Rosh HaShanah and the Plague of Hail

What was the purpose of Yehovah using the plague of fiery hail, rain, and thunder in Egypt?

To signal the beginning of the new year

To test the strength of the Egyptian buildings

To provide water for the thirsty Israelites

To destroy the first grain and fruit harvest of Egypt (correct)

Which crop was destroyed by the plague because it was ripe while another crop was budding?

Wheat

Barley (correct)

Spelt

Flax

According to Exodus 9:31-32, which crops were not destroyed by the plague of fiery hail in Egypt?

Barley and Flax

Rice and Corn

Oats and Rye

Wheat and Spelt (correct)

What did Yehovah establish with the beginning of the first Hebrew month for the Israelites?

The beginning of the calendar year Signup and view all the answers

Why did Yehovah identify that the barley was aviv during the seventh plague in Egypt?

To emphasize its importance in determining the new year Signup and view all the answers

Why was it significant that Yehovah observed aviv barley during the events in Egypt?

To showcase His power over nature's cycles Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of observing the aviv barley in Israel?

To determine the start of the new year Signup and view all the answers

In what month does the Hebrew year begin?

Aviv Signup and view all the answers

Which event took place in the month of Aviv according to the text?

The Exodus from Egypt Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Aviv' translate to?

'Greenness' Signup and view all the answers

What is the first grain of the Spring harvest in Israel?

Barley Signup and view all the answers

Which crop becomes plump and ripe in the season of Aviv according to the text?

Barley Signup and view all the answers

Why is Egypt described as a lush and green land during Spring in the text?

The Nile River providing fertile soil and water for irrigation Signup and view all the answers

What event did Yehovah cause to happen as part of delivering His people from Egypt, as mentioned in Exodus 10:12-15?

'Locusts will invade the land and eat every plant' Signup and view all the answers

'Chodesh HaAviv' translates to which phrase in English?

'Month of Greenness' Signup and view all the answers

'Rosh Hashanah' marks the beginning of the new year in which season?

'Spring' Signup and view all the answers