σχίζω

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G4977

Transliteration: schízō

Pronunciation: skhid'-zo

Definition: break

- Original: σχίζω

- Transliteration: Schizo

- Phonetic: skhid'-zo

- Definition:

1. to cleave, cleave asunder, rend

2. to divide by rending

3. to split into factions, be divided

- Origin: apparently a primary verb

- TDNT entry: 22:59,1

- Part(s) of speech: Verb

- Strong's: Apparently a primary verb; to split or sever (literally or figuratively): - break divide open rend make a rent.