GreekG4977Verb

σχίζω

schizō

9Occurrences
G4977Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

to split or sever (literally or figuratively)

apparently a primary verb;

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to cleave, rend: metaphorically, in pass., to be divided into factions.
LXX: chiefly for בָּקַע

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

σχίζω appears 9 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Acts
2
John
2
Luke
2
Mark
2
Matthew
1

Key Passages

Acts 14:4BSB

The people of the city were divided. Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles.

Acts 23:7BSB

As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.

John 19:24BSB

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.

John 21:11BSB

So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many, the net was not torn.

Luke 23:45BSB

The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.

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