Surety

one who becomes responsible for another

Christ is the surety of the better covenant (Hebrews 7:22). In him we have the assurance that all its provisions will be fully and faithfully carried out.

Solomon warns against incautiously becoming security for another (Prov. 6:1-5; 11:15; 17:18; 20:16).

ALSO SEE:

• Debtor
• Borrow
• Loan
• Pledge
• Sabbatical year
• Jubilee
• Ransom
• Redemption