Jump to: Hitchcock's • Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Adar is the twelfth month of the Hebrew calendar, corresponding to February-March in the Gregorian calendar. It holds significant importance in the Jewish tradition and biblical history, particularly in the context of the events recorded in the Book of Esther.Biblical References: 1. Esther and the Feast of Purim: The most notable biblical event associated with the month of Adar is the account of Esther, which culminates in the celebration of Purim. In the Book of Esther, Haman, an official in the Persian Empire, plots to annihilate the Jewish people. Through the courage and intervention of Queen Esther, the Jews are saved, and the day intended for their destruction becomes a day of victory and celebration. Esther 9:1 states, "On the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, the edict commanded by the king was to be executed. On this day the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, but the opposite occurred, and the Jews overpowered those who hated them." 2. The Institution of Purim: Following their deliverance, the Jews established the Feast of Purim to commemorate their salvation. Esther 9:21-22 records, "to establish among them an annual celebration on the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the month of Adar as the days on which the Jews gained relief from their enemies, and as the month when their sorrow was turned into joy and their mourning into a day of celebration. They were to observe them as days of feasting and joy and giving presents of food to one another and gifts to the poor." 3. Ezra and the Temple: Another significant event associated with Adar is the completion of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. According to Ezra 6:15 , "And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius." This event marked a pivotal moment in Jewish history, symbolizing the restoration of worship and religious life after the Babylonian exile. Cultural and Religious Significance: Adar is traditionally considered a month of joy and celebration in Jewish culture, largely due to the events of Purim. The Talmud states, "When Adar enters, joy increases," reflecting the festive spirit associated with this time. The themes of divine providence, deliverance, and the reversal of fortunes are central to the observances during Adar. Leap Year and Adar II: In the Hebrew calendar, which is lunisolar, a leap year occurs approximately every three years to align the lunar months with the solar year. During a leap year, an additional month, Adar II, is added after Adar. Purim is celebrated in Adar II during leap years to maintain its proximity to Passover, ensuring the continuity of the festival cycle. Theological Reflections: From a theological perspective, the events of Adar, particularly those surrounding Purim, highlight themes of God's sovereignty and faithfulness. The deliverance of the Jewish people from Haman's plot is seen as a testament to God's protective hand over His chosen people, even when His presence is not overtly mentioned, as is the case in the Book of Esther. This underscores the belief in God's providential care and the assurance that He works through history to fulfill His purposes. Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary AdarSmith's Bible Dictionary Adar(high), a place on the south boundary of Judah. (Joshua 15:3) ATS Bible Dictionary AdarThe twelfth month of the Hebrew ecclesiastical year, and the sixth of the civil year. In this month occurred the celebrated feast of Purim. It nearly answers to our March. As the lunar year, which the Jews follow, is shorter than the solar year by eleven days, which after three years by eleven days, which, after three years, make about a month, they then insert a thirteenth month, which they call Ve- Adar, or a second Adar. See MONTH. Easton's Bible Dictionary Large, the sixth month of the civil and the twelfth of the ecclesiastical year of the Jews (Esther 3:7, 13; 8:12; 9:1, 15, 17, 19, 21). It included the days extending from the new moon of our March to the new moon of April. The name was first used after the Captivity. When the season was backward, and the lambs not yet of a paschal size, or the barley not forward enough for abib, then a month called Veadar, i.e., a second Adar, was intercalated. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (n.) The twelfth month of the Hebrew ecclesiastical year, and the sixth of the civil. It corresponded nearly with March.International Standard Bible Encyclopedia ADAR (1)a-'dar ('adhar, meaning uncertain): The Babylonian name of the twelfth month of the year. Used in the Bible only in Ezra 6:15 and eight times in Esther. At first the author in Esther defines Adar as the twelfth month, but afterward omits the numeral. In order to maintain the relation of the year to the seasons it was customary to add a second Adar, as often as was needed, as an intercalary month. ADAR (2) a'-dar: In the King James Version (Joshua 15:3) for ADDAR, which see. Strong's Hebrew 143. Adar -- the twelfth month in the Jewish calendar... 142, 143. Adar. 144 . the twelfth month in the Jewish calendar. Transliteration: Adar Phonetic Spelling: (ad-awr') Short Definition: Adar. ... /hebrew/143.htm - 6k 144. Adar -- the twelfth month in the Jewish calendar 5737c. adar -- to be lacking, fail 5737. adar -- to help 5737a. adar -- to help 5737b. adar -- to hoe 142. adar -- wide, great 152. Adrammelek -- "Adar is prince," an Assyr. idol, also a son of ... 5853. Atroth Addar -- a place on the border between Ephraim and ... 115. Adorayim -- perhaps "two hills," a city in Judah Library Syriac Calendar. The Cleansing of the Temple - the Sign,' which is not a Sign. The Stater in the Fish. (Matt. , xvii. , 27. ) The Last Events in Galilee - the Tribute-Money, the Dispute by the ... The New Temple and Its Worship Queen Esther's Love for Her People Esther Tiberias. Some Miscellaneous Matters Respecting the Face of the Land. The Net Spread Thesaurus Adar (10 Occurrences)... backward, and the lambs not yet of a paschal size, or the barley not forward enough for abib, then a month called Veadar, ie, a second Adar, was intercalated. ... /a/adar.htm - 11k Ataroth-adar (2 Occurrences) Thirteenth (12 Occurrences) Purim (5 Occurrences) Twelfth (20 Occurrences) Fourteenth (25 Occurrences) Pur (3 Occurrences) Nicanor (1 Occurrence) Adra Karkaa (1 Occurrence) Resources What is the structure of the Jewish calendar? | GotQuestions.orgWho was Haman the Agagite? | GotQuestions.org Adar: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Adar (10 Occurrences)Joshua 15:3 Ezra 6:15 Esther 3:7 Esther 3:13 Esther 8:12 Esther 9:1 Esther 9:15 Esther 9:17 Esther 9:19 Esther 9:21 Subtopics Adar: Twelfth Month in Jewish Calendar Related Terms Maaleh-acrabbim (1 Occurrence) |
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