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διαθήκη
diathḗkē · Greek · Strong's G1242 · 33 occurrences
The KJV renders 4 different Hebrew and Greek words as “covenant”
What it means
properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will)
from G1303 (διατίθεμαι);
How the KJV renders it
covenant, testament
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“covenant”
Questions this word decides
- Who wrote the letter to the Hebrews?
- Can a Christian lose their salvation?
- Does the Bible forbid drinking alcohol?
- Will everyone ultimately be saved?
- Does continuing to sin after conversion cost you your salvation?
Where it appears
33 occurrences in the Greek text, first 30 verses shown.
1 Corinthians 11:25 N-NSF2 Corinthians 3:6 N-GSF2 Corinthians 3:14 N-GSFActs 3:25 N-GSFActs 7:8 N-ASFEphesians 2:12 N-GPFGalatians 3:15 N-ASFGalatians 3:17 N-ASFGalatians 4:24 N-NPFHebrews 7:22 N-GSFHebrews 8:6 N-GSFHebrews 8:8 N-ASFHebrews 8:9 N-ASFHebrews 8:10 N-NSFHebrews 9:4 N-GSFHebrews 9:15 N-DSFHebrews 9:16 N-NSFHebrews 9:17 N-NSFHebrews 9:20 N-GSFHebrews 10:16 N-NSFHebrews 10:29 N-GSFHebrews 12:24 N-GSFHebrews 13:20 N-GSFLuke 1:72 N-GSFLuke 22:20 N-NSFMatthew 26:28 N-GSFMark 14:24 N-GSFRevelation 11:19 N-GSFRomans 9:4 N-NPFRomans 11:27 N-NSF
Occurrences and morphology are taken from the primary Greek text, never from an English translation. Strong's Hebrew lexicon and Westminster Leningrad Codex morphology used under CC BY-SA 4.0 / CC BY 4.0 (OpenScriptures). Strong's Greek lexicon is public domain.