Who were the people that spoke in tongues at Pentecost according to Les?
At Pentecost, the twelve disciples—common, ordinary Galileans—were the ones speaking in tongues. They were not highly educated or cultured, yet after three years with the Lord they spoke regional languages and local dialects so congregated Jews from everywhere could understand every word.
Les explains that on the Day of Pentecost, the Jewish Feast Day, Jews had congregated from all over the then-known world. The speakers were the twelve disciples, described as common ordinary Galileans, not highly educated or cultured, who had been with the Lord for three years. Les calls tongues languages, noting the Greek word is dialectos, from which we get dialect. So these twelve not only spoke a regional language but were enabled to speak down to the dialect of individual areas, so the people could understand every word. Les emphasizes that God is miraculous in everything He does.
More Questions
How did Peter explain the speaking in tongues at Pentecost in Acts 2?
Peter, in Acts chapter 2, identified the speaking in tongues on the day of Pentecost as the fulfillment of Joel's prophecy, saying 'this is that which was spoken of Joel the prophet.'
What does the Greek word behind 'tongues' in Acts 2 indicate about the miracle of Pentecost?
The Greek word for 'tongues' in Acts 2 is 'dialektos,' the root of our English word 'dialect,' so tongues here means real regional languages brought down to the dialect of individual areas.