It was called the Festival of Weeks (in Jesus ’ day, it was also called Pentecost, meaning “Fiftieth ” in Greek), and it took place close to the same time of the year that Israel entered into the Law covenant at Mount Sinai.
Seda nimetati nädalatepühaks (Jeesuse päevil nimetati seda ka nelipühaks, kreeka keeles pentekoste ’ viiekümnes ’) ja seda peeti iga aasta umbes samal ajal, kui Iisraeliga sõlmiti Siinai mäe juures seaduseleping.