Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

a house divided against itself cannot stand

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.21 in modern English

Syllables
a -house- -di-vid-ed a-gain-st it-self -can-not -s-tand
IPA
53
Scrabble Score
37
Letters
13
Syllables
15
Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

A group or organization that is weakened by internal dissent will not remain united.

Example Sentences

Etymology

With reference to Matthew 12:25 and Mark 3:25.

Inflected Forms

a house divided cannot stand (alternative)

Phrases

house divided

Frequently Paired Words

house divided

Questions

What does a house divided against itself cannot stand mean?
A group or organization that is weakened by internal dissent will not remain united.
Where does a house divided against itself cannot stand come from?
With reference to Matthew 12:25 and Mark 3:25.

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