G4978

σχίσμα

schismaG:N-N

split

σχίσμα, -τος, τό (σχίζω), a rent (Arist., al.): Mat.9:16, Mrk.2:21. Metaphorical, a dissension, division: Jhn.7:43 9:16 10:19, 1Co.1:10 11:18 12:25.† SYN.: see: αἵρεσις (AS)

The KJV translates G4978 in the following manner:

division (6x), divisions (4x), rent (4x), schism (2x)

Full Thayer's lexicon entry

σχίσμα — schísma

σχίσμα, σχισματος, τό (σχίζω), a cleft, rent;

a. properly, a rent: Mat 9:16; Mar 2:21 (Aristotle, Theophrastus).

b. metaphorically, a division, dissension: Joh 7:43; Joh 9:16; Joh 10:19; 1Co 1:10; 1Co 11:18; 1Co 12:25 (ecclesiastical writings (Clement of Rome, 1Co 2:1-16; 1Co 6:1-20 [ET], etc.; 'Teaching' 4, 3 [ET]; etc.)). (Cf. references under the word αἵρ??Ezr 5:1-17.)

8 occurrences

Matthew (1), Mark (1), John (3), I Corinthians (3)