NEW MOON

Definition

Each of the Hebrew months (twenty-eight day cycle) commenced with the new moon and was celebrated as a holy day. All business was suspended. After the establishment of Christianity, the observance was discontinued.

References

2 Kings 4:23, 1 Samuel 20:5, 1 Samuel 20:24, Psalms 81:3, Isaiah 66:23, Ezekiel 46:1, Ezekiel 46:6, Amos 8:5, Colossians 2:16