Hebrew · H2320, H7223 · unreviewed

הַחֹדֶשׁ הָרִאשׁוֹן

The new moon; by implication, a month · first , in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)

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חֹדֶשׁ H2320 the new moon; by implication, a month
Pronunciation ḥōdeš
Marks temporal divisions through lunar cycles; foundational to Hebrew calendar and festival observance
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רִאשׁוֹן H7223 first , in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)

What does הַחֹדֶשׁ הָרִאשׁוֹן (hachodesh harishon) mean in the Bible?

חֹדֶשׁ · רִאשׁוֹן is a Hebrew word meaning "the first month".

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Meaning

the first month
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