name him Jedidiah”—which means “beloved of the LORD.” Likewise with places: when Jacob encountered God, “he called that place Bethel, though the city used to be called Luz” (Genesis 28:19; “Bethel” means “house of God”). Even so, the feasts of the Lord have meaningful names. The Bible often uses more than one designation to describe what happens during the holiday, as well as the themes and underlying significance of the celebration. In this chapter we will examine six names for the Feast of Pentecost,
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