Month
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Month in the Bible?
The month was lunar, marked by the appearance of the new moon, and was commonly indicated by ro'sh ha-chodhesh. The period of the moon's circuit was used to measure time.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the lunar basis of the month clarifies the timing of biblical festivals and the agricultural cycles described in the Old Testament.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Month. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Month in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Month clarify?
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Month." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/month/