Sirach 43:7LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 7 of 37
"From the moon is the sign of the festival day, a light that decreaseth in her perfection."
In context
5Great is the Lord that made him, and at his words he hath hastened his course.
6And the moon in all in her season, is for a declaration of times and a sign of the world.
7From the moon is the sign of the festival day, a light that decreaseth in her perfection.
8The month is called after her name, increasing wonderfully in her perfection.
9Being an instrument of the armies on high, shining gloriously in the Armament of heaven.