Definition
σχίσμα, -τος, τό
(σχίζω),
a rent (Arist., al.): Matthew 9:16, Mark 2:21. Metaphorical, a dissension, division: John 7:43; 9:16; 10:19, 1 Corinthians 1:10; 11:18; 12:25.
Synonyms: see: αἵρεσις
Usage patterns
Occurrences
8 total
- Matthew 9:16σχίσμα · tearNo one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. For the patch will pull away from the garment, and a worse tear will result.
- Mark 2:21σχίσμα · tearNo one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. If he does, the new piece will pull away from the old, and a worse tear will result.
- John 7:43Σχίσμα · divisionSo there was division in the crowd because of Jesus.
- John 9:16σχίσμα · divisionBecause of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.
- John 10:19Σχίσμα · divisionAgain there was division among the Jews because of Jesus’ message.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10σχίσματα · divisionsI appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
- 1 Corinthians 11:18σχίσματα · divisionsFirst of all, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.
- 1 Corinthians 12:25σχίσμα · division…so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another.