Acts 2:2

Verse 2. And suddenly. It burst upon them at once. Though they were waiting for the descent of the Spirit, yet it is not probable that they expected it in this manner. As this was an important event, and one on which the welfare of the church depended, it was proper that the gift of the Holy Spirit should take place in some striking and sensible manner, so as to convince their own minds that the promise was fulfilled, and so as deeply to impress others with the greatness and importance of the event. There came a sound. hcov. This word is applied to any noise or report. Heb 12:19, "The sound of a trumpet." Lu 4:37, "The fame of him," etc. Comp. Mr 1:28. From heaven.