In the biblical context, agreements are often understood as covenants, contracts, or promises made between individuals, groups, or between God and humanity. These agreements are significant in the biblical narrative, serving as foundational elements in the relationship between God and His people, as well as among individuals and nations.

Covenants with God

The Bible records several key covenants between God and humanity, each with its own terms and significance. The Noahic Covenant, for instance, is established after the flood, where God promises never to destroy the earth with a flood again, symbolized by the rainbow (Genesis 9:11-17). The Abrahamic Covenant is another pivotal agreement, where God promises Abraham that he will be the father of a great nation, and through him, all nations will be blessed (Genesis 12:1-3).

The Mosaic Covenant, given at Mount Sinai, is a conditional agreement where God provides the Law to the Israelites, promising blessings for obedience and consequences for disobedience (Exodus 19:5-6). The Davidic Covenant assures David that his lineage will endure forever, ultimately fulfilled in the coming of Jesus Christ (2 Samuel 7:12-16).

The New Covenant, prophesied in Jeremiah 31:31-34 and fulfilled through Jesus Christ, is a promise of a new relationship between God and humanity, characterized by the internalization of God's laws and the forgiveness of sins (Hebrews 8:6-13).

Agreements Among Individuals

Agreements between individuals in the Bible often take the form of oaths, vows, or contracts. These are binding and carry significant weight. For example, the agreement between Jacob and Laban regarding Jacob's wages and the care of Laban's flocks is a detailed contract that reflects the customs and legal practices of the time (Genesis 30:25-34).

In the New Testament, Jesus emphasizes the importance of integrity in agreements, teaching that one's word should be sufficient without the need for elaborate oaths: "But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No.' For anything beyond this comes from the evil one" (Matthew 5:37).

Agreements Among Nations

The Bible also records treaties and alliances between nations. These agreements often involve mutual protection, trade, or peace. For instance, Solomon's alliance with Hiram, king of Tyre, is an agreement that facilitates the building of the Temple, showcasing cooperation and mutual benefit (1 Kings 5:1-12).

However, the Bible also warns against certain alliances, particularly those that lead Israel away from reliance on God. The prophets frequently caution against forming alliances with foreign nations that could lead to idolatry or compromise of faith (Isaiah 31:1).

Spiritual Implications

Agreements in the Bible are not merely legal or social contracts but carry spiritual significance. They reflect the character of God, who is faithful and true to His promises. Believers are called to emulate this faithfulness in their own agreements, upholding truth and integrity in all their dealings.

The concept of agreement also extends to the spiritual unity among believers. Jesus prays for the unity of His followers, highlighting the importance of agreement in purpose and mission (John 17:20-23). The early church exemplifies this unity, as believers are described as being "of one heart and soul" (Acts 4:32).

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Whether Observances Directed to the Alteration of Bodies, as for ...
... images in this, that the latter include certain explicit invocations and trickery,
wherefore they come under the head of explicit agreements made with the ...
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The Christian's Fellow Man
... only for material betterment, ignoring the spiritual and moral in their lives, any
readjustment of hours of labour or scale of wages or agreements will only be ...
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The Historical Books. 1 the New Testament...
... division into two parts"the first three, commonly called the synoptical gospels,
and the gospel according to John; the remarkable agreements and differences ...
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Of Discharge from Tithes.
... of tithes, under any covenant between his lessor and the lessee of
tithes.3 Gwill.1418. Vide ante of Agreements as to Tithes, &c. ...
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Centenary Commemoration
... signing the important document known as the "Concordate." While this is not the
place to speak of it at length, some of its positions and agreements ought not ...
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The Fasts of the Jews are not True Fasts, nor Acceptable to God.
... saith the Lord, not that a man should humble his soul, but that he should loose
every band of iniquity, untie the fastenings of harsh agreements, restore to ...
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The Middle Colonies: the Jerseys, Delaware, and Pennsylvania --The ...
... not be brought into bondage but by their own consent; for we put the power in the
people." This was followed by a code of "Concessions and Agreements" in forty ...
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Seated Where There is Nothing of God, Will one be Thinking of his ...
... The very intermingling of emotions, the very agreements and disagreements with each
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Concerning "Peace" and what is Meant by "Very Being" Itself, "Very ...
... attraction. For this Quality it is that unites all things together and begets
and produces the harmonies and agreements of all things. ...
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The Epistle to the Galatians
... on Christians. Besides these similarities there are also several verbal
agreements and parallel passages in these letters. Of the ...
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Agreements (3 Occurrences)
...Agreements (3 Occurrences). ... (BBE). Psalms 50:14 Make an offering of praise to God;
keep the agreements which you have made with the Most High; (BBE). ...
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Agrees (6 Occurrences)

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Unwritten
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Not written; not reduced to writing; oral;
as, unwritten agreements. 2. (a.) Containing no writing ...
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Offered (320 Occurrences)
... Romans 9:4 Who are Israelites: who have the place of sons, and the glory, and the
agreements with God, and the giving of the law, and the worship, and the hope ...
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Witness (295 Occurrences)
... Important legal agreements required the attestation of witnesses, as in the case
of the purchase of property, or a betrothal (Ruth 4:1-11, where we are told ...
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Plowed (9 Occurrences)
... Hosea 10:4 Their words are foolish; they make agreements with false oaths, so
punishment will come up like a poison-plant in a ploughed field. (See NIV). ...
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Poison-plant (1 Occurrence)
... Hosea 10:4 Their words are foolish; they make agreements with false oaths, so
punishment will come up like a poison-plant in a ploughed field. (BBE). ...
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Ploughed (16 Occurrences)
... Hosea 10:4 Their words are foolish; they make agreements with false oaths, so
punishment will come up like a poison-plant in a ploughed field. (BBE). ...
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Amraphel (2 Occurrences)
... 5. Historical Agreements: It is noteworthy, however, that in the first verse of
Genesis 14 Amraphel is mentioned first, which, if he be really the Babylonian ...
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Sonship (3 Occurrences)
... Romans 9:4 Who are Israelites: who have the place of sons, and the glory, and the
agreements with God, and the giving of the law, and the worship, and the hope ...
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