In the context of the Bible, "whisperers" refers to individuals who engage in secretive or malicious gossip, often sowing discord and strife among people. This behavior is consistently condemned in Scripture, as it undermines community, trust, and the moral fabric of society.

Biblical References:

1. Proverbs 16:28 · "A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip separates close friends." This verse highlights the destructive nature of whisperers, who, through their secretive talk, can create division and break the bonds of friendship.

2. Romans 1:29-30 · "They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents." In this passage, whisperers are listed among various sinful behaviors that characterize those who have turned away from God. The inclusion of gossip and slander in this list underscores the severity of such actions.

3. 2 Corinthians 12:20 · "For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalries, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder." Here, the Apostle Paul expresses concern that whispering and gossiping might be present in the Corinthian church, indicating that such behavior is contrary to the unity and peace expected within the Christian community.

Theological Implications:

Whisperers are often associated with deceit and betrayal, as their actions are typically carried out in secret, away from the scrutiny of those they discuss. This behavior is antithetical to the Christian call to love one's neighbor and to live in truth and transparency. The Bible's condemnation of whisperers serves as a warning to believers to guard their tongues and to foster an environment of honesty and integrity.

Moral and Ethical Considerations:

From a moral standpoint, whispering is seen as a violation of the commandment to love others as oneself (Matthew 22:39). It is an act that can cause significant harm, not only to the individuals being spoken about but also to the community as a whole. The ethical teachings of the Bible encourage believers to speak truthfully and to avoid engaging in or listening to gossip.

Practical Application:

Believers are encouraged to be vigilant against the temptation to engage in whispering. This involves cultivating a heart of love and compassion, seeking to build others up rather than tear them down. Practically, this can be achieved by:

· Refraining from speaking about others in their absence unless it is to praise or support them.
· Addressing conflicts directly with the individuals involved, following the biblical model of reconciliation (Matthew 18:15-17).
· Encouraging others to speak positively and to avoid participating in conversations that could lead to gossip or slander.

In summary, whisperers are depicted in the Bible as individuals who engage in harmful and divisive speech. The Scriptures call believers to reject such behavior and to pursue a life marked by truth, love, and unity.

Jowett -- Apostolic Optimism
... reprobate minds," "unrighteousness, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full
of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity, whisperers, backbiters, hateful ...
/.../various/the worlds great sermons volume 10/jowett apostolic optimism.htm

Of the Remedy for the Second Source of Weariness.
... If, on the other hand, there are any who, blinded by insensate spite, rejoice that
we have committed a mistake, whisperers as they are, and slanderers, and ...
/.../on the catechising of the uninstructed/chapter 11 of the remedy for.htm

Rom. I. 28
... Ver.30. "Whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, despiteful," and classing things
which to many seem indifferent among his charges, he further strengthens his ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily v rom i 28.htm

Sin and the Penalty of Sin the Same.
... with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness;
full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, backbiters, odious ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 24 xxii sin and the.htm

Whether Tale-Bearing is a Sin Distinct from Backbiting?
... On the contrary, A gloss on Rom.1:29,30, "Tale-bearers, backbiters [Douay: 'whisperers,
detractors']" says: "Tale-bearers sow discord among friends; backbiters ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether tale-bearing is a sin.htm

Letter xv. Social and Relative Duties.
... and evil speaking, be put away from you." "Debates, envyings, wrath, strifes,
backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults." "Whisperers, backbiters, haters of ...
/.../letter xv social and relative.htm

Sin's Brood.
... deceit, malignity. Men are whisperers, backbiters, God-haters, and
self-lovers, in that they are insolent, haughty, boastful. They ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks about jesus/sins brood.htm

Guilt of Neglecting the Heathen.
... filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness;
full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, back-biters ...
/.../dibble/thoughts on missions/chapter iii guilt of neglecting.htm

A Caution against Bigotry
... all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full
of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, backbiters, despiteful ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 38 a caution against.htm

From the Seventh to the End of the Tenth Commandment
... The Holy Scripture (Rom.1:29) calls this class of sinners whisperers, and says that
they will not enter into Heaven"that is, as long as they continue in the ...
/.../kinkead/baltimore catechism no 4/lesson 34 from the seventh.htm

Whisperers (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Whisperers (1 Occurrence). Psalms 58:5 Which hearkeneth
not to the voice of whisperers, A charmer of charms most skilful. (YLT). ...
/w/whisperers.htm - 6k

Whisperer (4 Occurrences)

/w/whisperer.htm - 7k

Whoredom (58 Occurrences)
... been filled with all unrighteousness, whoredom, wickedness, covetousness, malice;
full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil dispositions; whisperers, (YLT). ...
/w/whoredom.htm - 24k

Whisperest (1 Occurrence)

/w/whisperest.htm - 6k

Fornication (52 Occurrences)
... filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness;
full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, (KJV WBS). ...
/f/fornication.htm - 24k

Debate (13 Occurrences)
... filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness;
full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, (KJV WBS). ...
/d/debate.htm - 11k

Dispositions (2 Occurrences)
... 1:29 being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, covetousness, malice; full
of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil dispositions; whisperers, (DBY YLT). ...
/d/dispositions.htm - 7k

Malignity (1 Occurrence)
... filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness;
full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, (KJV ASV ...
/m/malignity.htm - 8k

Maliciousness (2 Occurrences)
... filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness;
full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, (KJV ASV WBS ...
/m/maliciousness.htm - 7k

Charmer (5 Occurrences)
... In Isaiah 19:3 the word "charmers" is the rendering of the Hebrew 'ittim,
meaning, properly, necromancers (RV marg., "whisperers"). ...
/c/charmer.htm - 8k

Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus