Definition: The word "amphitheater" comes from ancient Greek, meaning a large building for performances or gatherings where people gather to eat, drink, and dance in unison. It originated as a symbol of the size and number of individuals who attend a performance, making it a metaphorical name for a group of people gathered to watch something great. In biblical narratives, "amphitheaters" often refer to large festivals or gatherings where religious figures performed divine acts, such as sacrifices at temple sites.