The meaning of “σχίσμα”
Understanding schísma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
division, rent, schism. - a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively
σχίσμα
division, rent, schism. - a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 9:16 | “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.” Word: σχίσμα (schísma) | |
| Mark 2:21 | “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.” Word: σχίσμα (schísma) | |
| John 9:16 | “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.” Word: σχίσμα (schísma) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:18 | “For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.” Word: σχίσμα (schísma) |