Dictionary of Bible Themes A period of twelve months, with additional periods inserted to bring the lunar year into line with the solar year. Certain calendar years have special significance. The term also denotes an indeterminate time when God will intervene to restore his people and punish his enemies. 1 Kings 4:7The year made up of 12 months See also 1 Chronicles 27:1-15Esther 2:12 Daniel 4:29 Revelation 22:2 Exodus 12:2 The start of the year The start of the religious year See also Leviticus 23:5The exodus from Egypt in Abib (March April) marked a new beginning in the life of God's people. 2 Chronicles 35:1pp Nu 28:16 Ezra 6:19Abib is referred to as the first month Exodus 23:16The start of the agricultural year See also Exodus 34:22The Feast of Ingathering (or Tabernacles) was celebrated in the seventh month. Leviticus 23:23-24pp Nu 29:1 Psalms 65:9-13God's blessing through the year See also Deuteronomy 11:11-15; 28:12Psalms 90:4 A thousand years as one day 2 Peter 3:8Leviticus 25:1-7 Special years See also The sabbatical year Exodus 23:10-11Leviticus 25:20-22 Deuteronomy 15:1 See also God's provision for the seventh year Deuteronomy 15:9Nehemiah 10:31 Deuteronomy 31:10-13 Leviticus 25:8-10 the law of God to be read every seventh year at the Feast of Tabernacles The Year of Jubilee See also Leviticus 25:11-12The Year of Jubilee began in the seventh month. Leviticus 25:13The Year of Jubilee is a sabbath year Leviticus 25:28Each Hebrew is to return to his family property Leviticus 25:40Land is returned to its original owner Leviticus 25:54Hebrew slaves are to be released Exodus 21:2Hebrew slaves released in the seventh year See also Jeremiah 34:14pp Dt 15:12 Isaiah 61:1-3The year of the LORD's favour See also Luke 4:18-21This has echoes of the Year of Jubilee and points to the time when God will restore his people. Isaiah 49:8-92 Corinthians 6:2 Isaiah 63:4 See also Salvation for God's people is accompanied by judgment on his enemies. The year of punishment Jeremiah 11:23; 23:12; 48:44See also 4406 agriculture4951 month 4971 seasons of life 5205 alliance 5725 old age 7402 offerings 7434 sacrifice 7449 slavery, spiritual 7482 Year of Jubilee 9160 new heavens & new earth 9165 restoration 9210 judgment, God's |
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