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The meaning of πεντηκοστή

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Definition

feminine of the ordinal of πεντήκοντα Pentecost. - fiftieth (ἡμέρα being implied) from Passover, i.e. the festival of "P...

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πεντηκοστή

Phoneticpen-tay-kos-tay'
Transliterationpentēkostḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

feminine of the ordinal of πεντήκοντα Pentecost. - fiftieth (ἡμέρα being implied) from Passover, i.e. the festival of "Pentecost"

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 2:1

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

Word: πεντηκοστή (pentēkostḗ)
Acts 20:16

For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.

Word: πεντηκοστή (pentēkostḗ)
1 Corinthians 16:8

But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

Word: πεντηκοστή (pentēkostḗ)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Acts
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