confederacy, (con-)feder(-ate), covenant, league
Dictionary of Biblical Words:
as applied to an arrangement on God’s part, means a certain stipulation into which God enters with the earth or man (Gen. 9), with a chosen race here below (Gen. 15, 16.), or on which they take their stand and responsibility in connection with Him (Ex. 19).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 1262 (in the sense of cutting (like 1254)); a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
KJV Usage:
confederacy, (con-)feder(-ate), covenant, league