σχίζω
schizō
“to split”
Definition
to split or sever (literally or figuratively)
apparently a primary verb;
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Verb
G:V
Greek Verb
Occurrences
σχίζω appears 9 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
The people of the city were divided. Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles.
As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
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.
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.
The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.
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