Strongs Number: G4977
| Greek Word: | σχίζω |
| Transliteration: | schizō |
| Phonetic: | skhid'-zo |
| Part of Speech: | Verb |
| Strongs Definition: | to split or sever (literally or figuratively) |
| Thayers Definition: |
1. to cleave, cleave asunder, rend 2. to divide by rending 3. to split into factions, be divided |
| Origin: | Apparently a primary verb |
| Bible Usage: | break divide open rend make a rent. |