a house divided against itself cannot stand en · X
Etymology
With reference to Matthew 12:25 and Mark 3:25.
Meanings
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A group or organization that is weakened by internal dissent will not remain united.
Thirdly, sometimes by setting and fomenting divisions among Christians, Preacher against Preacher, Church against Church, well knowing, that a house divided against it selfe cannot stand.
1655, William Lyford, The Plain Mans Senses:If good is done, then there is the spirit of God and not the spirit of evil, for a house divided against itself cannot stand.
2002, HA Williams, The True Wilderness:‘A house divided against itself cannot stand.’ I believe this government cannot endure, permanently half slave and half free.
1858, Abraham Lincoln, speech, 16 Jun 1858
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