• On the part of the Son the conditions were (a) his becoming incarnate (Galatians 4:4,5 ); and (b) as the second Adam his representing all his people, assuming their place and undertaking all their obligations under the violated covenant of works; (c) obeying the law (Psalm 40:8; Isaiah 42:21; John 9:4,5 ), and (d) suffering its penalty (Isaiah 53; 2 co. 5:21; Galatians 3:13 ), in their stead.

    Christ, the mediator of, fulfils all its conditions in behalf of his people, and dispenses to them all its blessings. In Hebrews 8:6; 9:15; 12:24 , this title is given to Christ. (See DISPENSATION .)

    Copyright StatementThese dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

    Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. Entry for 'Covenant'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/c/covenant.html. 1897.