1111. gogguzó

Lexicon

gogguzó: To grumble, murmur, complain

Original Word: γογγύζω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: gogguzó
Pronunciation: gong-GOO-zo
Phonetic Spelling: (gong-good'-zo)
Definition: To grumble, murmur, complain
Meaning: I whisper, murmur, grumble (generally of smoldering discontent).

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 Origin
onomatop.
Definition
to mutter, murmur
NASB Translation
did (1), grumble (2), grumbled (2), grumbling (2), muttering (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1111: γογγύζω

γογγύζω; 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

Word Origin: Onomatopoeic word, likely of imitative origin, reflecting the sound of murmuring or grumbling.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3885 לוּן (lun): To lodge, to murmur, to complain. This Hebrew term is often used in the Old Testament to describe the Israelites' complaints against God during their wilderness journey.
• H8519 תְּלוּנָה (telunah): Complaint, murmuring. This noun form is used to describe the act of complaining or expressing dissatisfaction, particularly in the context of the Israelites' rebellion.

These Hebrew terms provide a background to the concept of grumbling as seen in the Greek New Testament, illustrating a consistent theme of human discontent and the call to trust in divine providence throughout the biblical narrative.

Usage: The verb γογγύζω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of murmuring or grumbling, typically in a context of discontent or complaint against authority or circumstances. It is often used to depict a negative attitude or lack of faith.

Context: The Greek verb γογγύζω appears in several New Testament passages, illustrating the human tendency to express dissatisfaction and lack of trust in God's provision and leadership. This term is notably used in contexts where individuals or groups express discontent, often in a manner that reflects a deeper spiritual issue of unbelief or rebellion.

In the Gospel of John, γογγύζω is used to describe the reaction of the Jews to Jesus' teachings. For example, in John 6:41, the Jews "began to grumble about Him because He said, 'I am the bread that came down from heaven.'" This grumbling reflects their struggle to accept Jesus' divine origin and mission.

The Apostle Paul, in 1 Corinthians 10:10, warns the Corinthian church against grumbling, drawing a parallel to the Israelites in the wilderness who grumbled against God and faced consequences: "And do not grumble, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel." This serves as a cautionary reminder of the spiritual dangers associated with a complaining spirit.

The use of γογγύζω in the New Testament underscores the importance of maintaining faith and trust in God's plan, even when circumstances are challenging. It highlights the destructive nature of grumbling, which can lead to division and a weakening of community and faith.

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 gongýzousin

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 20:11 V-IIA-3P
GRK: 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
GRK: καὶ ἐγόγγυζον οἱ Φαρισαῖοι
NAS: and their scribes [began] grumbling at His disciples,
KJV: and Pharisees murmured against his
INT: And grumbled the Pharisees

John 6:41 V-IIA-3P
GRK: Ἐγόγγυζον οὖν οἱ
NAS: the Jews were grumbling about
KJV: The Jews then murmured at him,
INT: Were grumbling therefore the

John 6:43 V-PMA-2P
GRK: αὐτοῖς Μὴ γογγύζετε μετ' ἀλλήλων
NAS: and said to them, Do not grumble among
KJV: said unto them, Murmur not among
INT: to them not Grumble with one another

John 6:61 V-PIA-3P
GRK: ἑαυτῷ ὅτι γογγύζουσιν περὶ τούτου
NAS: that His disciples grumbled at this,
KJV: his disciples murmured at it,
INT: himself that grumble concerning this

John 7:32 V-PPA-GMS
GRK: τοῦ ὄχλου γογγύζοντος περὶ αὐτοῦ
NAS: the crowd muttering these things
KJV: that the people murmured such things
INT: of the crowd grumbling concerning him

1 Corinthians 10:10 V-PMA-2P
GRK: μηδὲ γογγύζετε καθάπερ τινὲς
NAS: Nor grumble, as some of them did,
KJV: Neither murmur ye, as some
INT: Neither grumble you as some

1 Corinthians 10:10 V-AIA-3P
GRK: τινὲς αὐτῶν ἐγόγγυσαν καὶ ἀπώλοντο
NAS: as some of them did, and were destroyed
KJV: also murmured, and
INT: some of them grumbled and perished

Strong's Greek 1111
8 Occurrences

ἐγόγγυσαν — 1 Occ.
ἐγόγγυζον — 3 Occ.
γογγύζετε — 2 Occ.
γογγύζοντος — 1 Occ.
γογγύζουσιν — 1 Occ.