a house divided against itself cannot stand
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A group or organization that is weakened by internal dissent will not remain united.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common 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.
Is “a house divided against itself cannot stand” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.