1112. goggusmos
Berean Strong's Lexicon
goggusmos: Grumbling, murmuring, complaint

Original Word: γογγυσμός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: goggusmos
Pronunciation: gong-goos-MOS
Phonetic Spelling: (gong-goos-mos')
Definition: Grumbling, murmuring, complaint
Meaning: murmuring, grumbling.

Word Origin: Derived from the verb γογγύζω (gogguzō), meaning "to murmur" or "to grumble."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "goggusmos" is תְּלוּנָה (telunah), which also means complaint or murmuring, as seen in the Israelites' complaints in the wilderness (e.g., Exodus 16:7-8).

Usage: The term "goggusmos" refers to a low, muttered complaint or expression of discontent. It is often used in the New Testament to describe the murmuring or grumbling of people who are dissatisfied or rebellious against God or His appointed leaders. This term conveys a sense of secretive or subdued discontent, often expressed in a communal or collective setting.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, public discourse and open debate were common, but "goggusmos" reflects a more private, often subversive form of dissent. In the context of the Bible, it is frequently associated with the Israelites' complaints during their wilderness journey, as well as the early Christian communities' struggles with internal dissatisfaction and division. Grumbling was seen as a lack of faith and trust in God's provision and leadership.

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 1112 goggysmós – murmuring. See 1111 (gongyzō).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from gogguzó
Definition
a muttering, murmuring
NASB Translation
complaint (2), grumbling (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1112: γογγυσμός

γογγυσμός, γογγυσμοῦ, (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 Exhaustive Concordance
grudging, murmuring.

From gogguzo; a grumbling -- grudging, murmuring.

see GREEK gogguzo

Forms and Transliterations
γογγυσμόν γογγυσμος γογγυσμός γογγυσμὸς γογγυσμου γογγυσμοῦ γογγυσμόυ γογγυσμων γογγυσμών γογγυσμῶν gongusmon gongusmōn gongusmos gongusmou gongysmon gongysmôn gongysmōn gongysmō̂n gongysmos gongysmòs gongysmou gongysmoû
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Englishman's Concordance
John 7:12 N-NMS
GRK: καὶ γογγυσμὸς περὶ αὐτοῦ
NAS: There was much grumbling among
KJV: much murmuring among
INT: And grumbling concerning him

Acts 6:1 N-NMS
GRK: μαθητῶν ἐγένετο γογγυσμὸς τῶν Ἑλληνιστῶν
NAS: were increasing [in number], a complaint arose
KJV: there arose a murmuring of the Grecians
INT: disciples there arose a grumbling of the Hellenists

Philippians 2:14 N-GMP
GRK: ποιεῖτε χωρὶς γογγυσμῶν καὶ διαλογισμῶν
NAS: without grumbling or
KJV: without murmurings and
INT: do apart from murmurings and disputings

1 Peter 4:9 N-GMS
GRK: ἀλλήλους ἄνευ γογγυσμοῦ
NAS: to one another without complaint.
KJV: one to another without grudging.
INT: one another without murmurings

Strong's Greek 1112
4 Occurrences


γογγυσμῶν — 1 Occ.
γογγυσμὸς — 2 Occ.
γογγυσμοῦ — 1 Occ.

















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