The term "fifteenth" in the Bible often refers to the fifteenth day of a month in the Hebrew calendar, which holds significance in various religious observances and events. The Hebrew calendar is lunar-based, and the fifteenth day typically marks the middle of the month, often coinciding with a full moon. This timing is significant in several biblical feasts and events.

Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread

One of the most notable occurrences of the fifteenth day is during the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which begins on the fifteenth day of the first month, Nisan (also known as Abib). This feast immediately follows Passover, which is observed on the fourteenth day of Nisan. The Book of Leviticus outlines this observance: "On the fifteenth day of the same month is the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD. For seven days you must eat unleavened bread" (Leviticus 23:6). This period commemorates the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, during which they left in haste and could not wait for their bread to rise.

Feast of Tabernacles

The fifteenth day of the seventh month, Tishri, marks the beginning of the Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot. This feast is a time of rejoicing and remembrance of God's provision during the Israelites' 40 years in the wilderness. Leviticus 23:34 states, "The fifteenth day of this seventh month is the Feast of Tabernacles to the LORD, which is to last for seven days" . During this time, the Israelites were commanded to dwell in temporary shelters, or booths, as a reminder of their ancestors' dependence on God.

Purim

The festival of Purim, though not one of the original Mosaic feasts, is celebrated on the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the month of Adar. This celebration commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from Haman's plot to annihilate them, as recorded in the Book of Esther. Esther 9:21-22 describes the institution of this festival: "to establish among them an annual celebration on the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the month of Adar as the days on which the Jews gained rest from their enemies" .

Significance in Biblical Numerology

In biblical numerology, the number fifteen can symbolize rest after deliverance, as seen in the context of the feasts. The fifteenth day often marks the beginning of a period of rest and celebration following a significant act of God's deliverance or provision. This is evident in the timing of the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Feast of Tabernacles, both of which follow events of divine intervention and protection.

Conclusion

The fifteenth day in the biblical calendar is a recurring marker of divine appointments and celebrations. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and provision throughout the history of Israel, as well as a call to remember and rejoice in His deliverance.1. (a.) Next in order after the fourteenth; -- the ordinal of fifteen.

2. (a.) Consisting of one of fifteen equal parts or divisions of a thing.

3. (n.) One of fifteen equal parts or divisions; the quotient of a unit divided by fifteen.

4. (n.) A species of tax upon personal property formerly laid on towns, boroughs, etc., in England, being one fifteenth part of what the personal property in each town, etc., had been valued at.

5. (n.) A stop in an organ tuned two octaves above the diapason.

6. (n.) An interval consisting of two octaves.

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Verse the Fifteenth
... FIRST PART VERSE THE FIFTEENTH. 1. He does not approve of that which he
does, neither does he do that which he would, but he does ...
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From the Fifteenth Chapter.
... from the fifteenth chapter. 1. "And I saw another great and wonderful sign,
seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them ...
/.../commentary on the apocolypse of the blessed john/from the fifteenth chapter.htm

Fifteenth Letter
... LETTERS FIFTEENTH LETTER. From his death-bed. * Repeats the same exhortation
to knowledge, that we may love. GOD knoweth best what ...
/.../lawrence/the practice of the presence of god/fifteenth letter.htm

Fifteenth Proposition of Arminius
... FIFTEENTH PROPOSITION OF ARMINIUS. Secondly, because the grace of ... the new
man. ANSWER OF JUNIUS TO THE FIFTEENTH PROPOSITION. I accede ...
/.../the works of james arminius vol 3/fifteenth proposition of arminius.htm

March the Fifteenth Jesus at a Grave
... MARCH The Fifteenth JESUS AT A GRAVE. JOHN xi.32-45. Here is Jesus weeping.
"Jesus wept." Why did He weep? Perhaps He wept out of ...
/.../my daily meditation for the circling year/march the fifteenth jesus at.htm

January the Fifteenth the Ministry of Praise
... JANUARY The Fifteenth THE MINISTRY OF PRAISE. PSALM cxv. "The Lord hath been
mindful of us: He will bless us." In that joyful assurance ...
/.../january the fifteenth the ministry.htm

December the Fifteenth what is My Tendency?
... DECEMBER The Fifteenth WHAT IS MY TENDENCY? "Whether we live, we live unto...."
Romans 14:7-21. Unto what? In what direction are we living? ...
/.../my daily meditation for the circling year/december the fifteenth what is.htm

February the Fifteenth the Witness of Yesterday
... FEBRUARY The Fifteenth THE WITNESS OF YESTERDAY. PSALM lxxviii.1-8. Our
yesterdays are to be the teachers of our children. We are ...
/.../february the fifteenth the witness.htm

October the Fifteenth the Call and the Equipment
... OCTOBER The Fifteenth THE CALL AND THE EQUIPMENT. LUKE v.27-32. Matthew
was very weary, and the all-seeing Lord read the signs of ...
/.../my daily meditation for the circling year/october the fifteenth the call.htm

Fifteenth Day. Pleasing God.
... Fifteenth Day. PLEASING GOD. "I do always those things that please
Him.""John, viii.29. What a glorious motto for a man""I live ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/macduff/the mind of jesus/fifteenth day pleasing god.htm

Fifteenth (18 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) A species of tax upon personal property formerly laid on towns, boroughs,
etc., in England, being one fifteenth part of what the personal property in ...
/f/fifteenth.htm - 13k

Festival (62 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 23:39 "'So on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when you have gathered
in the fruits of the land, you shall keep the feast of Yahweh seven days ...
/f/festival.htm - 23k

Begins (12 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Leviticus 23:6 On the fifteenth day of the same month is the feast of
unleavened bread to Yahweh. Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread. ...
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Sixteenth (3 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Sixth after the tenth; next in order after the fifteenth. ... 4. (n.) The
next in order after the fifteenth; the sixth after the tenth. ...
/s/sixteenth.htm - 7k

Eighth (38 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 23:39 "'So on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when you have gathered
in the fruits of the land, you shall keep the feast of Yahweh seven days ...
/e/eighth.htm - 19k

Month (197 Occurrences)
... journey from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came to the
wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of ...
/m/month.htm - 44k

Instituted (7 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:32 Jeroboam ordained a feast in the eighth month, on the fifteenth day
of the month, like the feast that is in Judah, and he went up to the altar ...
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Bilgah (3 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Cheerful. (1.) The head of the fifteenth sacerdotal
course for the temple service (1 Chronicles 24:14). ...
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Offereth (28 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:32 and Jeroboam maketh a festival in the eighth month, in the fifteenth
day of the month, like the festival that 'is' in Judah, and he offereth on ...
/o/offereth.htm - 15k

Celebrate (66 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 23:39 But on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when ye have gathered
in the produce of the land, ye shall celebrate the feast of Jehovah seven ...
/c/celebrate.htm - 27k

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