One of the two distinct revelations of the Judeo-Christian God's purposes toward man; a covenant; also, one of the two general divisions of the canonical books of the Biblical Scriptures, in which the covenants are respectively revealed: the Old Testament and the New Testament; -- often limited, in colloquial language, to the latter
He is the mediator of the new testament ... for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament. --Heb. IX. 15.
either of the two main parts of the Christian Bible strong evidence for something; "his easy victory was a testament to his skill
a will Generally to dispose of personal property Common usage employs the words will, testament, and last will and testament as synonyms
A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her estate and effects after his or her death
{i} proof, evidence; (Law) will; (Judaism and Christianity) covenant between God and man
A Covenant or promise made between God and his people to agree that He would be our God and we his people Only people of Faith (who believe God) can enter into this covenant relationship This agreement is usually ratified by a blood sacrifice Old Testament Was a temporary covenant made with God's people (Israel) until the permanent covenant could be ratified by the perfect sacrifice This covenant used the blood of clean animals New Testament Is a permanent covenant made with God's people when the perfect sacrifice was given This is Jesus Christ See Covenant
One of the two distinct revelations of Gods purposes toward man; a covenant; also, one of the two general divisions of the canonical books of the sacred Scriptures, in which the covenants are respectively revealed; as, the Old Testament; the New Testament; -- often limited, in colloquial language, to the latter
Someone's last will and testament is the most recent will that they have made, especially the last will that they make before they die. see also New Testament, Old Testament
A contract; the Old and New Testaments constitute the Christian scriptures A contract; the Old and New Testaments constitute the Christian scriptures