Definition
σχίζω
[in LXX chiefly for בָּקַע ;]
to cleave, rend: Matthew 27:51, Mark 1:10; 15:38, Luke 5:36; 23:45, John 19:24; 21:11; metaphorically, in pass., to be divided into factions, Acts 14:4; 23:7.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as σχίζω:
- בָּקַעba.qa“to break up/open”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
11 total
- Matthew 27:51ἐσχίσθη · was torn; ἐσχίσθησαν · were splitAt that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.
- Mark 1:10σχιζομένους · breaking openAs soon as Jesus came up out of the water, He saw the heavens breaking open and the Spirit descending on Him like a dove.
- Mark 15:38ἐσχίσθη · was tornAnd the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.
- Luke 5:36σχίσας · tears; σχίσει · he will tearHe also told them a parable: “No one tears a piece of cloth from a new garment and sews it on an old one. If he does, he will tear the new garment as well, and the patch from the new will not match the old.
- Luke 23:45ἐσχίσθη · was tornThe sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.
- John 19:24σχίσωμεν · Let us not tear itSo they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did.
- John 21:11ἐσχίσθη · was not tornSo Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many, the net was not torn.
- Acts 14:4Ἐσχίσθη · were dividedThe people of the city were divided. Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles.
- Acts 23:7ἐσχίσθη · was dividedAs soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.