# new moon #

## Definition: ##

The term "new moon" in the Bible refers to the moon when it looks like a small, crescent-shaped sliver of light. This is the beginning phase of the moon as it moves in its orbit around the planet Earth.

* In ancient times, the new moon was used to mark the beginnings of certain time periods, such as months.
* The Israelites celebrated a new moon festival that was marked by the blowing of a ram's horn.
* The Bible also refers to this period of time as the "beginning of the month."

(See also: [[../other/biblicaltimemonth.md]], [[../other/earth.md]], [[../other/festival.md]], [[../other/horn.md]], [[../other/sheep.md]])

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 23:30-31](en/tn/1ch/help/23/30)
* [1 Samuel 20:4-5](en/tn/1sa/help/20/04)
* [2 Kings 04:23-24](en/tn/2ki/help/04/23)
* [Ezekiel 45:16-17](en/tn/ezk/help/45/16)
* [Isaiah 01:12-13](en/tn/isa/help/01/12)