Capacity. The Colosseum was a stage for gladiatorial battle or a stage for justice where prisoners or criminals were executed in front of the entire Rome. The total capacity of the Colosseum was 45,000 to 55,000 people. There was no entrance fee for spectators but they were provided with a ticket that consisted of a seat and tier number and entrance gate number.
Search the Greek Dictionary. mercy, pity; the moral quality of feeling compassion and especially of showing kindness toward someone in need. pity, mercy, compassion, Mt. 9:13; 12:7; Lk. 1:50, 78; meton.
Newer translations use the word love instead. The Greek word at issue is Î±Î³Î±ÏÎ· (agapeÌ). Thayer defines this word as brotherly love, affection, good will, love, benevolence (Thayer's Greek Definitions). The definition of âcharityâ is benevolent goodwill toward or love of humanity (Merriam-Webster). The English word charity comes from the Latin caritas, which means Christian love as opposed to sexual love (Online Etymological Dictionary).