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There are three accounts of this discussion in The Bible at Matthew 12:22-30, Mark 3:20-30 and Luke 11:14-20. Later, Abraham Lincoln used the phrase in his speech on June 16, 1858.

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The argument in The 'House Divided Against Itself' Speech is of what rhetorical type?

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Lincoln said a what divided against itself can't stand.?

A house. A house divided amongst itself can't stand


Which president said a house divided against itself cannot stand?

Abraham Lincoln President said a house divided against itself cannot stand.


Which of the following best summarizes the thesis of this excerpt in The House Divided Against Itself' Speech?

There is a risk that, one day, all states may permit slavery.


who said, "a house divided against itself cannot stand"?

The original quote is from the Gospel of St. Mark: "If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand." It was borrowed by Abraham Lincoln.


When did Abraham Lincoln say a house divided against itself cannot stand?

Yes, called the 'House Divided speech', it was given by him in June 1858, in Illinois after he accepted the nomination for senator.


Who was Lincoln talking to when he made the speech house divided against itself cannot stand?

LINCOLN was speaking to the Illinois Republican convention in 1858 when he quoted those famous words. The statement, "house divided against itself shall not stand", is a statement Jesus made to the Pharisees when they accused him of casting out devils by Beelzebub, the prince of the devils, (Matthew 12.24,25)


What type of figure of speech is - A house divided against itself cannot stand?

The phrase "A house divided against itself cannot stand" is a metaphor. It uses the concept of a house to represent a group or organization, suggesting that internal conflict or division will ultimately lead to failure. This expression illustrates the importance of unity and cohesion for success. It was famously used by Abraham Lincoln to address the divisions within the nation.


Who said these words in a speech in1858 A house divided against itself cannot stand I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free?

Abraham Lincoln


What was Abraham Lincoln's famous quotation?

"A house divided against itself cannot stand"


Why did Lincoln say a house divided against itself cannot stand?

He wasn't talking about war, he was talking about the slaves. It was a a bible quote. And Jesus knew their [the Pharisees'] thoughts, and said unto them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand." He was saying a nation can't be half in slavery and half free.


Who said the quote A house divided against itself cannot stand?

Abraham Lincoln