Lexical Definition
σχίσμα schísma (skhis'-mah) split G:N-N
from σχίζω
division, rent, schism.
- a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively
Usage: 2 forms in 8 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| σχίσματα | divisions | 1Cor.1.10 • 1Cor.11.18 |
| σχίσμα | A division | John.7.43 |
| a tear | Mark.2.21 | |
| division | John.9.16 • John.10.19 • 1Cor.12.25 | |
| tear | Matt.9.16 |
Abbott-Smith
* σχίσμα, -τος, τό (< σχίζω),
a rent (Arist., al.): Mt 9:16, Mk 2:21. Metaph., a dissension, division: Jo 7:43 9:16 10:19, I Co 1:10 11:18 12:25.†
SYN.: v.s. αἵρεσις
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 9:16 |
| Mark | 2:21 |
| John | 7:43 · 9:16 · 10:19 |
| 1 Corinthians | 1:10 · 11:18 · 12:25 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
σχίσμα-μα, ατος, τό,
cleft, division, as of hoofs, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; of leaves, [Refs]; rent in a garment, [NT]
__II division of opinion, Ev Jo.[Refs]
__III the vulva, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__IV name of an ὀρχηστικὸν σχῆμα, [Refs 5th c.AD+]
__V ploughing, [Refs 6th c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Matt.9.16