Covenant Defined
A covenant is a formal compact and mutual arrangement between two or more parties, whereby they stand solemnly bound unto each other to perform the conditions contracted for. On the one side, there is a stipulating of something to be done; on the other side, a re-stipulation of something to be done or given in consideration thereof. There is also a penalty included in the terms of the agreement, some evil consequence which shall result unto the party who violates or fails to carry out his engagement. That penalty is added as a security. Where it is not expressly stated, it is implied by the promissory clause, just as the promise is to be necessarily inferred from a mention of the punishment therein.
A covenant is a formal compact and mutual arrangement between two or more parties, whereby they stand solemnly bound unto each other to perform the conditions contracted for. On the one side, there is a stipulating of something to be done; on the other side, a re-stipulation of something to be done or given in consideration thereof. There is also a penalty included in the terms of the agreement, some evil consequence which shall result unto the party who violates or fails to carry out his engagement. That penalty is added as a security. Where it is not expressly stated, it is implied by the promissory clause, just as the promise is to be necessarily inferred from a mention of the punishment therein.