Topical Encyclopedia In biblical terms, the concept of "split" can be understood in various contexts, including physical divisions, spiritual separations, and metaphorical distinctions. The Bible provides numerous instances where the idea of splitting or dividing plays a significant role in the narrative or teaching.1. Physical Divisions: · The Red Sea: One of the most dramatic instances of a physical split in the Bible is the parting of the Red Sea. In Exodus 14:21-22 , it is recorded, "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left." This miraculous event allowed the Israelites to escape from the pursuing Egyptian army, symbolizing God's deliverance and power. · The Jordan River: Another significant division occurs when the Israelites cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Joshua 3:16 states, "The waters flowing downstream stood still, rising up in a mass that extended as far as Adam, a city near Zarethan. The waters flowing downstream into the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) were completely cut off, and the people crossed over opposite Jericho." This event marks the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to the descendants of Abraham. 2. Spiritual Separations: · The Division of Israel: The kingdom of Israel experienced a significant split after the reign of Solomon, resulting in the formation of two separate kingdoms: Israel in the north and Judah in the south. This division is chronicled in 1 Kings 12, where Rehoboam's harsh policies lead to the northern tribes breaking away under Jeroboam's leadership. This split had profound spiritual and political implications, as it led to divergent worship practices and eventual exile. · The Wheat and the Tares: In the New Testament, Jesus uses the parable of the wheat and the tares to illustrate the final separation of the righteous from the wicked. Matthew 13:30 records Jesus saying, "Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters, 'First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat into my barn.'" This parable emphasizes the ultimate judgment and the distinction between those who belong to the kingdom of God and those who do not. 3. Metaphorical Distinctions: · The Word of God: Hebrews 4:12 describes the Word of God as a tool for division: "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart." This metaphorical split highlights the discerning power of Scripture to separate truth from falsehood and to reveal the innermost thoughts and intentions of individuals. · The Sword of Division: Jesus speaks of bringing division rather than peace in Matthew 10:34-36 : "Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn 'a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man's enemies will be the members of his own household.'" This passage underscores the divisive nature of the gospel, as allegiance to Christ may cause rifts even within families. In summary, the concept of "split" in the Bible encompasses a range of meanings, from miraculous physical separations to profound spiritual and metaphorical distinctions. These instances serve to illustrate God's power, the fulfillment of His promises, and the transformative impact of His Word and kingdom. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (imp. & p. p.) of Split.2. (v. t.) To divide lengthwise; to separate from end to end, esp. by force; to divide in the direction of the grain layers; to rive; to cleave; as, to split a piece of timber or a board; to split a gem; to split a sheepskin. 3. (v. t.) To burst; to rupture; to rend; to tear asunder. 4. (v. t.) To divide or break up into parts or divisions, as by discord; to separate into parts or parties, as a political party; to disunite. 5. (v. t.) To divide or separate into components; -- often used with up; as, to split up sugar into alcohol and carbonic acid. 6. (v. i.) To part asunder; to be rent; to burst; as, vessels split by the freezing of water in them. 7. (v. i.) To be broken; to be dashed to pieces. 8. (v. i.) To separate into parties or factions. 9. (v. i.) To burst with laughter. 10. (v. i.) To divulge a secret; to betray confidence; to peach. 11. (v. i.) to divide one hand of blackjack into two hands, allowed when the first two cards dealt to a player have the same value. 12. (n.) A crack, or longitudinal fissure. 13. (n.) A breach or separation, as in a political party; a division. 14. (n.) A piece that is split off, or made thin, by splitting; a splinter; a fragment. 15. (n.) Specif (Leather Manuf.), one of the sections of a skin made by dividing it into two or more thicknesses. 16. (n.) A division of a stake happening when two cards of the kind on which the stake is laid are dealt in the same turn. 17. (n.) the substitution of more than one share of a corporation's stock for one share. The market price of the stock usually drops in proportion to the increase in outstanding shares of stock. The split may be in any ratio, as a two-for-one split; a three-for-two split. 18. (n.) the division by a player of one hand of blackjack into two hands, allowed when the first two cards dealt to a player have the same value; the player is usually obliged to increase the amount wagered by placing a sum equal to the original bet on the new hand thus created. 19. (a.) Divided; cleft. 20. (a.) Divided deeply; cleft. Greek 4977. schizo -- to cleave, split ... to cleave, split. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: schizo Phonetic Spelling: (skhid'-zo) Short Definition: I rend, divide asunder Definition: I rend ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4977.htm - 6k 4978. schisma -- a split, fig. division 1096. ginomai -- to come into being, to happen, to become 1282. diaprio -- to saw asunder, cut to the heart 823. atomos -- uncut, indivisible, (an indivisible) moment (of ... 673. apochorizo -- to separate, part asunder 1374. dipsuchos -- of two minds, wavering Strong's Hebrew 6480. patsam -- to split open... to split open. Transliteration: patsam Phonetic Spelling: (paw-tsam') Short Definition: open. ... root Definition to split open NASB Word Usage split it open (1). ... /hebrew/6480.htm - 5k 6565b. parar -- to split, divide 6385. palag -- to split, divide 8156. shasa -- to divide, cleave 1234. baqa -- to cleave, break open or through 8182. shoar -- horrid, disgusting 2672. chatsab -- to hew, hew out, cleave 1237. biqah -- a valley, plain 6536. paras -- to break in two, divide 7167. qara -- to tear Library How to Split a Kingdom The Welter, 1415-1434. The Power that Never Fails. Rhodo and his Account of the Dissension of Marcion. A Letter from a West Indian Cottage Ornee The Conservative Reaction, and the Liberal victory -- There is a Definite Moment at which the Seed is Ripe... Expositions of Holy Scripture The First Chaldaean Empire and the Hyksos in Egypt A Question for a Questioner Thesaurus Split (36 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp. & pp) of Split. 2. 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How can healing occur after a church split? | GotQuestions.orgWhat was the Synod of Dort? | GotQuestions.org What is the Ethiopian Orthodox Church? | GotQuestions.org Split: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Split (36 Occurrences)Matthew 9:17 Matthew 27:51 Luke 12:52 Acts 14:4 Revelation 6:14 Revelation 16:19 Genesis 22:3 Leviticus 1:17 Leviticus 11:3 Leviticus 11:4 Leviticus 11:5 Leviticus 11:6 Leviticus 11:7 Leviticus 11:26 Numbers 16:31 Deuteronomy 14:6 Deuteronomy 14:7 Deuteronomy 14:8 Judges 15:19 1 Samuel 6:14 2 Samuel 14:14 1 Kings 1:40 1 Kings 13:3 1 Kings 13:5 Psalms 60:2 Psalms 78:13 Psalms 78:15 Proverbs 7:23 Song of Songs 4:3 Song of Songs 6:7 Isaiah 11:15 Isaiah 24:19 Isaiah 48:21 Micah 1:4 Habakkuk 3:9 Zechariah 14:4 Subtopics Related Terms |
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