Definition: In Genesis 12:1, God declares "I will make a new covenant in my heart that will not depart from me," emphasizing his desire to forever abide with Israel as their God. This covenant was known as an 'archeias.' The literal meaning refers to a type of clay or mold used to form the image of a god. In Hebrew, this is often translated "glamour" or "illumination."
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