Lexical Summary gogguzó: To grumble, murmur, complain Original Word: γογγύζω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance murmur. Of uncertain derivation; to grumble -- murmur. HELPS Word-studies 1111 goggýzō (an onomatopoetic term imitating the sound of cooing doves) – to murmur or mutter (grumble) with muffled undertones; (figuratively) murmur, grumble; to show "smoldering discontent" (Souter), droning on in a low, constant murmur. [Examples of onomatopoetic words in English (mimicking particular sounds) include: bubble, murmur, and grumble (see WP, 1, 160).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originonomatop. Definition to mutter, murmur NASB Translation did (1), grumble (2), grumbled (2), grumbling (2), muttering (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1111: γογγύζωγογγύζω; imperfect ἐγόγγυζον; 1 aorist ἐγογγυσα; to murmur, mutter, grumble, say anything in a low tone (according to Pollux and Phavorinus used of the cooing of doves, like the τονθρύζω and τονθορύζω of the more elegant Greek writings; cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 358; (Winers Grammar, 22; Lightfoot on Philippians 2:14)); hence, of those who confer together secretly, τί περί τίνος, John 7:32; of those who discontentedly complain: 1 Corinthians 10:10; πρός τινα, Luke 5:30; μετ' ἀλλήλων, John 6:43; κατά ἰτνος, Matthew 20:11; περί τίνος, John 6:41, 61. (the Sept.; Antoninus 2, 3; Epictetus diss. 1, 29, 55; 4, 1, 79; (others).) (Compare: διαγογγύζω.) Topical Lexicon Term and IdeaThe verb behind Strong’s Greek number 1111 denotes an audible, discontented murmuring—often half-whispered, yet unmistakably hostile to God’s purposes or the authority He has established. It is more than a momentary sigh; it is sustained, willful complaint that fuels unbelief and spreads discord. Old Testament Background The New Testament writers assume the reader’s familiarity with Israel’s wilderness history, where “the whole congregation grumbled” against Moses and Aaron (for example, Exodus 16 and Numbers 14). That pattern of murmuring became a byword for covenant infidelity, culminating in outbreaks of divine judgment. Paul explicitly draws the parallel in 1 Corinthians 10:10, showing that the same heart posture can reappear in the church. Occurrences in the New Testament 1. Matthew 20:11 – Laborers hired early in the day “began to grumble against the landowner” when grace given to others exposed their own envy. Theological Significance 1. Unbelief Exposed. In every setting, grumbling surfaces when God’s revealed will conflicts with human expectation—whether wages (Matthew 20), social associations (Luke 5), or Christ’s identity (John 6–7). Ministry Implications • Preaching and Teaching. Faithful exposition will name grumbling as sin but also drive hearers to the gospel, where gratitude replaces complaint. Historical Reception Patristic writers such as Chrysostom saw Matthew 20 as a warning against jealousy in ministry, urging servants of Christ to rejoice in grace shown to newcomers. Reformers likewise linked Israel’s wilderness grumbling to church conflicts fueled by pride. Across eras the verb has reminded believers that the tongue, though small, can question God’s wisdom. Practical Application 1. Replace grumbling with gratitude: “Give thanks in every circumstance” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Summary Strong’s 1111 warns that persistent, unbelieving complaint stands at odds with discipleship. Whether voiced by first-century laborers, Pharisees, crowds, or Corinthian believers, grumbling reveals hearts yet to rest in the sovereign goodness of God. The Spirit’s remedy is clear: behold the grace of the landowner, feast on the Bread of Life, and walk in thankful obedience, “doing everything without complaining or arguing” (Philippians 2:14, contextual echo). Forms and Transliterations γογγυζετε γογγύζετε γογγύζοντες γογγυζοντος γογγύζοντος γογγύζουσι γογγυζουσιν γογγύζουσιν γογγύζων γογγύσει γόγγυσι γογγύσουσιν εγόγγυζε εγογγυζον εγόγγυζον ἐγόγγυζον εγογγυσαν εγόγγυσαν ἐγόγγυσαν εγόγγυσας egongusan egonguzon egongysan egóngysan egongyzon egóngyzon gonguzete gonguzontos gonguzousin gongyzete gongýzete gongyzontos gongýzontos gongyzousin gongýzousinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 20:11 V-IIA-3PGRK: λαβόντες δὲ ἐγόγγυζον κατὰ τοῦ NAS: When they received it, they grumbled at the landowner, KJV: when they had received [it], they murmured against INT: having received moreover they grumbled against the Luke 5:30 V-IIA-3P John 6:41 V-IIA-3P John 6:43 V-PMA-2P John 6:61 V-PIA-3P John 7:32 V-PPA-GMS 1 Corinthians 10:10 V-PMA-2P 1 Corinthians 10:10 V-AIA-3P Strong's Greek 1111 |
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