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σχίζω G4977

G4977 is the Greek word σχίζω, transliterated schízō. The King James Version most often renders it rent.

Word: σχίζωTransliteration: schízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 7 verses

What it means

to split or sever (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

apparently a primary verb.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

rent 3×opened 1×maketh a rent 1×us 1×rend 1×divided 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: break, divide, open, rend, make a rent.

Verses using σχίζω

All 7 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 27:51 · KJV

And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;

Mark 1:10 · KJV

And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

Mark 15:38 · KJV

And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.

Luke 5:36 · KJV

And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old.

Luke 23:45 · KJV

And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.

John 19:24 · KJV

They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.

Acts 14:4 · KJV

But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4977 mean?

G4977 is the Greek word σχίζω (schízō), meaning to split or sever (literally or figuratively).

How is G4977 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it rent (3 times), opened (1 time), maketh a rent (1 time), us (1 time), rend (1 time), among others.

How many times does G4977 appear in the Bible?

σχίζω (schízō) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4977 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary verb.

Nearby entries

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