"a muttering, murmuring, low and suppressed discourse, Jn. 7:12; the expression of secret and sullen discontent, murmuring, complaint, Acts 6:1; Phil. 2:14; 1 Pet. 4:9*"
Definition and meaning
a muttering, murmuring, low and suppressed discourse, Jn. 7:12; the expression of secret and sullen discontent, murmuring, complaint, Acts 6:1; Phil. 2:14; 1 Pet. 4:9*
In the original Greek the word is written: γογγυσμός
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of gongysmos (G1112) across the King James Bible.
And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.
And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
Use hospitality one to another without grudging.
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Common questions
Strong's G1112 (gongysmos) is a Greek word that means: a muttering, murmuring, low and suppressed discourse, Jn. 7:12; the expression of secret and sullen discontent, murmuring, complaint, Acts 6:1; Phil. 2:14; 1 Pet. 4:9* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word gongysmos (G1112) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1112 is gongysmos, a Greek word defined as: a muttering, murmuring, low and suppressed discourse, Jn. 7:12; the expression of secret and sullen discontent, murmuring, complaint, Acts 6:1; Phil. . James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
gongysmos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.