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Works, Covenant of

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Entered into by God with Adam as the representative of the human race (Compare Genesis 9:11,12; 17:1-21 ), so styled because perfect obedience was its condition, thus distinguishing it from the covenant of grace. (See COVENANT OF WORKS .)

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Works, Covenant of'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/w/works-covenant-of.html. 1897.

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Works, Covenant of