What is Abib?
Answer. Q: What is the Biblical name for the First Month (Nissan)? The Torah calls this month: “The First Month” (Hodesh HaRishon) and also refers to it as “Month of the Abib” (Hodesh Ha’Abib). It should be noted that it is not called Month of Abib, but rather Month of THE Abib. Abib is not the name of the month, but rather describes the character of the month [since names in Biblical Hebrew can not get the definite article]. The name Nissan is a Babylonian month name, which was learned by Israel during the Babylonian exile. Back To Top Q: Does Abib mean “Green Ears” or “Green, tender ears”? No. Abib does not mean “green ears”, despite the incorrect translation in the King James Bible. The precise meaning of Abib must be reconstructed by going into the fields and studying the barley and cross-referencing this with the Biblical evidence. The Bible often speaks of “Abib parched in fire”. This refers to grain which is developed enough to be eaten after it has been parched. In contrast, “G
