Lexical Summary goggusmos: Grumbling, murmuring, complaint Original Word: γογγυσμός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance grudging, murmuring. From gogguzo; a grumbling -- grudging, murmuring. see GREEK gogguzo HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1112 goggysmós – murmuring. See 1111 (gongyzō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gogguzó Definition a muttering, murmuring NASB Translation complaint (2), grumbling (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1112: γογγυσμόςγογγυσμός, γογγυσμοῦ, ὁ (γογγύζω, which see), a murmur, murmuring, muttering; applied to a. secret debate: περί τίνος, John 7:12. b. secret displeasure, not openly avowed: πρός τινα, Acts 6:1; in plural χωρίς or ἄνευ γογγυσμῶν without querulous discontent, without murmurings, i. e. with a cheerful and willing mind, Philippians 2:14; 1 Peter 4:9 (where L T Tr WH read the singular). (Exodus 16:7ff; Wis. 1:10f; Antoninus 9, 37.) Strong’s Greek 1112 designates the low-voiced, half-suppressed discontent that corrodes faith and fellowship. Scripture presents it as a heart-issue, manifesting itself in whispered dissent, private fault-finding, or open displeasure—always antithetical to trust in God and love for neighbor. Old Testament Background The Septuagint regularly employs the cognate verb to describe Israel’s reaction to hardship in the wilderness (for example, Exodus 16:7–9; Numbers 14:27). There murmuring is portrayed as unbelief that questions God’s goodness despite undeniable evidences of His saving power. This backdrop informs every New Testament appearance of the noun: grumbling is never a harmless verbal tic; it is a spiritual posture that recalls the rebellion of the wilderness generation. New Testament Occurrences 1. John 7:12 – The crowds “murmur” about Jesus’ identity. Their divided, sotto‐voce debate reveals resistance to clear revelation: the Light has come, yet they whisper in the shadows. Exegetical Insights • The term focuses on the whispered nature of dissent. It is not necessarily loud opposition but an undercurrent that erodes community from within. Historical and Ministry Significance Early Christian writers quickly perceived the danger. The Didache warns against complaining during table fellowship; shepherds of the second and third centuries echo the apostolic concern that murmuring destabilizes congregations. Throughout church history revivals have often been stifled by internal gripes that, though quieter than heresy, prove just as destructive. Pastoral Applications • Diagnose the heart. Murmuring signals misaligned affections; the remedy is renewed gratitude (Colossians 3:15). Key Cross-References Numbers 14:27; 1 Corinthians 10:10; Jude 16; Philippians 4:6; Hebrews 13:15. Summary Strong’s 1112 alerts believers to a subtle yet serious sin. Whether aimed at God or fellow saints, murmuring contradicts God’s proven faithfulness, quenches joy, and fractures community. The gospel supplies both motive and power to exchange secret dissatisfaction for public praise, enabling the church to reflect her Lord with unshadowed light. Englishman's Concordance John 7:12 N-NMSGRK: καὶ γογγυσμὸς περὶ αὐτοῦ NAS: There was much grumbling among KJV: much murmuring among INT: And grumbling concerning him Acts 6:1 N-NMS Philippians 2:14 N-GMP 1 Peter 4:9 N-GMS Strong's Greek 1112 |
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