Jump to: Hitchcock's • Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Definition and Etymology: Abib is a term used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the first month of the ancient Hebrew calendar. The name "Abib" is derived from the Hebrew word "אָבִיב" (aviv), which means "ear of grain" or "ripening grain." This term reflects the agricultural cycle, as it corresponds to the time of year when barley was in the ear, indicating the beginning of the harvest season. Biblical References: Abib is mentioned in several passages in the Old Testament, particularly in the context of the Exodus and the establishment of the Passover festival. In Exodus 13:4 , it is stated, "Today, in the month of Abib, you are leaving." This verse marks the time when the Israelites departed from Egypt, signifying the beginning of their journey to the Promised Land. In Exodus 23:15 , the term is used in relation to the Feast of Unleavened Bread: "You are to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread as I commanded you; at the appointed time in the month of Abib you are to eat unleavened bread for seven days, because that was the month you came out of Egypt. No one is to appear before Me empty-handed." Deuteronomy 16:1 also references Abib in the context of Passover: "Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, because in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night." Significance in the Hebrew Calendar: Abib is significant as it marks the beginning of the religious calendar for the Israelites. It is the month in which the Passover is celebrated, commemorating the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The month of Abib later became known as Nisan after the Babylonian exile, as seen in Nehemiah 2:1 and Esther 3:7. Agricultural Context: The name Abib is closely tied to the agricultural cycle in ancient Israel. It corresponds to the spring season, typically falling around March-April in the Gregorian calendar. During this time, barley, one of the first grains to ripen, was harvested. This agricultural aspect is integral to understanding the timing of the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, as these festivals are linked to the barley harvest. Cultural and Religious Observances: The month of Abib is central to several key religious observances in Judaism. The Passover (Pesach) is celebrated on the 14th day of Abib, followed by the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which lasts for seven days. These observances are not only historical commemorations but also hold deep spiritual significance, symbolizing redemption and freedom. Transition to Nisan: After the Babylonian exile, the name of the month was changed from Abib to Nisan. This change is reflected in post-exilic texts and is part of the broader influence of Babylonian culture on the Jewish people during and after their captivity. Despite the change in name, the religious and agricultural significance of the month remained intact. Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary AbibSmith's Bible Dictionary Abib(green fruits). [MONTH] ATS Bible Dictionary AbibThe first month of the ecclesiastical year of the Hebrews; afterwards called Nisan. It answered nearly to our April. Abib signifies green ears of grain, or fresh fruits. It was so named, because grain, particularly barley, was in ear at the time. On the tenth of this month the passover-lamb was set apart; it was killed on the fourteenth towards sunset, and eaten the same evening after the fifteenth day had begun. The seven days from the fifteenth to the twenty-first inclusive, were "the feast of unleavened bread," closing with a solemn convocation, Exodus 12:1-13:22. Easton's Bible Dictionary An ear of corn, the month of newly-ripened grain (Exodus 13:4; 23:15); the first of the Jewish ecclesiastical year, and the seventh of the civil year. It began about the time of the vernal equinox, on 21st March. It was called Nisan, after the Captivity (Nehemiah 2:1). On the fifteenth day of the month, harvest was begun by gathering a sheaf of barley, which was offered unto the Lord on the sixteenth (Leviticus 23:4-11). Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (n.) The first month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year, corresponding nearly to our April. After the Babylonish captivity this month was called Nisan.International Standard Bible Encyclopedia ABIBa'-bib ('abhibh, young ear of barley or other grain, Exodus 9:31 Leviticus 2:14): The first month of the Israelite year, called Nisan in Nehemiah 2:1 Esther 3:7, is Abib in Exodus 13:4; Exodus 23:15; Exodus 34:18; compare Deuteronomy 16:1. Abib is not properly a name of a month, but part of a descriptive phrase, "the month of young ears of grain." This may indicate the Israelite way of determining the new year (Exodus 12:2), the year beginning with the new moon nearest or next preceding this stage of the growth of the barley. The year thus indicated was practically the same with the old Babylonian year, and presumably came in with Abraham. The Pentateuchal laws do not introduce it, though they define it, perhaps to distinguish it from the Egyptian wandering year. Strong's Hebrew 8512. Tel Abib -- "hill of grain," a place in BabylonTel Abib. 8511, 8512. Tel Abib. 8513 . "hill of grain," a place in Babylon. Transliteration: Tel Abib Phonetic Spelling: (tale ... /hebrew/8512.htm - 6k 24. abib -- fresh, young ears, also Canaanite name for the first ... 3. eb -- freshness, fresh green Library The History of Joseph the Carpenter. Fragment v. --That up to the Time of the Destruction of Jerusalem ... Letter Lv. 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