Bible Dictionary
Ethanim
Ethanim was the ancient name of the seventh month of Israel’s religious calendar, corresponding approximately to September and October. It was later called Tishri and included the Feast of Tabernacles.
Definition
Ethanim was the ancient name of Israel’s seventh month. It corresponded approximately to September and October and was later called Tisri or Tishri.
Biblical Usage
Ethanim is identified as the seventh month of the sacred year and the first month of the civil year. Solomon’s temple dedication occurred in this month, and it was associated with vintage offerings and the Feast of Tabernacles.
Historical Background
The name is explained as referring to gifts or vintage offerings. The supplied material also connects it with a word meaning perennial, referring to living streams.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The month of gifts, i.e., of vintage offerings; called Tisri after the Exile; corresponding to part of September and October. It was the first month of the civil year, and the seventh of the sacred year (1 Kings 8:2).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>eth'-a-nim ('ethanim):</p><p>The seventh month of the Jewish year (1Ki 8:2). The word is of Phoenician origin and signifies "perennial," referring to living streams. It corresponds to September-October.</p><p>See CALENDAR; TIME.</p>