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Lexicon :: Strong's G4978 - schisma

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σχίσμα
Transliteration
schisma (Key)
Pronunciation
skhis'-mah
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Part of Speech
neuter noun
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
8x in 2 unique form(s) TR
8x in 3 unique form(s) LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 7:963,1130

Trench's Synonyms: cvii. Additional Synonyms

Strong’s Definitions

σχίσμα schísma, skhis'-mah; from G4977; a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively:—division, rent, schism.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x

The KJV translates Strong's G4978 in the following manner: division (5x), rent (2x), schism (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x
The KJV translates Strong's G4978 in the following manner: division (5x), rent (2x), schism (1x).

  1. a rent

  2. metaph. a division, dissension

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
σχίσμα schísma, skhis'-mah; from G4977; a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively:—division, rent, schism.
STRONGS G4978:
σχίσμα, σχισματος, τό (σχίζω), a cleft, rent;
a. properly, a rent: Matthew 9:16; Mark 2:21 (Aristotle, Theophrastus).
b. metaphorically, a division, dissension: John 7:43; John 9:16; John 10:19; 1 Corinthians 1:10; 1 Corinthians 11:18; 1 Corinthians 12:25 (ecclesiastical writings (Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 2, 6 [ET], etc.; 'Teaching' 4, 3 [ET]; etc.)). (Cf. references under the word αἵρεσις, 5.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
9:16
Mark
2:21
John
7:43; 9:16; 10:19
1 Corinthians
1:10; 11:18; 12:25

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4978 matches the Greek σχίσμα (schisma),
which occurs 8 times in 8 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 9:16

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:16 - “Besides, who would patch old clothing with new cloth? For the new patch would shrink and rip away from the old cloth, leaving an even bigger tear than before.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 2:21

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:21 - “Besides, who would patch old clothing with new cloth? For the new patch would shrink and rip away from the old cloth, leaving an even bigger tear than before.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 7:43

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 7:43 - So the crowd was divided about him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 9:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 9:16 - Some of the Pharisees said, “This man Jesus is not from God, for he is working on the Sabbath.” Others said, “But how could an ordinary sinner do such miraculous signs?” So there was a deep division of opinion among them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 10:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:19 - When he said these things, the people[fn] were again divided in their opinions about him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:10 - I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters,[fn] by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 11:18

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 11:18 - First, I hear that there are divisions among you when you meet as a church, and to some extent I believe it.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 12:25

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 12:25 - This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other.
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