בְּרִית
brit
Everyday HebrewFormsבְּרִיתוֹת
Meaning1. A very serious promise or agreement between people or groups.
2. A special promise between God and people in the Bible.
3. The ceremony for a baby boy where he is circumcised.
HistoryThe word "brit" is very old and appears many times in the Bible. It meant a serious agreement, often made by two sides walking between the pieces of a cut animal. This is why the Hebrew phrase for making an agreement is "to cut a brit".
Example
They made a peace agreement.
