Passover vs. Pentecost

Passover vs. Pentecost — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Passover and Pentecost

Passovernoun

(Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt

Pentecostnoun

seventh Sunday after Easter; commemorates the emanation of the Holy Spirit to the apostles; a quarter day in Scotland

Pentecostnoun

(Judaism) Jewish holy day celebrated on the sixth of Sivan to celebrate Moses receiving the Ten Commandments

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