Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πεντηκοστή”
Understanding pentēkostḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of the ordinal of πεντήκοντα Pentecost. - fiftieth (ἡμέρα being implied) from Passover, i.e. the festival of "P...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |