Dictionary term
Pentecost
Direct answer
Pentecost is the fiftieth-day feast that became, in Acts 2, the setting for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the birth of Spirit-empowered witness.
Pentecost symbolizes harvest, Torah memory, Spirit outpouring, and public witness.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Biblical Symbolism
- Also appears in
- Biblical Symbolism
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Pentecost when explaining Acts 2, Holy Spirit, tongues, harvest feast, Sinai echoes, and church mission.
- Do not use it for
- Do not reduce Pentecost to emotional spectacle or one denominational style.
- Reference category
- Biblical Symbolism
- Related terms
- Tree of Life, Tree of Knowledge, Serpent, Temple
The story behind Pentecost
Christian liturgy celebrates Pentecost as the gift of the Spirit and the beginning of the church public mission.
Pentecost in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Pentecost asks whether power becomes witness, unity, and courage.
The Great Almanac frames Pentecost with educational restraint. Mystical or symbolic language may be meaningful, but it should not be exaggerated into certainty, panic, or permission to ignore ordinary responsibility.
Pentecost in the Bible
Pentecost is linked to the Feast of Weeks in Jewish tradition, and Acts presents the Spirit coming on that day.
Why Pentecost matters
Pentecost matters because Christian mission begins in a feast setting where many languages hear God mighty works.
Example in a reading: A page can say Pentecost tongues reverse isolation by making witness understandable across peoples.
Interpretive caution: Do not reduce Pentecost to emotional spectacle or one denominational style.
How Pentecost is used in a reading
Use Pentecost when explaining Acts 2, Holy Spirit, tongues, harvest feast, Sinai echoes, and church mission.
Where interpretation stops
Pentecost is shared here as an educational reference to support study, contemplation, and personal discernment. It is designed to inspire self-reflection but is never a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or personal advice. By treating mystical traditions as rich symbolic languages rather than absolute rules, we focus on fostering wisdom, clarity, and personal responsibility.
Sources and editorial method
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