Strong’s H2321
חֹדֶשׁ
Part of speech
Proper Name Feminine
Transliteration
Chodesh
Pronunciation
kho'-desh
Definition
Month, New Moon
Meaning
Chodesh
Usage
The term "Chodesh" primarily refers to the "new moon" and, by extension, the "month" in the Hebrew calendar, which is lunar-based. It signifies the beginning of a new month, marked by the first visible crescent of the moon. In the Hebrew Bible, "Chodesh" is often associated with religious observances and the timing of festivals.
Bible references
1 Chronicles 8:9