In that rendering, “testament ” represents the Greek word di·a·theʹke. However, many modern translations, such as the New International Version, render di·a·theʹke as “covenant ” rather than“ testament. ” Why?
Leksikograf Edward Robinson menyatakan, ” Karena perjanjian kuno dimuat dalam buku - buku Musa, [di·a·theʹke] memaksudkan buku perjanjian, tulisan - tulisan Musa, yakni hukum. ”