To the Jews, the Song is an allegory of their covenantal relationship with Yahweh; He is the Bridegroom, they are His bride. 对犹太人来说,这诗歌就是他们与雅巍之盟约的隐喻。上帝是新郎,以色列人是新娘。
An Analysis of Puritan Covenantal Thoughts in New England Colonies 试析北美新英格兰殖民地的清教契约思想
Marriage is an objective reality a covenantal union of husband and wife that it is the duty of the law to recognize and support for the sake of justice and the common good. 婚姻是一个客观现实,是丈夫和妻子的盟约联合;而法律的职责就是,为了正义和公共利益,承认并支持这个现实。
Truth is not only a theoretical correspondence but also a covenantal relationship. 真理不单是在理论上一致,亦是一个约的关系。
The covenantal tradition established a basic order for Christian world and the sacramental tradition connected human and nature with God. 其中,盟约传统以契约的形式为基督徒确立起基本的世界秩序;圣礼传统则通过圣事礼仪在基督徒、自然和上帝间架起联系的桥梁。