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Now OC you said that in a covenant, the lesser is the one who 'makes' the covenant with the greater.

False. The lesser is never in a position to barter, cajole, or contract. It is always the greater who is in the position, and it is always the greater who generates the covenant, and then offers it to the lesser. IN this case, God made a covenant with man. God invites those whom he wills into his covenant-- God enables them to fulfill his covenant for His glory. God is the Originator, the author, the perfecter, and the finisher of our Faith, as well as his Covenant with His elect. He is the Captain of our Salvation...

Just a point here AS There are two (or more) types of covenants One is such that is made between equals example is Genesis 21:22-31 with Abraham and Abimelech. Then there is the Suzerain covenant which a ruler places upon his people see Ezekiel 17:12-14 which is what you were describing.

Peter

If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don't like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself. Augustine of Hippo