Term

Royal Grant (covenant type)

A covenant in which a king guarantees a gift to his subjects regardless of their obedience.

Filed underCovenant TheologyBiblical Theology

Definition

The king enters into a covenant and relationship with his subjects and guarantees a certain gift to his subjects regardless of whether they obey.

Connections

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Sources

  1. 1.Peter J. Gentry and Stephen J. Wellum Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants. (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2012). 68n2.60Original citation: Gentry and Wellum, Kingdom through Covenant, 68n2.60.

Last revised August 14, 2026