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It is a Greek word. It means 50 days. It is called 50 days because it is 50 days after Christ the Lord rose from the dead (Easter Sunday).
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Pentecost is a Christian festival that celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus' disciples, as recorded in the New Testament. The word itself comes from the Greek word "pentēkostē," which means "fiftieth," as it falls on the 50th day after Easter.
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What does the word pentecost mean in greek?
It means 50 Days. It is called that because Pentecost was 50 days after the Passover.
What is an example sentence for the word Pentecost?
The Pentecost is a Christian holiday that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus after his Ascension.
What is a N word that describes Pentecost?
"Transformational" could be a word that describes Pentecost, as it signifies the empowerment of the Holy Spirit on the disciples, leading to the birth of the Christian church and a renewed sense of purpose and mission.
What does 50 mean in the bible?
Year of jubilee; also Pentecost
What is another name for Pentecost starting with the letter G?
You're probably thinking of "glossolalia", though it's not really synonymous with Pentecost. Glossolalia is basically speaking in tongues or an unknown language, which is what they did on the Day of Pentecost -- and many do today. Another word for it is xenoglossia.
Was Pentecost a Jewish Law?
Sort of. Pentacost is the Christian word for the Jewish holiday of Shavu'ot.
What has the author A Panampara written?
A. Panampara has written: 'The pentecost' -- subject(s): Drama, Bible, Pentecost 'The Pentecost' -- subject(s): Drama, Salvation, Pentecost, Biblical teaching 'The pentecost' -- subject(s): Drama, Bible, Pentecost
What is an acrostic pentecost?
Acrostic is a Greek word defined as a poem, word puzzle, or other composition in which certain letters in each line form a word or words. Pentecost is the Christian festival celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after his Ascension, held on the seventh Sunday after Easter.
What happened after Easter but before pentecost?
Please could you specify which year and what location you mean.
Is the Spanish word for Easter Pascua?
Easter, Twelfth Night, Pentecost and Christmas
Is the feast of the pentecost 50 days after Christmas?
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When is the pentecost 2010?
May 23rd is Pentecost Sunday.
