Bünde der Bibel

Zeichen: The rainbow

The first covenant in the Bible is also the only one made with every living creature, not just humanity — sealed by a sign that still appears after nearly every rain.

2348 v. Chr. – gegenwärtig

Zeichen: Circumcision

Every later covenant traces back to this one: an unconditional promise of land, descendants, and blessing that Israel's later disobedience never cancels.

1921 v. Chr. – gegenwärtig

Zeichen: The Sabbath

The only covenant on this timeline with a closing date: given at Sinai on the condition of obedience, and superseded at the cross by the New Covenant it anticipated.

1491 v. Chr. – 33 n. Chr.

A closer look at one clause of the Abrahamic promise, given as Israel finally reached the land: exactly which territory they would hold, and the terms for staying in it.

1451 v. Chr. – gegenwärtig

A promise of an eternal throne, made to a shepherd-turned-king — the line the New Testament traces straight to Jesus.

1000 v. Chr. – gegenwärtig

Zeichen: The Lord's Supper

The covenant every Old Testament prophet anticipated, cut not with blood on an altar but at a final meal the night before the cross.

33 n. Chr. – gegenwärtig