I MADE a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?
The 1611 reading
¶ I made a couenant with mine eyes; why then should I thinke vpon a mayd?
KJV dictionary & concordance
Sense 1: A binding agreement, promise, pledge, or appointed order. Sense 2: The stated words, terms, testimony, or written record of such an agreement or promise.
Definition sources
Some verses contain the word more than once.
First occurrence: Genesis 6:18
Complete exact-word concordance
I MADE a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?
¶ I made a couenant with mine eyes; why then should I thinke vpon a mayd?
Will he make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a servant for ever?
Will he make a couenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a seruant for euer?
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1 · Direct Scripture definition
And he declared unto you his covenant, which he commanded you to perform, even ten commandments; and he wrote them upon two tables of stone.
2 · KJV context and cross-references
Historical English dictionary sources
An agreement ... to do or to forbear some act or thing; a contract; stipulation. A writing containing the terms of agreement or contract between parties.