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The Feast of 'Fifty'
Commentators explain that this verse establishes the timing for the Feast of Weeks. It was celebrated fifty days after the initial offering from the barley harvest, which is why it's called Pentecost (Greek for 'fiftieth') in the New Testament. The 'new meal-offering' was made from the newly harvested wheat, marking the conclusion of the grain harvest.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 23:9–22
18th Century
Theologian
These verses contain a distinct command regarding the religious services immediately connected with the grain harvest, given in anticipation of the…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 23:16
19th Century
Bishop
Even until the day after the seventh sabbath. —That is, the day after the seven complete weeks, or the fiftieth day. Ther…
John Gill
On Leviticus 23:16
17th Century
Pastor
Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath
Or weeks, forty nine days being counted, the following was the fiftie…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 23:15–22
17th Century
Minister
The Feast of Weeks was held in remembrance of the giving of the law, fifty days after the departure from Egypt; and looked forward to the outpourin…