Spectacle
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words [1]
akin to theaomai, "to behold," denotes (a) "a theater" (used also as a place of assembly), Acts 19:29,31; (b) "a spectacle, a show," metaphorically in 1—Corinthians 4:9 . See Theater.
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(1): ( n.) A spy-glass; a looking-glass.
(2): ( n.) Fig.: An aid to the intellectual sight.
(3): ( n.) An optical instrument consisting of two lenses set in a light frame, and worn to assist sight, to obviate some defect in the organs of vision, or to shield the eyes from bright light.
(4): ( n.) Something exhibited to view; usually, something presented to view as extraordinary, or as unusual and worthy of special notice; a remarkable or noteworthy sight; a show; a pageant; a gazingstock.
Holman Bible Dictionary [3]
1 Corinthians 4:9
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [4]
spek´ta - k ' 50 ( θέατρον , théatron ): Occurs twice in the New Testament: (1) of the place where assemblies or exhibitions Were held ( Acts 19:29 , "theatre"); (2) figuratively of the suffering apostles ( 1 Corinthians 4:9 ).
