Acts 2:1
And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
Original Language Analysis
Καὶ
And
G2532
Καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 14
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
συμπληροῦσθαι
was fully come
G4845
συμπληροῦσθαι
was fully come
Strong's:
G4845
Word #:
4 of 14
to implenish completely, i.e., (of space) to swamp (a boat), or (of time) to accomplish (passive, be complete)
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἡμέραν
the day
G2250
ἡμέραν
the day
Strong's:
G2250
Word #:
6 of 14
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πεντηκοστῆς
of Pentecost
G4005
πεντηκοστῆς
of Pentecost
Strong's:
G4005
Word #:
8 of 14
fiftieth (g2250 being implied) from passover, i.e., the festival of "pentecost"
ἐπὶ
in
G1909
ἐπὶ
in
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
12 of 14
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
Cross References
Romans 15:6That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.Philippians 2:2Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.1 Corinthians 16:8But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.Philippians 1:27Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;Zephaniah 3:9For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent.
Historical Context
Pentecost was the Feast of Weeks, celebrating wheat harvest and (in Jewish tradition) commemorating the giving of the Law at Sinai. Jerusalem would have been crowded with pilgrims from throughout the Mediterranean world—God's timing made maximum gospel spread possible. Occurred around 30 AD, ten days after Christ's ascension.
Questions for Reflection
- What role does corporate unity ('one accord') play in experiencing God's power today?
- How does Pentecost's timing during a Jewish feast reveal God's redemptive continuity?
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Analysis & Commentary
When the day of Pentecost was fully come (ἐν τῷ συμπληροῦσθαι)—The timing was sovereignly appointed, not accidental. Pentecost (Greek for 'fiftieth') occurred fifty days after Passover, fulfilling Jesus' promise of 'not many days hence' (1:5). They were all with one accord (ὁμοθυμαδόν) emphasizes unity—this Greek word appears eleven times in Acts, always denoting corporate harmony enabling God's work. The 120 believers gathered in prayerful expectation, demonstrating that Pentecost was both divine initiative and human preparation. This moment inaugurates the church age and New Covenant promised by Joel.