σχίσμαschísma
a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively
Greek (New Testament) · G4978
Meanings
a rent: Matthew 9:16, Mark 2:21. Metaph., a dissension, division: John 7:43, John 9:16, John 10:19, 1 Corinthians 1:10, 1 Corinthians 11:18, 1 Corinthians 12:25.
Synonyms
see αἵρεσις
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 8 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 9:16 “Besides, who would patch old clothing with new cloth? For the new patch would shrink and rip away from the old cloth, leaving an even bigger tear than before.
- Mark 2:21 “Besides, who would patch old clothing with new cloth? For the new patch would shrink and rip away from the old cloth, leaving an even bigger tear than before.
- John 7:43 So the crowd was divided about him.
- John 9:16 Some of the Pharisees said, “This man Jesus is not from God, for he is working on the Sabbath.” Others said, “But how could an ordinary sinner do such miraculous signs?” So there was a deep division of opinion among them.
- John 10:19 When he said these things, the people were again divided in their opinions about him.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10 I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.