Tisri
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Tisri in the Bible?
Tisri is the seventh month of the religious calendar and the first month of the civil year in ancient Israel. It is also known by the name Ethanim.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this month is crucial for dating biblical events and understanding the timing of major festivals like Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Tisri. 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 Tisri in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Tisri clarify?
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
"Tisri." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/tisri/