To what did Abraham Lincoln refer when he said A house divided against itself cannot stand?

Answer 1

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Answer:

The wise President was quoting The Bible... applying it to the divisive, destructive state of the union at that time that threatened to tear the United States apart.

"...'Every kingdom divided against itself WILL BE RUINED, and EVERY CITY or HOUSE DIVIDED AGAINST ITSELF WILL NOT STAND..." (Matt.12:25 NIV).

This is a prime example of "ONENESS" -- working TOGETHER for a "worthy" moral purposetoward the common goal of prosperity and success of everyone... as opposed to "every man for himself."

Which is a guaranteed road to destruction. [like the road the nations of the world are on today]

President Lincoln was merely uttering a "statement of fact" from God's Word, the Bible [the Truth; John 17:17], as a witness and warning to the nation... probably amid his prayers and crying out to God for His Mercy on the blinded, deceived nation. Hoping that He might open the eyes of the nation, that it might turn to Him "as one" in repentance... and for forgiveness. Not "divided and defeated."

Answer 2

The quote references either Mark 3:25 or Luke 11:17.

In both cases, the scribes accuse Jesus of using the power of Satan to cast demons out of sick men. Jesus argues that it would be foolish for Satan to be casting out his own demons, as this would weaken Satan's own power.

Lincoln uses the scene as a metaphor for the division and infighting of the States, which only weakens the country as a whole. (Ironically, the metaphor unintentionally identifies the United States with Satan!)

Answer 3

Mark 3: 24-25 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.

Answer 4

Lincoln said this during the civil war.

What he meant was (in a paraphrased way) that 'A group of people who are fighting amongst each other will not succeed'.

Answer 5

Yes, because the United States would eventually split into two separate sides, and the foundation of the united nation, would fall, until the 4 year American Civil War would come to an end.

Answer 6

His reference is to the states that had left the union . He felt that he couldn't allow them to leave.

Answer 7

to the American nation.

Answer 8

yes