Tisri, also known as Tishri, is the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar used in ancient Israel. It typically corresponds to September-October in the Gregorian calendar. Tisri holds significant importance in the Jewish religious year, as it is a month filled with major biblical feasts and observances.

Biblical Significance:

1. Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah): Tisri begins with the Feast of Trumpets, also known as Rosh Hashanah, which is observed on the first day of the month. This day is marked by the blowing of the shofar (ram's horn) and is considered the Jewish New Year. It is a time of reflection, repentance, and preparation for the Day of Atonement. Leviticus 23:24-25 states, "Speak to the Israelites and say, 'On the first day of the seventh month you are to have a day of rest, a sacred assembly announced by trumpet blasts.'"

2. Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur): The Day of Atonement falls on the tenth day of Tisri. It is the most solemn day in the Jewish calendar, dedicated to fasting, prayer, and repentance. Leviticus 23:27 instructs, "The tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement. You are to hold a sacred assembly and humble yourselves, and present an offering made by fire to the LORD."

3. Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot): Beginning on the fifteenth day of Tisri, the Feast of Tabernacles lasts for seven days. It is a time of rejoicing and thanksgiving for the harvest, commemorating the Israelites' journey through the wilderness and their reliance on God. Leviticus 23:34 commands, "Speak to the Israelites and say, 'On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, the LORD’s Feast of Tabernacles begins, and it lasts for seven days.'"

4. The Eighth Day (Shemini Atzeret): Following the Feast of Tabernacles, the Eighth Day, or Shemini Atzeret, is observed on the twenty-second day of Tisri. It is a separate festival that marks the conclusion of the festive season. Leviticus 23:36 notes, "On the eighth day you are to hold a sacred assembly and present an offering made by fire to the LORD. It is a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work."

Historical Context:

In the post-exilic period, Tisri became the first month of the civil year, while Nisan remained the first month of the religious year. This duality reflects the complex nature of the Jewish calendar, which balances both agricultural and religious cycles.

Cultural and Theological Implications:

Tisri is a month rich in theological themes, including repentance, atonement, and divine provision. The observances during this month emphasize the need for personal and communal reflection, the seeking of God's forgiveness, and the celebration of His faithfulness. The rituals and feasts of Tisri serve as a reminder of God's covenant with Israel and His ongoing relationship with His people.

References in Scripture:

While the name "Tisri" itself does not appear in the Bible, the events and festivals associated with this month are extensively detailed in the Pentateuch, particularly in Leviticus 23 and Numbers 29. These passages provide the foundational instructions for the observance of the sacred times within Tisri, underscoring their enduring significance in the life of the Israelite community.The first month of the civil year, and the seventh of the ecclesiastical year. See ETHANIM (1 Kings 8:2). Called in the Assyrian inscriptions Tasaritu, i.e. "beginning." (n.) The seventh month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year, answering to a part of September with a part of October.TISHRI; TISRI

tish'-re, tiz'-re: The 7th month of the Jewish ecclesiastical, and 1st of the civil, year (September-October). The same as Ethanim.

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The Feast of Tabernacles.
... The feast began on the fifteenth of the month of Tisri, which this year answered
to October 11th, and continued eight days, seven of which were spent in the ...
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Jesus' Brothers Advise Him to Go to Jerusalem.
... The Feast of Tabernacles began on the 15th day of the month Tisri, which answers
to our September-October, and consequently came six months after and six ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/lxxv jesus brothers advise him.htm

Some General Matters and Some Biblical Characters. The Bible Book ...
... 4. Tammuz June and July. 5. Ab July and August. 6. Elul August and September. 7.
Tisri or Eharium September and October. 8. Marchesvan October and November. ...
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What Cestius did against the Jews; and How, Upon his Besieging ...
... And on the fourth day, which was the thirtieth of the month Hyperbereteus, [Tisri,]
when he had put his army in array, he brought it into the city. ...
/.../chapter 19 what cestius did.htm

The Siege and Taking of Gamala.
... while the more infirm perished by famine; but the men of war sustained the siege
till the two and twentieth day of the month Hyperberetmus, [Tisri,] when three ...
/.../chapter 1 the siege and.htm

Book 15 Footnotes
... by the Jews, as Dr. Hudson here remarks, to have been so eminently religious in
the Jewish way, that, except the day following the tenth of Tisri, the great ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/book 15 footnotes.htm

The Census and the Journey of the Holy Family
... Jesus visited one of these houses on October 20 ^th (the first day of the month
Tisri) after His Baptism, and found the resting-place of His parents decorated ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/x the census and the.htm

Acts xxvi. 30-32
... [1156] The fast referred to was that which occurred on the great day of atonement
(Leviticus 23:27) ie on the tenth of the seventh month (Tisri). ...
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The Immaculate Conception
... Gate did not occur in December but in the autumn, at the end of the Feast of
Tabernacles (which lasted from the 15 ^th to 23 ^rd of the month Tisri, ie in ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/ii the immaculate conception.htm

Inspiration of Scripture. --Gospel Difficulties. --The Word of God ...
... been all your own,"for it has been discovered that a person bearing that name held
the office of High-priest for one single day"namely, the 10th of Tisri. ...
/.../inspiration and interpretation/sermon iii inspiration of scripture gospel.htm

Tisri
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. TISHRI; TISRI. tish'-re, tiz'-re: The 7th month
of the Jewish ecclesiastical, and 1st of the civil, year (September-October). ...
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Agriculture
... I. SOWING TIME. Tisri, latter half (beginning about the autumnal equinox.) Marchesvan.
Kisleu, former half. ... Elul. Tisri, former half., Ingathering of fruits. ...
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Tishri
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia TISHRI; TISRI. tish'-re, tiz'-re: The 7th month
of the Jewish ecclesiastical, and 1st of the civil, year (September-October). ...
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Tabernacles (43 Occurrences)
... It was celebrated immediately after the harvest, in the month Tisri, and
the celebration lasted for eight days (Leviticus 23:33-43). ...
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Year (4027 Occurrences)
... equinox, with the month Nisan. The month Tisri is now the beginning of the
Jewish year. Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) The time ...
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Fast (157 Occurrences)
... Numbers 14:27), to commemorate the burning of the city and temple (Jeremiah 52:12,
13). (3.) The fast of the seventh month, kept on the third of Tisri (Comp. ...
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Titans

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Trumpets (52 Occurrences)
... see HORN.). Trumpets, Feast of. Was celebrated at the beginning of the month
Tisri, the first month of the civil year. It received ...
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Ethanim (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary The month of gifts, ie, of vintage offerings; called Tisri
after the Exile; corresponding to part of September and October. ...
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Atonement (112 Occurrences)
... It was kept on the tenth day of the month Tisri, ie, five days before the feast
of Tabernacles, and lasted from sunset to sunset. (see AZAZEL.). ...
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