Why do Jewish people celebrate the giving of the Torah on Shavuot when in Exodus it is declared a harvest festival?

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The name 'Shavuot' means 'weeks' in reference to the completion of the seven week counting period between Passover and Shavuot. Shavuot is primarily the anniversary of the giving of the Torah (Teachings) to the Jews.

Additionally, Shavuot is when we celebrate the first fruits of the season and the wheat harvest. As such, Shavuot has two other names in the Tanach (Jewish Bible): Yom Habikurim (Day of the First Fruits) and Chag HaKatzir (Harvest Holiday).

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