Definition and Meaning:
The term "Berith" is derived from the Hebrew word בְּרִית, which is commonly translated as "covenant" in English. In the biblical context, a covenant is a solemn agreement or promise between two parties, often involving commitments and obligations. The concept of covenant is central to the biblical narrative, representing the relationship between God and His people.

Biblical References:
The notion of covenant is foundational throughout the Scriptures, beginning with God's covenants with figures such as Noah, Abraham, and Moses. While the term "Berith" itself is not always explicitly mentioned in every covenantal context, the concept is pervasive.

1. Covenant with Noah:
After the flood, God established a covenant with Noah, promising never to destroy the earth with a flood again. This covenant is marked by the sign of the rainbow. Genesis 9:11 states, "I establish My covenant with you: Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth."

2. Covenant with Abraham:
God's covenant with Abraham is a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative, promising Abraham descendants, land, and blessings. Genesis 17:7 records, "I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you."

3. Covenant at Sinai:
The covenant at Mount Sinai, given through Moses, is central to the identity of Israel as God's chosen people. This covenant includes the giving of the Law, encapsulated in the Ten Commandments. Exodus 19:5 declares, "Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine."

4. New Covenant:
The New Covenant, prophesied in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ, is a cornerstone of Christian theology. Jeremiah 31:31 foretells, "Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah." This covenant is characterized by the internalization of God's law and the forgiveness of sins through Christ's sacrificial death and resurrection.

Theological Significance:
Covenants in the Bible are not merely contracts but are deeply relational, reflecting God's commitment to His creation and His desire for a faithful relationship with humanity. They reveal God's character as faithful, just, and loving, and they establish the framework for understanding salvation history.

Covenant Rituals and Signs:
Biblical covenants often include specific rituals and signs as tangible reminders of the commitments made. For example, circumcision is the sign of the Abrahamic covenant (Genesis 17:11), while the Sabbath serves as a sign of the Mosaic covenant (Exodus 31:16-17).

Covenant and Community:
The concept of covenant extends beyond individual relationships to encompass the community of God's people. It defines the identity and mission of Israel in the Old Testament and the Church in the New Testament, calling them to live in accordance with God's will and to be a light to the nations.

Conclusion:
The concept of "Berith" or covenant is integral to understanding the biblical narrative and God's redemptive plan. It underscores the seriousness of God's promises and the call for His people to respond in faith and obedience.Berith

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be'-rith (berith, "covenant").

See BAAL-BERITH.

1170. Baal Berith -- "Baal of (the) covenant," a Shechemite god
Baal Berith. 1169, 1170. Baal Berith. 1171 . "Baal of (the) covenant,"
a Shechemite god. Transliteration: Baal Berith Phonetic ...
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1286. Berith -- a Shechemite deity.
... 1285, 1286. Berith. 1287 . a Shechemite deity. Transliteration: Berith Phonetic
Spelling: (ber-eeth') Short Definition: Berith. Word Origin short. ...
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1285. berith -- a covenant
... 1284, 1285. berith. 1286 . a covenant. Transliteration: berith Phonetic Spelling:
(ber-eeth') Short Definition: covenant. ... 1284, 1285. berith. 1286 . ...
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410. el -- God, in pl. gods
... gods NASB Word Usage El-berith* (1), God (204), god (16), God's (2), gods (3), helpless*
(1), mighty (3), Mighty One (3), power (1), strong (1). ...
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The Crowning of Abimelech
... And it came to pass, as soon as Gideon was dead, that the children of Israel turned
again, and went a whoring after the Baalim, and made Baal-berith their god. ...
/.../select masterpieces of biblical literature/iii the crowning of abimelech.htm

The Real Nature and Purpose of the Old Testament
... It is the English translation, through the Latin and Greek, of the Hebrew word,
berith, usually rendered, covenant. It means a bond or basis of agreement. ...
/.../the origin and permanent value of the old testament/ii the real nature and.htm

List of Authorities
... Apocrypha: SPCK Commentary on. The Apocryphal Gospels. Auerbach: Berith Abraham.
Bacher: Die Agada der Babylon. Amor??er. B??ck: Geschichte des J?�d. ...
/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/list of authorities.htm

Syria at the Beginning of the Egyptian Conquest
... Baal-G-ad, or "Master of Gad;"** the Baal of Shechem, at the time of the Israelite
invasion, was "Master of the Covenant""Baal-Berith"doubtless in memory ...
/.../chapter iisyria at the beginning.htm

The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... And they gave him threescore and ten pieces of silver out of the house of Baal-berith
(the Lord of the Covenant), wherewith Abimelech hired vain and light ...
/.../chapter iiithe hebrews and the.htm

Martyrdom of the Holy and Glorious Apostle Bartholomew.
... ever. Amen. Footnotes: [2409] The history of Abdias gives the name as Berith,
after Judges 9:46. [2410] Lit., white flesh. [2411 ...
/.../martyrdom of the holy and.htm

Chapter vi
... wife and thy sons' wives with thee. The "covenant." (berith) is somewhat
puzzling from one point of view. Does the term refer to a ...
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The Annunciation of Jesus the Messiah, and the Birth of his ...
... u. Liter. p. 318). [744] The reader will find BH Auerbach's Berith Abraham (with
a Hebrew introduction) an interesting tractate on the subject. ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter iv the annunciation of.htm

Berith (3 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia BERITH. be'-rith (berith, "covenant"). See
BAAL-BERITH. Multi-Version Concordance Berith (3 Occurrences). ...
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Baal-berith (2 Occurrences)
Baal-berith. Baalberith, Baal-berith. Ba'al-be'rith . Easton's Bible Dictionary
Covenant ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BAAL-BERITH. ba ...
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El-berith (1 Occurrence)
El-berith. Elberith, El-berith. El-be'rith . Multi-Version
Concordance El-berith (1 Occurrence). Judges 9:46 Then all ...
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Baalberith (2 Occurrences)
... Covenant lord, the name of the god worshipped in Shechem after the death of Gideon
(Judges 8:33; 9:4). In 9:46 he is called simply "the god Berith." The name ...
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Confederate (3 Occurrences)
... kon-fed'-er-at, kon-fed'-er-a-si: "Confederate" as an adjective in the sense of
united or leagued is twice the translation of berith "covenant," in several ...
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Confederacy (2 Occurrences)
... kon-fed'-er-at, kon-fed'-er-a-si: "Confederate" as an adjective in the sense of
united or leagued is twice the translation of berith "covenant," in several ...
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Baal (94 Occurrences)
... FORMS OF BAAL 1. Baal-berith 2. Baal-gad 3. Baal-hamon 4. Baal-hermon 5. Baal-peor
6. Baal-zebub I. Name and Character of Baal: In Babylonia it was the title ...
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Treaty (25 Occurrences)
... tre'-ti (berith, karath berith, "make a covenant," "league," "treaty"): Although
the Israelites were forbidden to make treaties, or enter into covenant, with ...
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Bernice (4 Occurrences)

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Masters (59 Occurrences)
... Delitzsch translates "like fastened nails which are put together in collections."
"As ba`ale berith (Genesis 14:13) signifies `the confederates,' ba`ale shebhu ...
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