New-moon
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The term "New-moon" refers to the beginning of the lunar month in the Hebrew calendar, marked by the first visible crescent of the moon. This event held significant religious and cultural importance in ancient Israelite society, as it was a time for special observances and offerings to the Lord.

Biblical Observance

The New-moon was a day of sacred assembly and worship, as outlined in the Old Testament. In Numbers 28:11-15 , God commands the Israelites to present specific offerings at the start of each month: "On the first day of each month, you are to present to the LORD a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all without blemish." This passage highlights the importance of the New-moon as a time for renewal and dedication to God.

Cultural and Religious Significance

The New-moon was not only a time for sacrifices but also a day of rest and celebration. In 1 Samuel 20:5 , David refers to the New-moon festival, indicating its role as a communal gathering: "David said to Jonathan, 'Behold, tomorrow is the New Moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at the table.'" This suggests that the New-moon was a time for feasting and fellowship, reinforcing social and familial bonds.

Prophetic and Eschatological Context

The New-moon also appears in prophetic and eschatological contexts. In Isaiah 66:23 , the prophet envisions a future where all humanity will worship God regularly: "From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all mankind will come to worship before Me," says the LORD. This passage underscores the enduring significance of the New-moon as a symbol of perpetual worship and divine order.

New Testament References

While the New Testament does not emphasize the New-moon as a religious observance, it does acknowledge its place within Jewish tradition. In Colossians 2:16 , Paul advises believers not to let others judge them regarding religious festivals, including the New-moon: "Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath." This reflects the transition from the Old Covenant's ritualistic observances to the New Covenant's focus on spiritual realities in Christ.

Conclusion

The New-moon served as a vital component of Israel's religious life, symbolizing renewal, worship, and community. Its observance was a reminder of God's sovereignty over time and creation, and it continues to hold theological significance in understanding the rhythm of worship and devotion in biblical tradition.
Greek
3561. noumenia -- new moon.
... noumenia. 3562 . new moon. ... new moon. Feminine of a compound of neos and men (as
noun by implication, of hemera); the festival of new moon -- new moon. ...
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3501a. neomenia -- a new moon
... a new moon. Transliteration: neomenia Short Definition: moon. Word Origin from neos,
and men Definition a new moon NASB Word Usage new moon (1). 3501, 3501a. ...
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3501. neos -- a new moon
... a new moon. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: neos Phonetic Spelling:
(neh'-os) Short Definition: young, new, fresh Definition: (a) young, youthful, ( ...
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Strong's Hebrew
2320. chodesh -- new moon, a month
... 2319, 2320. chodesh. 2321 . new moon, a month. Transliteration: chodesh Phonetic
Spelling: (kho'-desh) Short Definition: month. ... monthly, new moon. ...
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3386. Yaroach -- a Gadite
... Jaroah. Perhaps denominative from yareach; (born at the) new moon; Jaroach, an
Israelite -- Jaroah. see HEBREW yareach. 3385b, 3386. Yaroach. 3387 . ...
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Library

There Is, Then, in the First Year, the New Moon of the First Month ...
... Section II. There is, then, in the first year, the new moon of the first
month? There is, then, in the first year, the new moon ...
/.../the paschal canon of anatolius of alexandria/section ii there is then.htm

Colossians ii. 16-19
... Homily VII. Colossians ii. 16-19. Colossians ii.16-19 "Let no man therefore judge
you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a feast day, or a new moon, or a ...
/.../homily vii colossians ii 16-19.htm

Jonathan's Love for David
... Then Jonathan said to David, "What do you wish me to do for you?" David answered,
"To-morrow is the festival of the New Moon and I ought to sit at the table ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/jonathans love for david.htm

Psalm LXXXI.
... understand it not. For the beginning of the month, is the new moon: the
new moon, is the new life. What is the new moon? "If any ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxxxi.htm

Mount Olivet. The Mount of Olives, 2 Samuel 15:30
... Those signal flames also, accustomed to be waved up and down on the top of this
mount in token of the new moon now stated, are worthy of mention. ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 40 mount olivet the.htm

