σχίσμα (schísma) — Division

Greek word study: σχίσμα (schísma), Strong's G4978. a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively

GreekStrong's G4978
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Greek word
σχίσμα (schísma)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively

Word study
Derivation: from G4977 (σχίζω);

KJV translation words: division, rent, schism

Where this word appears

Strong's G4978 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 9:16 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 12:25.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

division ×2divisions ×2A division ×1Division ×1a tear ×1tear ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

σχίσμα ×4Σχίσμα ×2σχίσματα ×2

Books where it appears most

John ×31 Corinthians ×3Matthew ×1Mark ×1

Verses (all 8)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4977 σχίζω (schízō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does schísma (G4978) mean?

A split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively.

How is G4978 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4978 as: division, rent, schism.

How often does σχίσμα (schísma) appear?

Strong's G4978 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 9:16 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 12:25.