Bible Dictionary
Theatre
A theatre was a public place for dramatic performances or spectacles. In the New Testament, a theatre at Ephesus became the gathering place during the riot connected with Paul’s ministry.
Biblical Usage
In Acts, the theatre at Ephesus was the place to which the crowd gathered during the disturbance connected with Paul’s ministry. In 1 Corinthians, the term refers to a spectacle or public display.
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