New Moon, Feast of

Special services were appointed for the commencement of a month (Numbers 28:11-15; 10:10). (see FESTIVALS.)

New Testament

(Luke 22:20), rather "New Covenant," in contrast to the old covenant of works, which is superseded. "The covenant of grace is called new; it succeeds to the old broken covenant of works. It is ever fresh, flourishing, and excellent; and under the gospel it is dispensed in a more clear, spiritual, extensive, and powerful manner than of old" (Brown of Haddington). Hence is derived the name given to the latter portion of the Bible. (see TESTAMENT.)

Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (superl.) Having existed, or having been made, but a short time; having originated or occurred lately; having recently come into existence, or into one's possession; not early or long in being; of late origin; recent; fresh; modern; -- opposed to old, as, a new coat; a new house; a new book; a new fashion.

2. (superl.) Not before seen or known, although existing before; lately manifested; recently discovered; as, a new metal; a new planet; new scenes.

3. (superl.) Newly beginning or recurring; starting anew; now commencing; different from has been; as, a new year; a new course or direction.

4. (superl.) As if lately begun or made; having the state or quality of original freshness; also, changed for the better; renovated; unworn; untried; unspent; as, rest and travel made him a new man.

5. (superl.) Not of ancient extraction, or of a family of ancient descent; not previously known or famous.

6. (superl.) Not habituated; not familiar; unaccustomed.

7. (superl.) Fresh from anything; newly come.

8. (adv.) Newly; recently.

9. (v. t. & i.) To make new; to renew.