Bible dictionary for children
Pentecost
Pentecost is a name for a Jewish festival also associated with the Feast of Weeks.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Pentecost is a name for a Jewish festival also associated with the Feast of Weeks. Acts 2 tells of the Holy Spirit coming while people are gathered for it.
Talk about it
Why were people from different places in Jerusalem together?
An example from the Bible
Visitors from many places hear the disciples speaking in languages they understand. The setting helps explain why such a varied crowd is present.
Read Acts 2:1 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
Read the surrounding passage to see who is speaking and how this word or idea is being used. The linked reading opens the full chapter.
Related reading: Acts 2:1
Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all with one accord in one place.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
