Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4978

Strong's G4978 · Greek

σχίσμα

schisma · /skhis'-mah/

Number
G4978
Language
Greek
Original word
σχίσμα
Transliteration
schisma
Pronunciation
skhis'-mah
KJV occurrences
8 verses

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.

division3×
divisions2×
rent2×
schism1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew1 verse
Mark1 verse
John3 verses
1 Corinthians3 verses

Topics that use this word

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