Strong's G4978 · Greek
σχίσμα
schisma · /skhis'-mah/
Definition
from 4977; a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively:--division, rent, schism.
KJV: division, rent, schism
Root / derivation: from 4977
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σχίσμα across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John3 verses
So there was a division among the people because of him.
John 9:16Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.
John 10:19There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.
1 Corinthians3 verses
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. divisions: Gr. schisms
1 Corinthians 11:18For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. divisions: or, schisms
1 Corinthians 12:25That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. schism: or, division
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4978 (schisma) mean?
from 4977; a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively:--division, rent, schism.
How many times does G4978 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4978 (σχίσμα) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “division.”
How is schisma translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4978 is rendered as “division” (3×), “divisions” (2×), “rent” (2×), “schism” (1×).
Where does the Greek word σχίσμα come from?
from 4977