Definition and Nature:
Grumblers are individuals who express dissatisfaction or complaints, often characterized by a negative attitude and a lack of gratitude. In the biblical context, grumbling is seen as a manifestation of unbelief and discontentment with God's provision and sovereignty. It is often associated with a rebellious spirit and a lack of trust in God's plans and purposes.

Biblical Instances:
The Bible provides several examples of grumbling, particularly among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. One of the most notable instances is found in the Book of Exodus, where the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron due to a lack of food and water. In Exodus 16:2-3 , it is recorded: "And there in the desert they all grumbled against Moses and Aaron. 'If only we had died by the LORD’s hand in the land of Egypt,' they said. 'There we sat by pots of meat and ate our fill of bread, but you have brought us into this desert to starve this whole assembly to death!'"

Another significant instance is in Numbers 14:2-4 , where the Israelites grumbled after the report of the spies: "All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, 'If only we had died in the land of Egypt, or if only we had died in this wilderness! Why is the LORD bringing us into this land to fall by the sword? Our wives and children will become plunder. Would it not be better for us to go back to Egypt?' So they said to one another, 'Let us appoint a leader and return to Egypt.'"

Consequences of Grumbling:
Grumbling is portrayed in the Bible as a serious offense against God. It reflects a lack of faith and can lead to severe consequences. In Numbers 14:27-29 , God responds to the grumbling of the Israelites: "How long will this wicked congregation grumble against Me? I have heard the complaints that the Israelites are making against Me. So tell them: As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. Your bodies will fall in this wilderness—all who were numbered in the census, everyone twenty years of age or older—because you have grumbled against Me."

The New Testament also warns against grumbling. In 1 Corinthians 10:10 , Paul admonishes the believers: "And do not grumble, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel." This reference to the Old Testament underscores the seriousness of grumbling and its potential to invoke divine judgment.

Theological Implications:
Grumbling is often linked to a lack of contentment and trust in God's provision. It is seen as a failure to recognize God's sovereignty and goodness. Philippians 2:14-15 encourages believers to "Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world."

Practical Application:
Believers are called to cultivate an attitude of gratitude and trust in God's provision, even in difficult circumstances. This involves recognizing God's faithfulness and choosing to focus on His promises rather than present difficulties. James 5:9 advises, "Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!"

In summary, grumbling is depicted in the Bible as a serious sin that reflects a heart of unbelief and discontentment. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's sovereignty and to maintain a spirit of gratitude and faithfulness.1113. goggustes -- a murmurer
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Philip the Evangelist
... The purpose of the appointment being to conciliate the grumblers in the Hellenist
section of the Church, the persons chosen would probably belong to it. ...
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The Waters of Meribah
... The lament of a later prophet fits these hereditary grumblers,"'In vain have I smitten
your children; they received no correction.' The place where they ...
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'Why Should I?'
... Why, the envious man himself. So with grumbling and discontent: it is very unpleasant
for those around; but how unhappy are the grumblers themselves! ...
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The Church and Her Mission, or the Three Constitutional Synods ...
... The new arrangement was violently opposed. What right, asked grumblers, had the
Synod to saddle individual congregations with the debts of the whole Church? ...
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Mission Work in Chicago
... Most of the people took my advice and left at the proper time. Just a few backsliders
and chronic grumblers remained to hear Brother B"'s message. ...
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The Epistle of Judas
... uses language already familiar to his readers in the Assumption of Moses, where
(v.5, vii, 7, 9) 16 the vicious religionists are called grumblers, whose talk ...
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Grumblers (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Grumblers (1 Occurrence). Jude 1:16 These are
murmurers and complainers, walking after their lusts (and ...
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Grumbled (13 Occurrences)

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Grumbling (13 Occurrences)

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Jude (4 Occurrences)
... 6. Grumblers, Fault-finders, Pleasure-seekers, Boasters, Parasites. "These
are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts.... ...
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Epistle (13 Occurrences)

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