chislev

noun

«chislev» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Chanukah begins on the 25th of Chislev. Tradition links the month with the rededication of the Temple and with the light of the festival.

Meaning

The ninth month of the Hebrew calendar, around November and December. tree →

Examples

Now it came to pass in the month Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the castle, (Writings NEH.1.1, JPS 1917) tree →
And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Darius, that the word of the LORD came unto Zechariah in the fourth day of the ninth month, even in Chislev; (Prophets ZEC.7.1, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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On Mova

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