# the gift of the Holy Spirit

This refers to the Holy Spirit himself who was given to them.

# the Holy Spirit was poured out

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God poured out the Holy Spirit" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# poured out

The Holy Spirit is spoken of as if he were something that could be poured out upon people. It implies a generous amount. Alternate translation: "generously given" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# the gift

"the free gift"

# also on the Gentiles

Here "also" refers to the fact that the Holy Spirit had already been given to the Jewish believers.