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Which major feast coincided with the wheat harvest?


Tabernacles
Pentecost
Passover
Firstfruits

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The answer is: Pentecost

Ex 34:22 - Also called the Feast of Weeks as it occurred seven weeks after the Passover

Pentecost, also known as the Feast of Weeks, stands as a vibrant highlight on the Biblical calendar, celebrated precisely fifty days after Passover. Imagine a glorious scene! Crowds gathered, and the air filled with the scent of fresh wheat, reflecting one of the most vital agricultural cycles of ancient Israel. It's a time of gratitude for the harvest, recognizing the nurturing cycles that sustain life.

Curiously, the number fifty has rich Biblical symbolism. It isn’t just about timing; it represents completion and liberation. Just as the Israelites had been liberated from slavery in Egypt, Pentecost also echoes the joyous sense of spiritual liberation, particularly when we think of Pentecost in the New Testament context, where the Holy Spirit arrives, empowering people for mission and outreach.

A fun tidbit for trivia aficionados: the Greeks referred to this festival as “Shavuot,” meaning "weeks," highlighting its position in marking the end of the grain harvest. Additionally, during this feast, it was customary to bring two loaves of bread made from the freshly harvested wheat to the temple as a wave offering. This act not only symbolized the harvest but also a shared communal acknowledgment of divine provision—bringing people together in both faith and community spirit.

In this way, whether it's crops or conversion, stand at the intersection where celebration meets dedication, the heart of Pentecost beats for transformation and appreciation in every aspect of life.

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