Where Does Suzerain Come from?
Suzerain (N.) "Sovereign, Ruler," 1807, from French Suzerain (14C. , Old French Suserain), Noun Use of Adjective Meaning "Sovereign but Not Supreme," from...
What is the meaning of a suzerain?
1 : a superior feudal lord to whom fealty is due : overlord. 2 : a dominant state controlling the foreign relations of a vassal state but allowing it sovereign authority in its internal affairs.
What is the suzerain covenant?
The covenant God established with Israel at Mount Sinai bears the marks of a suzerain vassal treaty (covenant), a somewhat common treaty form in the ancient Near East.
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