הַ/בְּרִ֖ית
𐤄/𐤁𐤓𐤉𐤕
bᵉrîyth
of the covenant
A formal agreement or treaty, especially one instituting a binding relationship between parties; in many cases, designates a solemn and binding arrangement between a deity and humans (often, between the God of Israel and the Israelite people), but also used for agreements between individuals or groups. Berit encompasses legal, political, and social dimensions, and is characterized by conditions, obligations, and, in some cases, associated ceremonies.
2 Kings 23:21 · Word #14
Lexicon H1285
| Lemma | בְּרִית |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤓𐤉𐤕 |
| Transliteration | bᵉrîyth |
| Strong's | H1285 |
| Definition | A formal agreement or treaty, especially one instituting a binding relationship between parties; in many cases, designates a solemn and binding arrangement between a deity and humans (often, between the God of Israel and the Israelite people), but also used for agreements between individuals or groups. Berit encompasses legal, political, and social dimensions, and is characterized by conditions, obligations, and, in some cases, associated ceremonies. |
Morphology HTd/Ncfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of the covenant |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1285-12
the binding agreement
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common feminine singular absolute with definite article (הַבְּרִית). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun בְּרִית denotes a formally established and binding arrangement between parties. Rendering it as "the binding agreement" preserves its legal-relational force and reflects the definite article and feminine singular form. |
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