These questions cover Rosh Hashanah, prophecy, the Feast of Trumpets and Christian discernment. The answers keep Scripture first, distinguish biblical teaching from later tradition, and approach prophecy without sensationalism.
When is Rosh Hashanah 2026?
Rosh Hashanah 5787 begins at sundown on Friday, September 11, 2026 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
What does Rosh Hashanah mean?
Rosh Hashanah means “head of the year.” It is the Jewish New Year, observed on 1 and 2 Tishrei.
Is Rosh Hashanah in the Bible?
The later name Rosh Hashanah is not used in the Torah. The biblical foundation is the first day of the seventh month, described in Leviticus 23:23–25 and Numbers 29:1–6 as a sacred day marked by trumpet blasts.
Is Rosh Hashanah the same as the Feast of Trumpets?
They are closely related, but not identical terms. “Feast of Trumpets” or Yom Teruah refers to the biblical day of sounding. Rosh Hashanah is the later Jewish New Year observance built around that day.
What is the shofar?
The shofar is a horn, traditionally a ram’s horn, sounded in Jewish worship and especially associated with Rosh Hashanah.
What is teshuvah?
Teshuvah means return and is commonly used for repentance. It carries the idea of turning back toward God, not merely feeling regret.
What are the Days of Awe?
The Days of Awe are the ten days from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur, a season strongly associated in Jewish tradition with prayer, repentance and reconciliation.
Can Christians celebrate Rosh Hashanah?
Christians are not commanded to observe Rosh Hashanah, but they may learn from the biblical feasts and use the season for prayer and reflection. Respect for Jewish context matters.
Does Rosh Hashanah predict the rapture?
Rosh Hashanah is not presented here as the guaranteed date of the rapture or Second Coming. New Testament trumpet imagery is important, but Scripture does not authorize date-setting.
What is a Rosh Hashanah prophetic word?
It is a prayerful prophetic reflection offered for the season. It should not be treated as Scripture or as a horoscope. It should be tested through Scripture, prayer and wise discernment.
What is the prophetic word for 5787?
The central phrase is “The Seed Is Beginning to Grow,” with an emphasis on hidden growth, repentance preparing the soil, roots before fruit and not despising small beginnings.
Is prophecy the same as prediction?
No. Biblical prophecy can include future elements, but its purpose is broader: calling people to God, revealing truth, strengthening, encouraging, comforting and warning.
Is personal prophecy fortune telling?
It should not be. Biblical prophetic ministry seeks God within a relationship of faith and submission to Scripture. Fortune telling and divination seek hidden knowledge in ways Scripture rejects.
How do I test a prophetic word?
Compare it with Scripture, examine its fruit, acknowledge your own desires, seek wise counsel, allow time, and retain freedom to set aside what does not prove good.
Can I request a personal word for Rosh Hashanah?
Yes. Personal words are prepared individually, with a recommended contribution of $50. $30, $75 or another amount may also be chosen. The general 5787 word and videos remain free.
Is the contribution a fixed price?
No. $50 is the recommended contribution rather than a fixed price. You may choose $30, $75 or another amount, and the amount does not change the care given to the word.