at the New Moon
The "New Moon" marks the beginning of the Hebrew month, a time of renewal and reflection. In ancient Israel, the New Moon was a significant event, often associated with the gathering of the community for worship and sacrifice. The Hebrew word for "New Moon" is "Rosh Chodesh," which literally means "head of the month." This time was set apart for special offerings and was a reminder of God's creation and the cyclical nature of time. It signifies new beginnings and the opportunity for spiritual renewal, encouraging believers to align their lives with God's will.

and at the full moon
The "full moon" indicates the middle of the month, often associated with the celebration of major festivals such as Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles. The full moon represents completeness and fulfillment, reflecting the fullness of God's provision and blessings. In the Hebrew calendar, these times were marked by communal gatherings, feasting, and worship, emphasizing the joy and abundance found in God's presence. The full moon serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the light He provides in the darkness, symbolizing spiritual enlightenment and guidance.

on the day of our Feast
The "day of our Feast" refers to the appointed times of celebration and remembrance established by God for His people. These feasts, such as Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles, were times of communal worship, thanksgiving, and reflection on God's mighty acts and promises. The Hebrew word for "feast" is "chag," which implies a pilgrimage or a journey to a sacred place. These feasts were not only times of physical celebration but also spiritual journeys, drawing believers closer to God and each other. They serve as reminders of God's covenant relationship with His people and His desire for them to live in unity and holiness.

In the new moon.--Standing by itself this might mean the beginning of every month (comp. Num. x 10), and so many scholars are inclined to take it here. Others render "in this month." But see next Note.

In the time appointed.--This is the rendering given of the Hebrew k?seh by a long array of authorities. But in Proverbs 7:20, the only other place where the word is found, the Vulg. gives "after many days;" and while the English margin has "new moon" Aquila and Jerome give "full moon." This latter meaning is supported by the fact that the Syrian version gives keso for the 15th day of the month (1Kings 12:32). But in 2Chronicles 7:10 the same word is used for the 23rd day; hence, it is supposed to denote the whole time of the moon's waning from the full. It seems, therefore, hardly possible that keseh as well as chadesh can mean new moon here as some think, though it is strange to find both the new and the full moon mentioned together. Some remove the difficulty by reading with the Syriac, Chaldee, and several MSS. feast-days in the plural, but the authority of the LXX. is against this reading. But apparently the festival in question was the Feast of Tabernacles. The word chag here used is said by Gesenius to be in the Talmud used pre-eminently of this feast, as it is in 2Chronicles 5:3; 1Kings 8:2 (comp. Psalm 42:4), and the Jews, always tenacious of ancient tradition, regularly use this psalm for the office of the 1st day of Tisri. Thus the new moon is that of the seventh month, which in Numbers 29:1 is called especially "a day of trumpet blowing" (sec Note Psalm 81:1), and the full moon denotes this feast, (See Numbers 29:12; Leviticus 23:24.) . . .