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HE word translated Covenant, some derive of another that signifies to chuse, or to eate; because usually they had a feast at making of Covenants: or it is a thing which two choose, and of which they mutually agree and promise betwixt themselves: although the word be used, when one alone doth promise with a simple promise, and so it may be referred to the Testamentary disposition. Others derive it of a roote that importeth to cut, divide or smite: which being joyned to the word Covenant, signifieth to make or strike covenant or agreement. Gen.15. 18. In the same day the Lord made a Covenant with Abraham. Jer. 34. 18. They have not performed the words of the