διαμερίζω
diamerizō
“to divide”
Definition
to partition thoroughly (literally in distribution, figuratively in dissension)
from G1223 (διά) and G3307 (μερίζω);
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Occurrences
διαμερίζω appears 11 times in the New Testament.
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Key Passages
They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.
So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture:“They divided My garments among them,and cast lots for My clothing.”So that is what the soldiers did.
If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul.
They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.”
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
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