διχάζω
dichazō
to disunite
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word διχάζω (dichazō) with the strong's number G1369 has a meaning rooted in separation or division. "Disunite" is its direct translation, indicating a disconnection or splitting of something or someone, most likely causing fragmentation or discord. Given the limited occurrence of this word in the Bible, which is one instance, its significance may be specific to the passage where it is used. We cannot make broader generalizations about its range of usage without further analysis of its context. In the specific instance this word is used in, it likely refers to a disconnection or division between something or someone, implying a sense of separation or fragmentation.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text