### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **keçeʼ**, represented by `{{H3677}}`, refers to a **(time) appointed**. It is a rare term, appearing only **2 times** in **2 unique verses**. Its definition suggests a connection to the fulness of the moon or its corresponding festival, emphasizing a specific, designated point in time.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The two uses of `{{H3677}}` highlight its application in both sacred and secular contexts. In Psalms, it marks a holy day, commanding a **trumpet** `{{H7782}}` to be blown on the **new moon** `{{H2320}}` and at the **time appointed** for a solemn feast [[Psalms 81:3]]. In Proverbs, the word is used to describe a pre-arranged schedule, where a man is expected to **come** `{{H935}}` **home** `{{H1004}}` at the **day appointed** [[Proverbs 7:20]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words help clarify the meaning of a designated time:
* `{{H2320}}` **chôdesh** (new moon): This term for the **new moon** or month is used in direct parallel with `{{H3677}}` to establish the calendar for a religious festival [[Psalms 81:3]].
* `{{H2282}}` **chag** (feast): Defined as a **festival**, this word appears alongside `{{H3677}}` to specify that the "time appointed" is for a **solemn feast** [[Psalms 81:3]].
* `{{H3117}}` **yôwm** (day): This general word for **day** is paired with `{{H3677}}` in both of its occurrences, anchoring the "appointed time" to a specific, literal day ([[Psalms 81:3]]; [[Proverbs 7:20]]).
* `{{H7782}}` **shôwphâr** (trumpet): The command to blow a **trumpet** is the action that announces the arrival of the "time appointed" in a ceremonial context [[Psalms 81:3]].
### Theological Significance
The significance of `{{H3677}}` is tied to the concept of appointed moments.
* **Sacred Timekeeping:** Its use in [[Psalms 81:3]] underscores that certain times are set apart for religious observance. The "time appointed" is part of a divinely ordered schedule for worship, marked by specific rituals like blowing a trumpet during a feast.
* **Scheduled Events:** The appearance in [[Proverbs 7:20]] demonstrates that the term also applies to human affairs, referring to a fixed or predetermined **day** for an event to occur, such as a person's return home.
### Summary
In summary, while `{{H3677}}` is not a frequently used word, it distinctly marks the idea of a pre-set or designated time. It is used to specify both the timing of a sacred **feast** and the day of an expected arrival in a personal matter. The word illustrates the importance of appointed moments in the rhythm of biblical life, whether for holy celebration or for keeping a commitment.
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