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No, I tell you, but division. <a href="/nlt/luke/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> Do you think I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I have come to divide people against each other! <a href="/esv/luke/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. <a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division. <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Do you think that I came to give peace on the earth? No, I say to you, but rather division. <a href="/kjv/luke/12.htm">King James Bible</a> Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: <a href="/nkjv/luke/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division. <a href="/nasb_/luke/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Do you think that I came to provide peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division; <a href="/nasb/luke/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division; <a href="/nasb77/luke/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division; <a href="/lsb/luke/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Do you think that I came to grant peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division; <a href="/amp/luke/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division [between believers and unbelievers]; <a href="/csb/luke/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Do you think that I came here to bring peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. <a href="/hcsb/luke/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Do you think that I came here to give peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! <a href="/asv/luke/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> Think ye that I am come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: <a href="/cev/luke/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Do you think that I came to bring peace to earth? No indeed! I came to make people choose sides. <a href="/erv/luke/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> Think ye that I am come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: <a href="/gwt/luke/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Do you think I came to bring peace to earth? No! I can guarantee that I came to bring nothing but division. <a href="/gnt/luke/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> Do you suppose that I came to bring peace to the world? No, not peace, but division. <a href="/isv/luke/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> Do you think that I came to bring peace on earth? Not at all, I tell you, but rather division! <a href="/msb/luke/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division. <a href="/net/luke/12.htm">NET Bible</a> Do you think I have come to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! <a href="/nheb/luke/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division. <a href="/wbt/luke/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, No; but rather division: <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? No, I tell you that I came to bring dissension. <a href="/web/luke/12.htm">World English Bible</a> Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Do you think that I came to give peace in the earth? No, I say to you, but rather division; <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Do you think that I came to give peace on the earth? No, I say to you, but rather division. <a href="/ylt/luke/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Think ye that peace I came to give in the earth? no, I say to you, but rather division; <a href="/slt/luke/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Think ye that I came to give peace in the earth? Nay, I say to you; but rather division:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation. <a href="/cpdv/luke/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Do you think that I have come to give peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division. <a href="/nabre/luke/12.htm">New American Bible</a> Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Do you think that I have come to bring peace on earth? I say to you, No, but divisions; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? I say to you, no, but division.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I toll you, No; but rather dissension. <a href="/godbey/luke/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Do you think that I have come to give peace on the earth? I say unto you, Nay, but division.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Think ye that I came to bring peace upon earth? No, I tell you; but rather division: <a href="/mace/luke/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> do you imagine that my coming will produce peace on the earth? I tell you, no; but rather division. <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? No, I tell you that I came to bring dissension. <a href="/worrell/luke/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>Think ye that I came to give peace in the earth? I tell you, nay, but rather division.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Do ye think that I am come to give peace on the earth? I tell you, nay; but rather division.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/12-51.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=5412" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Not Peace, But Division</a> …50But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished! 51<a href="/greek/1380.htm" title="1380: Dokeite (V-PIA-2P) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem.">Do you think</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3854.htm" title="3854: paregenomēn (V-AIM-1S) -- From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly.">I have come</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dounai (V-ANA) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">to bring</a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: eirēnēn (N-AFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">peace</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gē (N-DFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">earth?</a> <a href="/greek/3780.htm" title="3780: ouchi (Adv) -- By no means, not at all. Intensive of ou; not indeed.">No,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than."></a> <a href="/greek/1267.htm" title="1267: diamerismon (N-AMS) -- Breaking up; discord, hostility. From diamerizo; disunion.">division.</a> 52From now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/10-34.htm">Matthew 10:34-36</a> 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.’ <a href="/micah/7-6.htm">Micah 7:6</a> For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household. <a href="/john/7-43.htm">John 7:43</a> So there was division in the crowd because of Jesus. <a href="/john/9-16.htm">John 9:16</a> Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them. <a href="/john/10-19.htm">John 10:19</a> Again there was division among the Jews because of Jesus’ message. <a href="/matthew/24-6.htm">Matthew 24:6-7</a> You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. / Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. <a href="/acts/14-4.htm">Acts 14:4</a> The people of the city were divided. Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles. <a href="/acts/23-7.htm">Acts 23:7-10</a> As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. / For the Sadducees say that there is neither a resurrection nor angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all. / A great clamor arose, and some scribes from the party of the Pharisees got up and contended sharply, “We find nothing wrong with this man. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?” ... <a href="/1_corinthians/11-18.htm">1 Corinthians 11:18-19</a> First of all, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it. / And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/jeremiah/6-14.htm">Jeremiah 6:14</a> They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. <a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">Ezekiel 13:10</a> Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, <a href="/zechariah/11-6.htm">Zechariah 11:6</a> For I will no longer have compassion on the people of the land, declares the LORD, but behold, I will cause each man to fall into the hands of his neighbor and his king, who will devastate the land, and I will not deliver it from their hands.” <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5-6</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. / And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Suppose you that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, No; but rather division:<a href="/luke/12-49.htm">Luke 12:49</a> I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?