uncovenanted

American  

[uhn-kuhv-uh-nuhn-tid] / ʌnˈkʌv ə nən tɪd /

adjective

1. not agreed to or promised by covenant.

2. not having joined in a covenant.

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uncovenanted British  

/ ʌnˈkʌvənəntɪd /

adjective

1. not guaranteed or promised by a covenant

2. not in accordance with or sanctioned by a covenant

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Etymology

Origin of uncovenanted

First recorded in 1640–50; un- ¹ + covenant + -ed ³

Example Sentences

It is what the old theologians used to call 'an uncovenanted mercy.'

From By the Christmas Fire by Crothers, Samuel McChord

Let others be contented with the uncovenanted mercies of God.

From Sovereign Grace Its Source, Its Nature and Its Effects by Moody, Dwight Lyman

All the other departmental services—Public Works, Postal and the rest—were grouped together as uncovenanted.

From Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official by Sleeman, William

This is what I call uncovenanted mercy, no previous promise having rendered it certain.

From Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II Luther on Sin and the Flood by Lenker, John Nicholas

And what if, for contents and malcontents alike, he had an uncovenanted bonus up his sleeve?

From God and Mr. Wells A Critical Examination of 'God the Invisible King' by Archer, William