# 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.