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    The Covenant of Salt was an ancient practice mentioned in the Old Testament used to seal agreements between parties. Salt was seen as essential, preserving, and adding flavor. The custom of sharing food with salt symbolized cementing friendships and covenants. At traditional weddings, the bride and groom would partake of the Covenant of Salt after exchanging vows, where each would place salt in the other's mouth using their finger to symbolize preserving their marriage promises with God's help.

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    The Covenant of Salt was an ancient practice mentioned in the Old Testament used to seal agreements between parties. Salt was seen as essential, preserving, and adding flavor. The custom of sharing food with salt symbolized cementing friendships and covenants. At traditional weddings, the bride and groom would partake of the Covenant of Salt after exchanging vows, where each would place salt in the other's mouth using their finger to symbolize preserving their marriage promises with God's help.

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    The Covenant of Salt was an ancient practice mentioned in the Old Testament used to seal agreements between parties. Salt was seen as essential, preserving, and adding flavor. The custom of sharing food with salt symbolized cementing friendships and covenants. At traditional weddings, the bride and groom would partake of the Covenant of Salt after exchanging vows, where each would place salt in the other's mouth using their finger to symbolize preserving their marriage promises with God's help.

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    The Covenant of Salt was an ancient practice mentioned in the Old Testament used to seal agreements between parties. Salt was seen as essential, preserving, and adding flavor. The custom of sharing food with salt symbolized cementing friendships and covenants. At traditional weddings, the bride and groom would partake of the Covenant of Salt after exchanging vows, where each would place salt in the other's mouth using their finger to symbolize preserving their marriage promises with God's help.

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    What is the Covenant of Salt I have seen in Weddings?

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    The Covenant of Salt is an ancient covenant mentioned in the Old Testament. It was a means of
    sealing a covenant or agreement between parties. It was a required part of grain offerings, and
    in fact every offering (Lev. 2:13). According to 2 Chronicles 13:5, the kingdom was given to David
    by a Covenant of Salt. Colossians 4:6 says our speech is to be seasoned with salt. Salt is essential
    to life; it heals; preserves; adds flavor or ‘zest’ to food. People in Bible times appreciated the
    value of salt and it was a required part of sacrifices.

    There was a close connection between salt and promises. When men ate together they became
    friends. For example, the Arabic expression, “There is salt between us” and “He has eaten of my
    salt,” both represent the cementing of a friendship. Covenants were generally confirmed by
    sacrificial meals and salt was always present as a symbol of the enduring covenant. The custom
    of pledging friendship and confirming a compact by eating food-containing salt is still in practice
    among Arabic-speaking people. The Arabic word for “salt” and for a “compact” or “treaty” is the
    same. Once even his worst enemy has eaten salt (food) with him, an Arab is bound to protect his
    guest as long as he remains.

    Marriage ceremonies used to last for up to 10 days. They came together every day for a half-
    hour to listen and repeat the instructions of the priest. After 10 days the groom promised to
    love and cherish his wife forever, the bride promises to accept the husband in her life, to love
    and serve him as her Lord. Then salt is brought in and they partake of the Covenant of Salt. An
    example of what the minister might say while administering the salt covenant is:

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    “Because Groom and Bride desire to seal this commitment between each other and God, they are giving
    each other permission to hold each other accountable to the promises made here today. Because they
    want to preserve these promises, they will now partake of the Covenant of Salt.”

    The Bride and Groom take the forefingers of their right hands, dip it into water from a dish or
    bowl and then put their finger in the salt that is provided in a separate container. They then put
    the salt in their spouse’s mouth (usually on their tongue as they open their mouths). Just before
    the salt is put in the mouth, the one receiving the salt says:

    “In the name of my Lord Jesus Christ, I agree to do all that I promise for my (husband/wife), so help me
    God.”

    The covenant of salt is very special. It is nice if the couple has a very special container for the salt
    that can be kept as a memento during their life. It can be set on the mantle, coffee table, etc. as
    a wedding photo might be.

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