Definition and Etymology:
Nisan is the first month of the ecclesiastical year in the Hebrew calendar, corresponding to March-April in the Gregorian calendar. The name "Nisan" is of Babylonian origin, adopted during the Jewish exile in Babylon. In the Bible, it is also referred to as "Abib," which means "ear of grain," indicating the time of the barley harvest.

Biblical Significance:
Nisan holds significant importance in the biblical narrative, particularly in the context of the Exodus and the establishment of the Passover. In Exodus 12:2 , God commands Moses and Aaron, "This month is to be the beginning of months for you; it is the first month of your year." This marks the beginning of the Jewish religious calendar.

Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread:
The most notable event in Nisan is the Passover, which commemorates the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt. The Passover lamb is to be selected on the 10th day of Nisan and slaughtered on the 14th day, as described in Exodus 12:3-6 . The Feast of Unleavened Bread begins on the 15th of Nisan and lasts for seven days, during which no leavened bread is to be eaten (Exodus 12:15-20).

Historical Events:
Several key events in Jewish history are associated with Nisan. According to the book of Esther, the decree for the annihilation of the Jews was issued in the month of Nisan (Esther 3:7). Additionally, the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem by Nehemiah began in Nisan (Nehemiah 2:1).

New Testament Connections:
Nisan is also significant in the New Testament, as it is the month during which Jesus Christ was crucified and resurrected. The Last Supper, which is believed to be a Passover meal, took place on the 14th of Nisan. The crucifixion of Jesus is seen as the fulfillment of the Passover lamb, symbolizing the ultimate sacrifice for sin.

Agricultural and Seasonal Context:
Nisan marks the beginning of spring in Israel, a time of renewal and new beginnings. The agricultural activities during this month include the barley harvest, which is the first grain to ripen. This is reflected in the offering of the firstfruits, known as the Feast of Firstfruits, which occurs during the Feast of Unleavened Bread (Leviticus 23:10-11).

Cultural and Religious Observances:
In addition to Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, Nisan is a time of preparation and purification for the Jewish people. It is a period of reflection on God's deliverance and faithfulness, as well as a time to renew one's commitment to the covenant with God.

Conclusion:
Nisan, as the first month of the Hebrew religious calendar, is a time of profound spiritual significance, marked by historical events, religious observances, and agricultural activities. It serves as a reminder of God's deliverance and the hope of new beginnings.Nisan

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A Hebrew month, nearly answering to our April, but varying somewhat from year to year, according to the course of the moon. It was the seventh month of the civil year; but was made the first month of the sacred year, at the coming out of Egypt, Exodus 12:2. By Moses it is called Abib, Exodus 13:4. The name Nisan found only after the time of Ezra, and the return from the captivity of Babylon. See MONTIS.

Month of flowers, (Nehemiah 2:1) the first month of the Jewish sacred year. (see ABIB.) Assyrian nisannu, "beginning." (n.) The first month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year, formerly answering nearly to the month of April, now to March, of the Christian calendar. See Abib.NISAN

ni'-san (nican): The first month of the Jewish year in which occurred the Passover and which corresponds to April. The month is the same as Abib, which occurs in the Pentateuch. Nisan occurs in Nehemiah 2:1 and Esther 3:7. It denotes "the month of flowers."

See CALENDAR.

5212. Nisan -- first month of the Jewish religious year
... 5211, 5212. Nisan. 5213 . first month of the Jewish religious year.
Transliteration: Nisan Phonetic Spelling: (nee-sawn') Short Definition: Nisan. ...
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24. abib -- fresh, young ears, also Canaanite name for the first ...
... From an unused root (meaning to be tender); green, ie A young ear of grain; hence,
the name of the month Abib or Nisan -- Abib, ear, green ears of corn (not ...
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John Shows a Logical Order
... The events of this most wonderful week in the history of the world are tabulated
as follows: Saturday. Nisan 9. March 31. ... Sunday. Nisan 10. April 1. ...
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Note 1
... It is more probable that he used either the Jewish sacred year beginning 1st Nisan
(usually some time in March) or the Roman year beginning 1st January. ...
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The Question Then Agitated Concerning the Passover.
... dispute between the church of Asia Minor and the rest of Christendom was whether
the paschal communion should be celebrated on the fourteenth of Nisan, or on ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter xxiii the question then agitated.htm

The Teacher Come from God and the Teacher from Jerusalem - Jesus ...
... The Feast of the Passover commenced on the 15th Nisan, dating it, of course,
from the preceding evening. But before that - before ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter vi the teacher come.htm

Preparation for Passover. Disciples Contend for Precedence.
... The feast of unleavened bread began properly on the fifteenth of Nisan, and lasted
seven days, but this was the fourteenth Nisan, the day on which the paschal ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cxvii preparation for passover disciples.htm

Object of Christ in the Last Supper.
... Perhaps, as the Sanhedrim had determined to carry out their plans against him before
the feast, he spent Thursday, 13th Nisan, in Bethany, in order to employ ...
/.../section 265 object of christ.htm

The Disagreement in Asia.
... passages in John's Gospel, which are supposed by some to contradict the synoptic
account, and to put Christ's death on the fourteenth day of Nisan instead of ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter xxiv the disagreement in asia.htm

The Chronology
... Whether it was the day of the sacrifice of the Passover (14 Nisan) or the day
following (15 Nisan), is not essential for the present question. ...
/.../rhees/the life of jesus of nazareth/iv the chronology.htm

The Cavils of the Pharisees Concerning Purification, and the ...
... Synagogue. Again, it is almost impossible to believe that it could have
been on the Passover day (15th Nisan). [3302] For we cannot ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xxxi the cavils of.htm

Last Week of Jesus.
... and at one time his enemies thought they were frustrated in their hope of seizing
him.[1] The sixth day before the feast (Saturday, 8th of Nisan, equal to the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/renan/the life of jesus/chapter xxiii last week of.htm

Nisan (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. NISAN. ...Nisan occurs in Nehemiah 2:1 and Esther
3:7. It denotes "the month of flowers." See CALENDAR. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Pentecost (3 Occurrences)
... From the sixteenth of the month of Nisan (the second day of the Passover), seven
complete weeks, ie, forty-nine days, were to be reckoned, and this feast was ...
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Agriculture
... III. COLD SEASON. Sebat, latter half. Adar. [Veadar.] Nisan, former half. ... IV. HARVEST
TIME. Nisan, latter half. (Beginning about vernal equinox. Barley green. ...
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Abib (5 Occurrences)
... 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 ...
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Chronology
... cit., I, 415, note 167 where it is shown that Josephus reckons a year too much,
probably counting from Nisan 1 and including partial years). ...
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Cyrus (20 Occurrences)
... Ugbaru went against (some part of Babylon), and the son of the king died; and there
was mourning for him from the 27th of Adar to the 3rd of Nisan (six days). ...
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Xanthicus
... XANTHICUS. zan'-thi-kus (Xanthikos): The name of a month which occurs in 2 Maccabees
11:30, 33, 38. It corresponds to Nisan (April) of the Jewish calendar. ...
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Xerxes (24 Occurrences)
... Esther 3:7 In the first month, which is the month Nisan, in the twelfth year of
King Ahasuerus, they cast Pur, that is, the lot, before Haman from day to day ...
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Year (4027 Occurrences)
... vernal equinox, with the month Abib; and (2) according to a civil calendar, in which
the year began about the time of the autumnal equinox, with the month Nisan...
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Niphis

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