Know the Word.

Greek word

diathḗkē

διαθήκη

What it means

properly, a disposition, i.e. a contract

properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will)

Where it comes from

from diatíthemai (διατίθεμαι)

How the King James translates it

  • covenant14
  • testament12
  • covenants3

Every place it appears 29

Matthew26:28
Mark14:24
Luke22:20
Romans9:411:27
1 Corinthians11:25
2 Corinthians3:63:14
Galatians3:153:174:24
Ephesians2:12
Revelation11:19