<a href="/zechariah/11-7.htm">Zechariah 11:7,8,10,11,14</a> And I will feed the flock of slaughter, even you, O poor of the flock. And I took unto me two staves; the one I called Beauty, and the other I called Bands; and I fed the flock… <a href="/matthew/10-34.htm">Matthew 10:34-36</a> Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Dissension</a> <a href="/luke/12-38.htm">Division</a> <a href="/luke/12-49.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/luke/7-4.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/luke/10-36.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/luke/12-31.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/luke/12-45.htm">Suppose</a> <a href="/luke/12-40.htm">Think</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/7-43.htm">Dissension</a> <a href="/luke/15-12.htm">Division</a> <a href="/luke/12-56.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/luke/18-3.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/luke/13-2.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/luke/14-4.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/luke/17-2.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/luke/13-2.htm">Suppose</a> <a href="/luke/13-2.htm">Think</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 12</div>1. <a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy</a> 13. <a href="/luke/12-13.htm">and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns.</a> 22. <a href="/luke/12-22.htm">We must not worry about earthly things,</a> 31. <a href="/luke/12-31.htm">but seek the kingdom of God;</a> 33. <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">give alms;</a> 35. <a href="/luke/12-35.htm">be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes.</a> 41. <a href="/luke/12-41.htm">Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges,</a> 49. <a href="/luke/12-49.htm">and look for persecution.</a> 54. <a href="/luke/12-54.htm">The people must take this time of grace;</a> 57. <a href="/luke/12-57.htm">because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? This phrase challenges the common expectation of the Messiah as a bringer of peace. In Jewish tradition, the Messiah was anticipated to establish a reign of peace and prosperity. Jesus, however, addresses a misconception about His mission. The question is rhetorical, prompting listeners to reconsider their understanding of His purpose. This echoes the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>, where the Messiah is called the "Prince of Peace," yet here, Jesus clarifies that His immediate mission involves a different kind of impact. The peace He offers is spiritual and internal, not necessarily societal or political.No, I tell you, but division. Jesus introduces the concept of division as a necessary consequence of His ministry. This division is not a contradiction to His role as the Prince of Peace but highlights the reality of human response to His message. The division arises from differing reactions to the Gospel, as seen in families and communities where some accept and others reject His teachings. This is further illustrated in <a href="/matthew/10-34.htm">Matthew 10:34-36</a>, where Jesus speaks of setting family members against each other. The division is a result of the truth confronting sin and the world’s values, leading to a separation between those who follow Christ and those who do not. This division is a fulfillment of prophecy and a type of the refining process that distinguishes true believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is addressing His disciples and followers, challenging their expectations of His mission. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing those who are committed to following Him and learning from His teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/e/earth.htm">Earth</a> Symbolically represents the world and its systems, which are often in opposition to the Kingdom of God. 4. <a href="/topical/d/division.htm">Division</a> The result of Jesus' coming, as His message and mission create a clear distinction between those who accept Him and those who reject Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_jesus'_mission.htm">Understanding Jesus' Mission</a> Jesus' mission was not to bring superficial peace but to challenge the status quo and call people to a decision about Him. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> Following Jesus may lead to division, even among close relationships, as His truth demands a response that can separate believers from non-believers. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discernment.htm">Spiritual Discernment</a> Believers are called to discern the truth of Jesus' message and stand firm, even when it leads to conflict or division. <a href="/topical/p/peace_vs._division.htm">Peace vs. Division</a> True peace comes from reconciliation with God through Christ, which may initially result in division as people respond differently to the Gospel. <a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_christ.htm">Commitment to Christ</a> Believers must prioritize their commitment to Christ above all else, understanding that this may lead to difficult choices and divisions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 12</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'obey_god,_not_men'_mean.htm">What did Jesus mean by bringing a sword, not peace?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_division,_unity.htm">What does the Bible say about division and unity?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'bring_a_sword'.htm">What did Jesus mean by bringing a sword, not peace?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_say_he_brings_division.htm">If Jesus is the Prince of Peace, why did He say He came to bring "division" (Luke 12:51-53)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(51-53) Suppose ye that I am come to give peace?--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/10-34.htm" title="Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.">Matthew 10:34-35</a>. The chief variations are "division" for "sword," and, in <a href="/luke/12-53.htm" title="The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.">Luke 12:53</a>, the doubled statement of reciprocated enmity in each relationship.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 51. - Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division. But the Master quickly leaves himself and his own sad forebodings. He puts by for a season his own holy impatience and continues his warnings. "I have been dwelling on the troublous times quickly coming on. Do not deceive yourselves, my disciples; the great change about to be inaugurated will only be carried out in war and by divisions in the individual house as in the nation. I bring not peace, but a sword, remember." And then follows a curious picture of a home torn asunder by the conflict of thought which would spring up as the result of the cross and of the preaching of the cross. <a href="/commentaries/luke/12-51.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Do you think Δοκεῖτε (Dokeite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1380.htm">Strong's 1380: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. I have come παρεγενόμην (paregenomēn) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3854.htm">Strong's 3854: </a> From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly. to bring δοῦναι (dounai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. peace εἰρήνην (eirēnēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. to ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. earth? γῇ (gē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. No, οὐχί (ouchi) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3780.htm">Strong's 3780: </a> By no means, not at all. Intensive of ou; not indeed. I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. division. διαμερισμόν (diamerismon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1267.htm">Strong's 1267: </a> Breaking up; discord, hostility. 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