διαμερισμός
diamerismós
G1267 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Separation into parts; the action or result of dividing or apportioning something into distinct segments. In contexts involving groups or communities, it can indicate a rupture or division, especially regarding opinions, attitudes, or allegiances. More broadly, it can refer to distribution, partition, or differentiation within a collective entity.
Semantic Range
division, separation, partition, distribution, disunion, disagreement, discord
Root / Etymology
From the verb διαμερίζω (to divide, part, distribute) with the nominal suffix -μός, which forms abstract nouns indicating action or result. Related to the noun μέρος (part, share).
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical and Hellenistic Greek, διαμερισμός most commonly denotes the act of dividing or a state of being divided, both in tangible (physical partition, share of property) and intangible (opinions, allegiances) senses. In the Septuagint, it renders Hebrew terms referring to allotment or apportionment. In the New Testament (e.g., Luke 12:51), it primarily refers to social or familial division resulting from differing commitments or beliefs, signifying discord or lack of unity. Standard English translations, such as "division," may not capture the nuance of "apportionment" or "distribution" found in some contexts. Unlike σχίσμα (schism), which often stresses a rift or break, διαμερισμός emphasizes the process or state of being divided rather than the cause or nature of division.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from διαμερίζω; disunion (of opinion and conduct):--division.
Root Family
διαμερίζ- (diamerismós) — to divide, to distribute, to separate
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1267-01 |
διαμερισμόν | diamerismon | N ACC M SG |
division | a division | a division | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1267-01 |
Luke 12:51 | διαμερισμόν | diamerismon | N ACC M SG |
division | a division | a division |