Whether the Cause Assigned for the Production of the Lights is ...
... Objection 5: Further, the new moon cannot be said "to rule the night." But such
it probably did when first made; for men begin to count from the new moon. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the cause assigned for.htm

The Foundations of Good Citizenship.
... was also widespread. In the Hebrew religion the feast of the New Moon was
closely identified with that of the Sabbath. The Hebrew ...
/.../kent/the making of a nation/study x the foundations of.htm

Whether the Ceremonies of the Old Law Ceased at the Coming of ...
... judge you in meat or in drink, or in respect of a festival day, or of the new moon,
or of the sabbaths, which are a shadow of things to come": and (Heb.8:13 ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the ceremonies of the 3.htm

Jonathan, the Pattern of Friendship
... said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for
thee.5. And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, to-morrow is the new moon, and I ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/jonathan the pattern of friendship.htm

How David, Upon Saul's Laying Snares for Him, did yet Escape the ...
... Now tomorrow is the new moon, and I was accustomed to sit down then with the king
at supper: now, if it seem good to thee, I will go out of the city, and ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 11 how david upon.htm

Thesaurus
New-moon (4 Occurrences)
New-moon. Newly-married, New-moon. New-moons . Multi-Version
Concordance New-moon (4 Occurrences). Colossians 2:16 Let ...
/n/new-moon.htm - 7k

Newness (2 Occurrences)
... 16 Psalm 33:3, "a new song"; Jeremiah 31:31, "new covenant"; Ezekiel 11:19, "a new
spirit"; 18:31 "new heart"; 36:26, etc.; chodhesh is "the newmoon," "the new...
/n/newness.htm - 14k

Calendar
... In the first period the priests determined the beginning of each month by the
appearance of the newmoon and the recurrence of the prescribed feasts from the ...
/c/calendar.htm - 13k

Festival (62 Occurrences)
... Colossians 2:16 Therefore suffer no one to sit in judgement on you as to eating
or drinking or with regard to a festival, a newmoon or a sabbath. ...
/f/festival.htm - 23k

Fasts (3 Occurrences)
... 4. Shemini `Atsereth, 23d Tishri 5. New Year, Feast of Trumpets, 1st Tishri 6.
Atonement, 10th Tishri B) Periodic 1. Weekly Sabbath 2. NewMoon 3. Sabbath Year ...
/f/fasts.htm - 21k

Feasts (45 Occurrences)
... 4. Shemini `Atsereth, 23d Tishri 5. New Year, Feast of Trumpets, 1st Tishri 6.
Atonement, 10th Tishri B) Periodic 1. Weekly Sabbath 2. NewMoon 3. Sabbath Year ...
/f/feasts.htm - 36k

Moon (70 Occurrences)
... A lunation was among the Jews the period of a month, and several of their festivals
were held on the day of the newmoon. ... I, 3, (1); FASTS AND FEASTS. NEWMOON. ...
/m/moon.htm - 36k

Festivals (17 Occurrences)
... (b) The seventh newmoon, or the feast of Trumpets (Numbers 28:11-15; 29:1-6). ...
Now the newmoon will devour them with their fields. (See NIV). ...
/f/festivals.htm - 15k

Trumpets (52 Occurrences)
... 1. Description: In Leviticus 23:23-25 the first day (newmoon) of the seventh month
is set apart as a solemn rest, "a memorial of blowing of trumpets" (the ...
/t/trumpets.htm - 32k

Month (197 Occurrences)
... The cycle of religious feasts depended on the moon. The commencement of
a month was determined by the observation of the newmoon. ...
/m/month.htm - 44k

Resources
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New-moon (4 Occurrences)

Colossians 2:16
Let no man therefore judge you in food, or in drink, or in respect of a holy-day, or or the new-moon, or of the sabbaths:
(WBS)

1 Samuel 20:18
Then Jonathan said to David, To-morrow is the new-moon: and thou wilt be missed, because thy seat will be empty.
(WBS)

1 Samuel 20:24
So David hid himself in the field: and when the new-moon had come, the king sat down to eat food.
(WBS)

2 Kings 4:23
And he said, Why wilt thou go to him to-day? it is neither new-moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
(WBS)

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