Phrase guide

covenant of salt

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A long-lasting agreement.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, idiomatic

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History

Etymology

A Biblical reference, as in Leviticus: "every offering of your grain offering you shall season with salt; you shall not allow the salt of the covenant of your God to be lacking from your grain offering. With all your offerings you shall offer salt." ( he:T:13)

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: sószövetség — a long-lasting agreement