Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
split
Usage: σχίσμα, -τος, τό (σχίζω), a rent (Arist., al.): Mat.9:16, Mrk.2:21. Metaphorical, a dissension, division: Jhn.7:43 9:16 10:19, 1Co.1:10 11:18 12:25.† SYN.: see: αἵρεσις (AS)
Strong's Number
G4978
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
9
Books
5
Strong's G4978 Quick Answer
Strong's G4978 σχίσμα (schisma) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. schisma (skhis'-mah) n. 1. a split or gap ("schism") {literally or figuratively} It has 9 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include division, rent, divisions, and schism. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and 1 Enoch.
- Meaning
- schisma (skhis'-mah) n. 1. a split or gap ("schism") {literally or figuratively}
- Usage
- 9 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and 1 Enoch
- Usage Words
- division, rent, divisions, and schism
Meaning and Definition
schisma (skhis'-mah) n. 1. a split or gap ("schism") {literally or figuratively} [from G4977] KJV: division, rent, schism Root(s): G4977
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4978. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4978 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render schisma, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
division
John 7:43
3×
divisions
1 Corinthians 1:10
2×
rent
Matthew 9:16
2×
schism
1 Corinthians 12:25
How Strong's G4978 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and 1 Enoch. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 8 linked usages.
- 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G4978 (σχίσμα) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Enoch 1:7 — σχισμα
Strong's G4978 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G4978 in the New Testament
8 indexed usages in New Testament.
No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.
No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse.
So there was a division among the people because of him.
Strong's G4978 in 1 Enoch
1 indexed usage in 1 Enoch.
And the earth shall be wholly rent in sunder, And all that is upon the earth shall perish, And there shall be a judgement upon all (men).
Usage Excerpts
First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4978.
No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.
No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse.
So there was a division among the people because of him.
Therefore 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.
There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.
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.
For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.
That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
And the earth shall be wholly rent in sunder, And all that is upon the earth shall perish, And there shall be a judgement upon all (men).
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4978, grouped by book.
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
John 3 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
1 Enoch 1 usage, 1 Enoch
Strong's G4978 FAQ
What does schisma (σχίσμα) mean?
Schisma (Strong's G4978) is a Greek word most simply glossed "schism". schisma (skhis'-mah) n. 1. a split or gap ("schism") {literally or figuratively}
How many times is schisma (σχίσμα) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G4978 across 5 books.
Where can I study schisma (σχίσμα) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4978 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and 1 Enoch.
What English words translate schisma (σχίσμα)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as division, rent, divisions, and schism. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4978 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G4978, with linked reader references where each row is available.