σχίζω (schizō) means “to split” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: skhid'-zo Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
σχίζω · schizō · to split
σχίζω [in LXX chiefly for בָּקַע ;] to cleave, rend: Mat.27:51, Mrk.1:10 15:38, Luk.5:36 23:45, Jhn.19:24 21:11; metaphorically, in pass., to be divided into factions, Act.14:4 23:7.† (AS)
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I rend, divide asunder, cleave.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| was torn | 3 |
| breaking open | 1 |
| he will tear | 1 |
| let us not tear it | 1 |
| tears | 1 |
| was divided | 1 |
| was not torn | 1 |
| were divided | 1 |
| were split | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| was rent | 3 |
| was divided | 2 |
| broken | 1 |
| let us | 1 |
| maketh a rent | 1 |
| opened | 1 |
| rend | 1 |
| rent | 1 |
| yet was | 1 |
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At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.
Read word by wordAs soon as Jesus came up out of the water, He saw the heavens breaking open and the Spirit descending on Him like a dove.
Read word by wordAnd the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.
Read word by wordHe also told them a parable: “No one tears a piece of cloth from a new garment and sews it on an old one. If he does, he will tear the new garment as well, and the patch from the new will not match the old.
Read word by wordThe sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.
Read word by wordSo they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did.
Read word by wordSo Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many, the net was not torn.
Read word by wordThe people of the city were divided. Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles.
Read word by wordAs soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
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