Question

Lincoln's statement "A house divided against itself cannot stand" was an allusion to _____. the Bible mythology ancient history Greek philosophy

Answer 1

The Bible, it was a reference to Mark 3:25 and Matthew 12:25 spoken by Jesus in response to the scribes.

Answer 2

Lincoln's statement "A house divided against itself cannot stand" was an allusion to the Bible.

Step-by-step explanation:

Abraham Lincoln was referring to a vesicle in the bible that is found on chapter 3 of the book of Mark:

Mark 3:25

If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.