Sivan is the third month of the Hebrew calendar, corresponding to late May and early June in the Gregorian calendar. It is a month of significant historical and religious importance in the Jewish tradition, as well as in the biblical narrative.

Biblical References:

The month of Sivan is mentioned explicitly in the Book of Esther. In Esther 8:9 , it is recorded: "At once the royal scribes were summoned, on the twenty-third day of the third month, the month of Sivan. They wrote out all of Mordecai’s orders to the Jews and to the satraps, governors, and princes of the 127 provinces from India to Cush—the orders were written to each province in its own script, to every people in their own language, and to the Jews in their own script and language."

This passage highlights the issuance of a royal decree that allowed the Jews to defend themselves against their enemies, a pivotal moment in the account of Esther that led to the celebration of Purim.

Religious Significance:

Sivan holds particular religious significance due to the festival of Shavuot, also known as the Feast of Weeks or Pentecost. Shavuot occurs on the sixth day of Sivan and commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. This event is foundational to Jewish identity and faith, marking the moment when the Israelites received the Law from God through Moses.

In the Christian tradition, Pentecost is celebrated as the day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, as described in Acts 2. This event is seen as the birth of the Church, empowering the apostles to spread the Gospel.

Cultural and Agricultural Aspects:

Sivan is a time of agricultural significance in the land of Israel. It marks the end of the barley harvest and the beginning of the wheat harvest. The offering of the first fruits, or Bikkurim, is associated with this period, reflecting the agrarian lifestyle of ancient Israel and the importance of giving thanks to God for His provision.

Historical Context:

The historical context of Sivan in the biblical narrative is intertwined with the Persian Empire, as seen in the Book of Esther. The decree issued in Sivan under King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) was a turning point for the Jewish people living in exile, showcasing God's providence and protection over His chosen people.

Conclusion:

Sivan, as the third month of the Hebrew calendar, is rich in biblical history and religious significance. It serves as a reminder of God's covenant with Israel through the giving of the Torah and His continued faithfulness to His people throughout history.Sivan

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The third Hebrew ecclesiastical month, and the ninth of the civil year, beginning with the new moon of our June, Esther 8:9.

A Persian word (Assyr, sivanu, "bricks"), used after the Captivity as the name of the third month of the Jewish year, extending from the new moon in June to the new moon in July (Esther 8:9). (n.) The third month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year; -- supposed to correspond nearly with our month of June.SIVAN

se-van', si'-van (ciwan): The third month of the Jewish year, corresponding to June (Esther 8:9).

See CALENDAR.

5510. Sivan -- third month of the Jewish year
... 5509, 5510. Sivan. 5511 . third month of the Jewish year. Transliteration:
Sivan Phonetic Spelling: (see-vawn') Short Definition: Sivan. ...
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How Vespasian Upon Hearing of Some Commotions in Gall, Made Haste ...
... Neapoils, [or Sichem,] but by the people of that country Mabortha, to Corea, where
he pitched his camp, on the second day of the month Desius [Sivan]; and on ...
/.../chapter 8 how vespasian upon.htm

Syriac Calendar.
... March / Adar / Adar. April / Nisan / Nisan. May / Ajar / Zif, or Iyar. June / Chaziran /
Sivan. July / Tamuz / Tammuz. August / Ab / Ab. September / Elul / Elul ...
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Some General Matters and Some Biblical Characters. The Bible Book ...
... Hebrew Names Roman Names. 1. Nisan or Ahib March and April. 2. Iyar or Ziv April
and May. 3. Sivan May and June. 4. Tammuz June and July. 5. Ab July and August. ...
/.../chapter viii some general matters.htm

Appendix v. Rabbinic Theology and Literature
... These are the twelve months of the year: Nisan, Iyar, Sivan, Tammuz, Abh, Elul,
Tishri, Marcheshvan, Kislev, Tebheth, Shebhat, Adar (thus the number twelve is ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/appendix v rabbinic theology and.htm

Vespasian, when He had Taken the City Gadaea Marches to Jotapata. ...
... This fight happened on the twentieth day of the month Desius [Sivan].30. ... This
was done on the twenty-seventh day of the month Desius [Sivan]. ...
/.../chapter 7 vespasian when he.htm

The Miracle of Pentecost and the Birthday of the Christian
... sich aufheben wird. Dem Sivan-Tag des steinernen Buchstabens trat ein
Sivan-Tag des lebendigmachenden Geistes entgegen. Es war der ...
/.../schaff/history of the christian church volume i/section 24 the miracle of.htm

That Vespasian, after He had Taken Gadara Made Preparation for the ...
... But in the mean time Vespasian removed from Cesarea, on the fifth day of the month
Deasius, [Sivan,] and marched against those places of Judea which were not ...
/.../chapter 9 that vespasian after.htm

At the Feast of the Dedication of the Temple.
... Levites, laity) by the hands of a third (Moses, being the third born of his parents)
on the third day (after the preparation) in the third month (Sivan),' Shabb ...
/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xiv at the feast.htm

The Teaching of the Apostles.
... is 342. [3056] This month answers to Sivan, which began with the new moon
of June.--Tr. [3057] C. reads "fourteenth.". [3058] The ...
/.../unknown/the decretals/ancient syriac documents the teaching 2.htm

Book 13 Footnotes
... [6] That is, on the 23rd of Sivan, the annual fast for the defection and idolatry
of Jeroboam, "who made Israel to sin;" or possibly some other fast might fall ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/book 13 footnotes.htm

Sivan (1 Occurrence)
...SIVAN. se-van', si'-van (ciwan): The third month of the Jewish year, corresponding
to June (Esther 8:9). See CALENDAR. ...Sivan (1 Occurrence). ...
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Agriculture
... Barley green. Passover.) Ijar. Sivan, former half., Wheat ripe. Pentecost.
V. SUMMER (total absence of rain) Sivan, latter half. Tammuz. ...
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Situation (11 Occurrences)

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127 (3 Occurrences)
... Esther 8:9 Then the king's scribes were called at that time, in the third month
Sivan, on the twenty-third day of the month; and it was written according to ...
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Lieutenants (4 Occurrences)
... Esther 8:9 Then were the king's scribes called at that time in the third month,
that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was ...
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India (2 Occurrences)
... Esther 8:9 Then the king's scribes were called at that time, in the third month
Sivan, on the twenty-third day of the month; and it was written according to ...
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Twenty-third (7 Occurrences)
... Esther 8:9 Then the king's scribes were called at that time, in the third month
Sivan, on the twenty-third day of the month; and it was written according to ...
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Deputies (14 Occurrences)
... Esther 8:9 Then were the king's scribes called at that time in the third month,
that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was ...
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Mordecai's (6 Occurrences)
... Esther 8:9 Then were the king's scribes called at that time, in the third month,
which is the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was ...
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Commonly (5 Occurrences)
... Esther 8:9 Then at that time, on the twenty-third day of the third month, which
is the month Sivan, the king's scribes were sent for; and everything ordered by ...
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