Strong's Greek · G1242
διαθήκη
diathḗkē
Definitionproperly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will)
Derivationfrom G1303 (διατίθεμαι);
KJV usagecovenant, testament
Occurrences33 in the KJV · 30 verses
διαθήκη in Scripture
Matthew 26:28
For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
Mark 14:24
And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.
Luke 1:72
To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;
Luke 22:20
Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
Acts 3:25
Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.
Acts 7:8
And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs.
Romans 9:4
Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises;
Romans 11:27
For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins.
1 Corinthians 11:25
After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
2 Corinthians 3:6
Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
2 Corinthians 3:14
But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.
Galatians 3:15
Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man' s covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto.
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