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festival
Definition:
In general, a festival is a celebration held by a community of people.
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The word for "festival" in the Old Testament literally means "appointed time."
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The festivals celebrated by the Israelites were specially appointed times or seasons that God had commanded them to observe.
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In some English translations, the word "feast" is used instead of festival because the celebrations included having a large meal together.
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There were several main festivals that the Israelites celebrated every year:
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Passover
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Festival of Unleavened Bread
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Firstfruits
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Festival of Weeks (Pentecost)
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Festival of Trumpets
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Day of Atonement
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Festival of Shelters
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The purpose of these festivals was to thank God and to remember the amazing things he had done to rescue, protect, and provide for his people.
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A person who "celebrates" acts as if he were at a festival.
(See also: feast)
Picture of a Festival:
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong's: H1974, H2166, H2282, H2287, H6213, H4150, H8057, G1456, G1858, G1859
Forms Found in the English ULB:
festival, festivals