to make a covenant

Greek Verb

δια-τίθημι [in LXX chiefly for כָּרַת, frequently δ. διαθήκην (כָּרַת);] to place separately, arrange, dispose. Mid, only in NT; 1) (a) in general, to dispose of; with dative of person(s), to assign to one, Luk.22:29; (b) to dispose of by a will, make a testament (in cl, δ. διαθήκην also in this sense): Heb.9:16-17 (but cf. R, mg, and see: διαθήκη). 2) δ. διαθήκην, to make a covenant (Aristoph.): with dative of person(s), Heb.8:10 (LXX); before πρ, with accusative of person(s), Act.3:25, Heb.10:16 " (LXX) (cf. ἀντι-διατίθημι). (AS)

to make a covenant

Greek Verb

διατίθημι, 3rd.pers. plural imperfect διετίθουν [Refs 4th c.BC+]:—arrange each in their several places, distribute, τὰ κρέα, in sacrificing, [Refs 5th c.BC+] II) manage well or ill, usually with adverb, κράτιστα δ. τὰ τοῦ πολέμου [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of persons, δ. ἑωυτὸν ἀνηκέστως treat himself barbarously, [Refs 5th c.BC+] —passive, οὐ ῥᾳδίως διετέθη he was not very gently handled, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἀπόρως διατεθέντας reduced to helplessness, [Refs 5th c.BC+] II.2) with accusative person, with adverbs, dispose one so or so, ὅταν οὕτω διαθῇς τοὺς Ἕλληνας [Refs 5th c.BC+]:—passive, to be disposed in a certain manner, πρός τινα [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἐρωτικῶς δ, of animals, [Refs 5th c.BC+] III) set forth, of speakers, minstrels, etc, recite, κακῶς ποιήματα [Refs 5th c.BC+] III.2) describe, [Refs 1st c.BC+] B) middle, arrange as one likes, dispose of, τὴν θυγατέρα [Refs 5th c.BC+]; spend, δ. τὰς οὐσίας εἴς τι [Refs 2nd c.BC+] B.2) dispose of one's property, devise it by will, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; δ. διαθήκας, διαθήκην, make a will, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; κἂν ἀποθάνῃ μὴ διαθέμενος intestate, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; ὁ δ. the testator, [NT] B.3) dispose of merchandise, φόρτον [Refs 5th c.BC+]; δ. τὴν ὥραν καὶ τὴν σοφίαν [Refs 5th c.BC+] B.4) arrange or settle mutually, δ. διαθήκην τινί make a covenant with one, [NT+5th c.BC+]; ἔριν δ. ἀλλήλοις settle a quarrel, [Refs 5th c.BC+] B.5) compose, make, νόμους [Refs 5th c.BC+] B.6) set forth, recite, λόγους, δημηγορίαν, etc, [Refs 2nd c.BC+] B.6.b) Grammars, διατιθέναι and -τίθεσθαι to act and be acted upon, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; τὸ διατιθέν and τὸ διατιθέμενον subject and object, [Refs]

Greek

Verb

to put apart, i.e. (figuratively) dispose (by assignment, compact, or bequest); appoint, make, testator; middle voice from g1223 (διά) and g5087 (τίθημι)