en_tw_old/content/other/newmoon.md

# 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: [biblicaltimemonth](../other/biblicaltimemonth.md) **<EFBFBD>** [earth](../other/earth.md) **<EFBFBD>** [festival](../other/festival.md) **<EFBFBD>** [horn](../other/horn.md) **<EFBFBD>** [sheep](../other/sheep.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 23:30-31](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/23/30)
* [1 Samuel 20:4-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1sa/20/04)
* [2 Kings 04:23-24](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ki/04/23)
* [Ezekiel 45:16-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezk/45/16)
* [Isaiah 01:12-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/isa/01/12)