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# covenant faithfulness, covenant loyalty, loving kindness, unfailing love #
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## Definition: ##
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This term is used to describe God's commitment to fulfill the promises that he made to his people.
* God made promises to the Israelites in formal agreements called "covenants."
* The "covenant faithfulness" or "covenant loyalty" of Yahweh refers to the fact that he keeps his promises to his people.
* God faithfulness to keep his covenant promises is an expression of his grace toward his people.
* The term "loyalty" is another word that refers to being committed and dependable to do and say what has been promised and what will benefit someone else.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* The way this term is translated will also depend on how the terms "covenant" and "faithfulness" are translated.
* Other ways to translate this term could include, "faithful love" or "loyal, committed love" or "loving dependability."
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## Bible References: ##
* [Ezra 03:10-11](en/tn/ezr/help/03/10)
* [Numbers 14:17-19](en/tn/num/help/14/17)