Covenants Part 2: Terms and Symbols

BERIYTH = covenant in Hebrew: a compact, covenant, confederacy, or league.
- Two Hebrew root words : BARAH, (to eat) and BARA’ (meaning to cut, carve out, to create).

Ancient covenant characteristics:
- blood bond broken only by death
- unbreakable agreement between at least 2 parties
- made with a sacred oath in which the terms of the agreement were stated
- unending loyalty and faithfulness
- complete union of 2 parties in which all assets, liabilities and responsibilities are held mutual
- Entering into a covenant: none of the symbols or memorials do it--they just represent it. The two covenant heads have to agree to the terms--it's a contract. All the rest is ceremony.

Customs to symbolize a covenant
- The shedding of blood / sacrifice of animals
- Covenant heads
- Exchange of names
- Exchange of property
- Exchange of garments
- The Covenant Meal
- Covenant Titles (Friend)
- Memorial of the covenant