּרִית
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
30 timesAppears 30 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Hebrews
14
Galatians
3
2 Corinthians
2
Acts
2
Luke
2
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 11:25
- Galatians 3:15
- Hebrews 13:20
- Hebrews 9:4
- Luke 22:20
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