γογγυσμόςgongysmós
a grumbling
Greek (New Testament) · G1112
Meanings
a murmuring, muttering: John 7:12, Acts 6:1; ἄνευ γ., 1 Peter 4:9; plural, χωρὶς γ., Philippians 2:14.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- John 7:12 There was a lot of grumbling about him among the crowds. Some argued, “He’s a good man,” but others said, “He’s nothing but a fraud who deceives the people.”
- Acts 6:1 But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food.
- Philippians 2:14 Do everything without complaining and arguing,
- 1 Peter 4:9 Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.