The Sabbath and its 7-day cycle are indeed established from the time of creation, as described in Genesis. This cycle begins on the first day and culminates on the seventh day, the Sabbath. The moon, which was created on the fourth day, does not influence this 7-day weekly cycle as it was already in place before the moon’s creation.
The state of the moon when it was created is not specified in the texts. It could have been a dark moon, a sliver, or a full moon. The Hebrew word for “week” is שׁבוּע (shâbûa), derived from the word for seven, שׁבע (sheh’-bah). The moon (ירח yâreach) and the period of time from one new moon to the next (חדשׁ châdâsh or chodesh) are not dependent on the day of the week, nor does the week depend on the phases of the moon.
A lunar cycle averages 29.5 days, ranging from ~29.3 to ~29.8 days. This means that every two lunar months, there will be a day that does not align with the 7-day cycle. This would result in working for 7 days straight every two months, instead of resting on the seventh day as commanded in Exodus 20:8-11, thus violating the unchanging 7-day rhythm established by Yahuah.
The moon, created on the fourth day, determines the months, seasons, and years, but not the days or weeks (Genesis 1:14-19). Some, known as Lunar Sabbatarians, believe the moon should establish the weekly cycle, but this contradicts the cycle that was already established by Elohim.
There is no biblical reference associating the terms “crescent” or “sliver” with the moon, nor is there any text where a prophet “sighted” a new moon. The practice of sighting the first crescent sliver to mark the new moon is a man-made tradition, originated in Babylon.
Historical records in the Talmud show that during the time of Yahoshua (יהושוע), witnesses were used to confirm the sighting of the first crescent sliver of the new moon. This sighting verified that the new (or renewed) moon, Chodesh, had occurred and the month had begun.
Lastly, the 7-day Sabbath cycle is prophetic, foretelling the coming millennial reign and Kingdom of Messiah. This cycle operates independently of any other celestial events.
In conclusion, while the moon does play a significant role in determining the annual cycle, including the appointed feasts (moedim), it does not influence the weekly Sabbath cycle. These are two distinct cycles recognized by God. The weekly Sabbath cycle, which is independent of the lunar cycle, is a continuous 7-day cycle that was established at the time of creation and has been preserved to this day. The lunar cycle, on the other hand, determines the months, seasons, and years. This understanding aligns with the biblical teachings and historical records.
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