6 The moon marks the changing seasons, declares times, and is a sign for the world. (WEB) 7 From the moon is the sign of feast days, a light that wanes when it completes its course. (WEB) 8 The month is called after its name, increasing wonderfully in its changing— an instrument of the army on high, shining in the structure of heaven, (WEB)
Sirach 43:6–8
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Psalms 104:18–20
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Book of Enoch 73:2–4
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Book of Enoch 78:5–7
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Job 26:8–10
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Psalms 89:36–38
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Book of Enoch 82:8–10
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Book of Enoch 80:3–5
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