Spectacle

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia · James Orr and contributors

spek'-ta-k'-l (theatron): Occurs twice in the New Testament:

(1) of the place where assemblies or exhibitions Were held (Ac 19:29, "theatre");

(2) figuratively of the suffering apostles (1Co 4:9).

Source of the article

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia — James Orr, general editor and contributors; CrossWire SWORD module ISBE 2.2

Bible Strong digital edition from CrossWire module 2.2; historical scholarship originally published in 1915