In biblical terminology, the concept of a "divider" can be understood in both literal and metaphorical contexts. The term is not frequently used explicitly in Scripture, but the idea of division is present throughout the biblical narrative, often associated with separation, distinction, and conflict.

Literal Division

In a literal sense, dividers are those who separate or partition. This can be seen in the context of land division, as in the allocation of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. Joshua, for instance, acted as a divider of the land, ensuring that each tribe received its inheritance as commanded by God. Joshua 18:10 states, "Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh in the presence of the LORD, and there he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their divisions."

Metaphorical Division

Metaphorically, dividers can refer to individuals or forces that cause division among people, often leading to conflict or discord. In the New Testament, Jesus speaks of division as a consequence of His ministry. In Luke 12:51-53 , Jesus says, "Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three. They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law."

This passage highlights the divisive nature of the Gospel, which can separate even the closest of familial relationships due to differing beliefs and allegiances.

Spiritual Division

In a spiritual context, division can also refer to the separation between the righteous and the unrighteous. The Bible often speaks of a spiritual divide between those who follow God's commandments and those who do not. In Matthew 25:32-33 , Jesus describes the final judgment: "All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left."

Dividers as Agents of Conflict

The Bible also warns against those who intentionally cause division within the community of believers. In Romans 16:17 , Paul advises, "Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them." Here, dividers are seen as threats to the unity and harmony of the church, and believers are instructed to avoid them.

Conclusion

While the term "divider" itself may not be prevalent in Scripture, the concept of division is significant in understanding the dynamics of relationships, both human and divine, as portrayed in the Bible. Whether through the literal division of land, the metaphorical division caused by the Gospel, or the spiritual division between the righteous and unrighteous, the theme of division serves as a reminder of the choices and allegiances that define one's faith journey.1. (n.) One who, or that which, divides; that which separates anything into parts.

2. (n.) One who deals out to each his share.

3. (n.) One who, or that which, causes division.

4. (n.) An instrument for dividing lines, describing circles, etc., compasses. See Compasses.

3312. meristes -- a divider
... a divider. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: meristes Phonetic Spelling:
(mer-is-tace') Short Definition: a divider, distributor Definition: a ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3312.htm - 6k6457. Pasak -- an Asherite
... Pasach. From an unused root meaning to divide; divider; Pasak, an Israelite --
Pasach. 6456, 6457. Pasak. 6458 . Strong's Numbers.
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On the Words of the Gospel, Luke xii. 15, "And He Said unto Them ...
... of the Most High." [3394] Lo, what He wished to make him, to reckon him that hath
no covetousness among the "gods." "Man, who made Me a divider among you ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon lvii on the words.htm

The Highway of Holiness
... At the top of the hill, guarding the way to the Highway, stands so gaunt and grim ...
the Cross. There it stands, the Divider of time and the Divider of men. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/hession/the calvary road/chapter 4 the highway of.htm

The Rich Fool
... divide the inheritance with me.14. And He said unto him, Man, who made Me
a judge or a divider over you? 15. And He said unto them ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/the rich fool.htm

He Then Shows the Unity of the Son with the Father and Eunomius' ...
... What he adds next after this is as follows:""Having no sharer," he says, "in His
Godhead, no divider of His glory, none who has lot in His power, or part in ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 6 he then shows.htm

Book iv. --Of Marcion's Antitheses.
... Earth's, sea's, and the abyss's [1549] Settler [1550] is. The Spirit; air's Divider,
Builder, Author,. 30 Sole God perpetual, Power immense, is He. [1551]. ...
/.../book iv of marcions antitheses.htm

Private Property and the Common Good
... brother divide the inheritance with me. But he said unto him, Man, who made
me a judge or a divider over you? And he said unto them ...
/.../the social principles of jesus/chapter viii private property and.htm

Article xxviii: of Ecclesiastical Power.
... As Christ says, John 18, 33: My kingdom is not of this world; also Luke
12, 14: Who made Me a judge or a divider over you? Paul ...
/.../the augsburg confession of faith/article xxviii of ecclesiastical power.htm

Lii the Christian Doctrine of Wealth
... to my brother that he divide the inheritance with me," Jesus disclaimed the office
of a social agitator, saying: "Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you ...
/.../peabody/mornings in the college chapel/lii the christian doctrine of.htm

On Faith.
... who was bound with Isaac; He who was in exile with Jacob; He who was sold with Joseph;
He who was captain of the host with Moses; He who was the divider of the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/unknown/the decretals/iv on faith.htm

The Superstitious Nature of Human Institutions.
... And the kicking of a stone, as if it were a divider of friends, does less harm than
to cuff an innocent boy if he happens to run between men who are walking ...
/.../on christian doctrine in four books /chapter 20 the superstitious nature of.htm

Divider (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Divider (1 Occurrence). Luke 12:14 And he said unto him,
Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV). ...
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Divides (9 Occurrences)

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Established (200 Occurrences)
... established. (WEB KJV ASV WBS NIV). Luke 12:14 But he said to him, Man,
who established me as a judge or a divider over you? (DBY). ...
/e/established.htm - 37k

Pasach (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. PASACH. pa'-sak (pacakh, "divider"): Son of Japhlet,
descendant of Asher (1 Chronicles 7:33). Multi-Version Concordance ...
/p/pasach.htm - 7k

Sharer (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who shares; a participator; a partaker; also,
a divider; a distributer. Multi-Version Concordance Sharer (4 Occurrences). ...
/s/sharer.htm - 7k

Astrology
... It signifies a "divider" and refers to the practice which men have followed in an
infinite variety of ways for trying to get light upon the future by resorting ...
/a/astrology.htm - 38k

Divided (102 Occurrences)

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