Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4977

Strong's G4977 · Greek

σχίζω

schízō

Number
G4977
Language
Greek
Original word
σχίζω
Transliteration
schízō
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

to split or sever (literally or figuratively)

KJV: break, divide, open, rend, make a rent

Root / derivation: apparently a primary verb;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σχίζω across 9 verses.

rent5×
divided2×
broken1×
opened1×
rend1×
us1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Mark2 verses
Luke2 verses
John2 verses
Acts2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4977 (schízō) mean?

to split or sever (literally or figuratively)

How many times does G4977 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4977 (σχίζω) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “rent.”

How is schízō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4977 is rendered as “rent” (5×), “divided” (2×), “broken” (1×), “opened” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word σχίζω come from?

apparently a primary verb;