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The term "fifteenth" in the Bible often refers to the fifteenth day of a month in the Hebrew calendar, which holds significance in various religious observances and events. The Hebrew calendar is lunar-based, and the fifteenth day typically marks the middle of the month, often coinciding with a full moon. This timing is significant in several biblical feasts and events.
Passover and the Feast of Unleavened BreadOne of the most notable occurrences of the fifteenth day is during the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which begins on the fifteenth day of the first month, Nisan (also known as Abib). This feast immediately follows Passover, which is observed on the fourteenth day of Nisan. The Book of Leviticus outlines this observance: "On the fifteenth day of the same month is the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD. For seven days you must eat unleavened bread" (
Leviticus 23:6). This period commemorates the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, during which they left in haste and could not wait for their bread to rise.
Feast of TabernaclesThe fifteenth day of the seventh month, Tishri, marks the beginning of the Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot. This feast is a time of rejoicing and remembrance of God's provision during the Israelites' 40 years in the wilderness.
Leviticus 23:34 states, "The fifteenth day of this seventh month is the Feast of Tabernacles to the LORD, which is to last for seven days" . During this time, the Israelites were commanded to dwell in temporary shelters, or booths, as a reminder of their ancestors' dependence on God.
PurimThe festival of Purim, though not one of the original Mosaic feasts, is celebrated on the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the month of Adar. This celebration commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from Haman's plot to annihilate them, as recorded in the Book of Esther.
Esther 9:21-22 describes the institution of this festival: "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 rest from their enemies" .
Significance in Biblical NumerologyIn biblical numerology, the number fifteen can symbolize rest after deliverance, as seen in the context of the feasts. The fifteenth day often marks the beginning of a period of rest and celebration following a significant act of God's deliverance or provision. This is evident in the timing of the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Feast of Tabernacles, both of which follow events of divine intervention and protection.
ConclusionThe fifteenth day in the biblical calendar is a recurring marker of divine appointments and celebrations. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and provision throughout the history of Israel, as well as a call to remember and rejoice in His deliverance.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
a.) Next in order after the fourteenth; -- the ordinal of fifteen.
2. (a.) Consisting of one of fifteen equal parts or divisions of a thing.
3. (n.) One of fifteen equal parts or divisions; the quotient of a unit divided by fifteen.
4. (n.) A species of tax upon personal property formerly laid on towns, boroughs, etc., in England, being one fifteenth part of what the personal property in each town, etc., had been valued at.
5. (n.) A stop in an organ tuned two octaves above the diapason.
6. (n.) An interval consisting of two octaves.
Greek
4003. pentekaidekatos --fifteenth...fifteenth. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: pentekaidekatos Phonetic Spelling:
(pen-tek-ahee-ded'-at-os) Short Definition:
fifteenth Definition: the
...Strong's Hebrew
2568. chamesh -- five... 675* (1), 675,000* (1), 7,500* (1), 725* (1), 745* (1), 75,000* (1), 775* (1), 8,580*
(1), 845* (1), 945* (1), 95* (2), fifteen* (15),
fifteenth* (17), fifth (5
...6240. asar -- ten
... 18,000* (6), 2,812* (1), 2,818* (1), 212* (1), 218* (1), eighteen* (8), eighteenth*
(11), eleven* (15), eleventh* (17), fifteen* (14),fifteenth* (17), fourteen...
Library
Verse theFifteenth
... FIRST PART VERSE THEFIFTEENTH. 1. He does not approve of that which he
does, neither does he do that which he would, but he does...
From theFifteenth Chapter.
... from thefifteenth chapter. 1. "And I saw another great and wonderful sign,
seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them...
Fifteenth Letter
... LETTERSFIFTEENTH LETTER. From his death-bed. * Repeats the same exhortation
to knowledge, that we may love. GOD knoweth best what...
Fifteenth Proposition of Arminius
...FIFTEENTH PROPOSITION OF ARMINIUS. Secondly, because the grace of... the new
man. ANSWER OF JUNIUS TO THEFIFTEENTH PROPOSITION. I accede...
March theFifteenth Jesus at a Grave
... MARCH TheFifteenth JESUS AT A GRAVE. JOHN xi.32-45. Here is Jesus weeping.
"Jesus wept." Why did He weep? Perhaps He wept out of...
January theFifteenth the Ministry of Praise
... JANUARY TheFifteenth THE MINISTRY OF PRAISE. PSALM cxv. "The Lord hath been
mindful of us: He will bless us." In that joyful assurance...
December theFifteenth what is My Tendency?
... DECEMBER TheFifteenth WHAT IS MY TENDENCY? "Whether we live, we live unto...."
Romans 14:7-21. Unto what? In what direction are we living?...
February theFifteenth the Witness of Yesterday
... FEBRUARY TheFifteenth THE WITNESS OF YESTERDAY. PSALM lxxviii.1-8. Our
yesterdays are to be the teachers of our children. We are...
October theFifteenth the Call and the Equipment
... OCTOBER TheFifteenth THE CALL AND THE EQUIPMENT. LUKE v.27-32. Matthew
was very weary, and the all-seeing Lord read the signs of...
Fifteenth Day. Pleasing God.
...Fifteenth Day. PLEASING GOD. "I do always those things that please
Him.""John, viii.29. What a glorious motto for a man""I live...
Thesaurus
Fifteenth (18 Occurrences)... 4. (n.) A species of tax upon personal property formerly laid on towns, boroughs,
etc., in England, being one
fifteenth part of what the personal property in
...Festival (62 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 23:39 "'So on thefifteenth day of the seventh month, when you have gathered
in the fruits of the land, you shall keep the feast of Yahweh seven days...
Begins (12 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Leviticus 23:6 On thefifteenth day of the same month is the feast of
unleavened bread to Yahweh. Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread....
Sixteenth (3 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Sixth after the tenth; next in order after thefifteenth.... 4. (n.) The
next in order after thefifteenth; the sixth after the tenth....
Eighth (38 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 23:39 "'So on thefifteenth day of the seventh month, when you have gathered
in the fruits of the land, you shall keep the feast of Yahweh seven days...
Month (197 Occurrences)
... journey from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came to the
wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on thefifteenth day of...
Instituted (7 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:32 Jeroboam ordained a feast in the eighth month, on thefifteenth day
of the month, like the feast that is in Judah, and he went up to the altar...
Bilgah (3 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Cheerful. (1.) The head of thefifteenth sacerdotal
course for the temple service (1 Chronicles 24:14)....
Offereth (28 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:32 and Jeroboam maketh a festival in the eighth month, in thefifteenth
day of the month, like the festival that 'is' in Judah, and he offereth on...
Celebrate (66 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 23:39 But on thefifteenth day of the seventh month, when ye have gathered
in the produce of the land, ye shall celebrate the feast of Jehovah seven...
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