CategoryDoctrine / Covenant Term
Modern Equivalentnew covenant in Christ’s blood.
KJV Word TypeTheological noun / covenant term
DefinitionThe covenant established by Jesus Christ, based on His sacrificial death, which fulfills and supersedes the former Mosaic covenant and offers forgiveness of sins and eternal life (Jeremiah 31:31–34; Luke 22:20).
Key Verses"Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:" (Jeremiah 31:31); "This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you." (Luke 22:20)
KJV Usage NoteThe KJV often uses “new testament” where modern readers may expect “new covenant,” especially in communion passages.
Common MisunderstandingIn KJV wording, “new testament” often means new covenant, not merely the second part of the Bible.
EtymologyFrom Latin novus ("new") + foedus ("covenant").