When is New Year Celebrated in the Bible?

When is New Year celebrated in the Bible? In other words, when is the biblical New Year according to the Holy Scripture of the Father in heaven, Yahweh? It’s not what most people think, so keep reading and know the real truth on this subject matter!

The Biblical New Year: A Fresh Start in Spring

As the flowers begin to bloom and nature awakens from its winter slumber, an often-overlooked new year celebration takes place. According to the Bible, the true new year actually begins in the spring, with the month of Nisan, not on January 1st as many of us are accustomed to celebrating.

Nisan: The First Month

The month of Nisan, also known as Aviv (meaning “spring” in Hebrew), marks the beginning of the Biblical calendar year. This divine decree is clearly stated in Exodus 12:2, where Yahweh instructs Moses and Aaron: “This month shall be for you the beginning of months. It shall be the first month of the year for you”.

This springtime new year holds profound significance in Jewish history and tradition. It was during Nisan that the Israelites were liberated from slavery in Egypt, marking the birth of the Jewish nation. The Exodus, Passover, and the beginning of Israel’s journey as a free people all occurred during this pivotal month.

A Time of Renewal and Redemption

The timing of this Biblical new year is no coincidence. Spring symbolizes renewal, rebirth, and fresh beginnings – themes that perfectly align with the Exodus story and Yahweh’s redemption of His people. Just as nature bursts forth with new life, Nisan represents a spiritual awakening and the opportunity for personal growth and transformation.

The Traditional January 1st New Year

It’s important to note that the widely celebrated January 1st New Year’s Day has no Biblical basis. This date was established by Julius Caesar in 46 BCE as part of the Julian calendar, and it was later adopted into the Gregorian calendar we use today. While it’s deeply ingrained in our modern culture, it’s not aligned with the Biblical concept of the new year.

Celebrating the Biblical New Year

While there’s no specific commandment to commemorate Rosh Chodesh Nisan (the first day of Nisan) as we do modern New Year’s Eve, it’s a time for reflection, anticipation, remembrance, and celebration. Many Jewish communities mark this day with special prayers and readings, focusing on themes of redemption and renewal.

As we approach the month of Nisan each year, we have an opportunity to reconnect with the Biblical calendar and its profound spiritual significance. It’s a time to contemplate our own personal “exodus” from whatever may be holding us back, and to embrace the promise of new beginnings that spring brings.

Whether or not you choose to celebrate, understanding the Biblical new year can add depth to our appreciation of the seasons and the cyclical nature of time as ordained by Yahweh. It reminds us that true renewal comes not from arbitrary dates on a calendar, but from aligning ourselves with divine rhythms and purposes.

So as the days grow longer and the world around us awakens, let’s take a moment to consider the deeper meaning of this Biblical new year. It’s an invitation to embrace fresh starts, to seek redemption, and to look forward with hope to the good things that lie ahead. Yes, not all shiny is gold, and not all popular things are good!

I hope that our message today you’ve just read will be a blessing to you. We love Bible truths and care about you. Before I go, I’d like to leave you the following Bible verses to ponder deep about! Matthew 7:13-14: “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are only few who find it.”