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σχίσμα G4978

G4978 is the Greek word σχίσμα, transliterated schísma. The King James Version most often renders it division.

Word: σχίσμαTransliteration: schísmaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 8 verses

What it means

a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively.

Where it comes from

from G4977 (σχίζω).

How the King James Version translates it

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

division 3×rent 2×divisions 2×schism 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: division, rent, schism.

Verses using σχίσμα

All 8 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 9:16 · KJV

No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.

Mark 2:21 · KJV

No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse.

John 7:43 · KJV

So there was a division among the people because of him.

John 9:16 · KJV

Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.

John 10:19 · KJV

There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.

1 Corinthians 1:10 · KJV

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

1 Corinthians 11:18 · KJV

For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.

1 Corinthians 12:25 · KJV

That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4978 mean?

G4978 is the Greek word σχίσμα (schísma), meaning a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively.

How is G4978 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it division (3 times), rent (2 times), divisions (2 times), schism (1 time).

How many times does G4978 appear in the Bible?

σχίσμα (schísma) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4978 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4977 (σχίζω).

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