We have come across three major covenants so far (Noah and God, Abraham and God, Israel and God). How are these covenants different from each other? How have they shaped the biblical texts and the history of ancient Israel?

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The Answer is Students should note that the covenant with Noah is unconditional, though Noah does receive commands for humanity to follow thereafter. The covenant with Abraham is narrated twice in Genesis, with the first not including conditions but the second including a condition for the continuation of the covenant with his descendants. Israel's covenant with YHWH is conditional and includes blessings and curses for obedience and disobedience. These covenants guide the narrative throughout, culminating in Israel's special status with YHWH and the specific way of life outlined in the Torah.

We Have Come Across Three Major Covenants So Far (Noah