Sirach 43:8

8 The new moon shares the character of its name, increasing wonderfully as it changes, a signal on high for armies, shining in the vault of the sky.

Sirach 43:8 In-Context

6 The moon stands at its proper time, a notification of times and an everlasting sign.

7 The sign for a feast comes from the moon, a luminous body that wanes when it completes its course.

8 The new moon shares the character of its name, increasing wonderfully as it changes, a signal on high for armies, shining in the vault of the sky.

9 The stars' glory is the sky's beauty, shining ornaments in the heights of the Lord.

10 They stand at the words of the holy one, just as he orders, and they will never grow tired as they keep watch.

Footnotes

• [a] Heb The new moon, like its name, renews itself.
• [b] Heb a military beaconfor the clouds on high