σχίζω (schízō) — Break
Greek word study: σχίζω (schízō), Strong's G4977. to split or sever (literally or figuratively)
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to split or sever (literally or figuratively)
KJV translation words: break, divide, open, rend, make a rent
Strong's G4977 is tagged on 11 words in 9 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 27:51 and last appears in Acts 23:7.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 9)
- Matthew 27:51 — ἐσχίσθη — was torn
- Mark 1:10 — σχιζομένους — tearing open
- Mark 15:38 — ἐσχίσθη — was torn
- Luke 5:36 — σχίσας — having torn
- Luke 23:45 — ἐσχίσθη — was torn
- John 19:24 — σχίσωμεν — let us tear up
- John 21:11 — ἐσχίσθη — was torn
- Acts 14:4 — ἐσχίσθη — Was divided
- Acts 23:7 — ἐσχίσθη — was divided
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G4978 σχίσμα (schísma).
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What does schízō (G4977) mean?
To split or sever (literally or figuratively).
How is G4977 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4977 as: break, divide, open, rend, make a rent.
How often does σχίζω (schízō) appear?
Strong's G4977 is tagged on 11 words in 9 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 27:51 and last appears in Acts 23:7.
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