Strong's Lexicon theatron: Theater, spectacle Original Word: θέατρον Word Origin: Derived from θεάομαι (theaomai), meaning "to behold" or "to look upon." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "theatron," the concept of public assembly or spectacle can be related to Hebrew words like קָהָל (qahal, H6951) meaning "assembly" or "congregation." Usage: In the New Testament, "theatron" refers to a place where public spectacles, performances, or assemblies occur. It can also metaphorically describe a situation where someone is made a public spectacle or is put on display for others to observe. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman culture, theaters were central to public life, serving as venues for drama, music, and public discourse. They were often large, open-air structures that could accommodate thousands of spectators. The concept of being a "spectacle" was significant in a society that valued public entertainment and rhetorical display. Theaters were not only places of entertainment but also venues for political and social gatherings. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2302 théatron (the root of the English term, "theatre") – a theatre; a place for public exhibition; (figuratively) the public display of putting someone "on exhibit" to be mocked at as a spectacle (cf. 1 Cor 4:9). See 2300 (theáomai). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom theaomai Definition a theater, a spectacle NASB Translation spectacle (1), theater (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2302: θέατρονθέατρον, θεατρου, τό (θεάομαι); 1. a theatre, a place in which games and dramatic spectacles are exhibited, and public assemblies held (for the Greeks used the theatre also as a forum): Acts 19:29, 31. 2. equivalent to θεά and θέαμα, a public show (Aeschines dial. socr. 3, 20; Achilles Tatius 1, 16, p. 55), and hence, metaphorically, a man who is exhibited to be gazed at and made sport of: 1 Corinthians 4:9 (A. V. a spectacle). From theaomai; a place for public show ("theatre"), i.e. General audience-room; by implication, a show itself (figuratively) -- spectacle, theatre. see GREEK theaomai Englishman's Concordance Acts 19:29 N-ANSGRK: εἰς τὸ θέατρον συναρπάσαντες Γαῖον NAS: with one accord into the theater, dragging along KJV: with one accord into the theatre. INT: to the theatre having seized with [them] Gaius Acts 19:31 N-ANS 1 Corinthians 4:9 N-NNS |
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