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Strong's G1111 γογγύζω (gongyzo)

Gongyzo means “murmur” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1111 — balaq (“Balak”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1111
Language Greek
Linked Usages 21
Books 12

Strong's G1111 Quick Answer

Strong's G1111 γογγύζω (gogguzo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. gogguzo (gong-good'-zo) v. 1. to grumble [of uncertain derivation] It has 21 linked Bible usages across 12 books. Visible English usage signals include murmured and murmur. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
gogguzo (gong-good'-zo) v. 1. to grumble [of uncertain derivation]
Usage
21 linked usages
Books
12 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
murmured and murmur

Meaning and Definition

gogguzo (gong-good'-zo) v. 1. to grumble [of uncertain derivation] KJV: murmur

Original Word
γογγύζω
Transliteration
gogguzo
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1111. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to murmur

Usage: γογγύζω, [in LXX chiefly for לוּן ;] to mutter, murmur: 1Co.10:10; before κατά, Mat.20:11; πρός, Luk.5:30; περί, Jhn.6:41, 61; μετ᾽ ἀλλήλων, Jhn.6:43; with accusative, before περί, Jhn.7:32 (cf. δια-γογγύζω).† (AS)

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How Strong's G1111 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render gogguzo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

murmured Matthew 20:11 Murmur John 6:43

How Strong's G1111 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 12 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1111 (γογγύζω) appears 15 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1111 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1111 in the New Testament

7 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 20:11 KJV

And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,

Luke 5:30 KJV

But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?

John 6:41 KJV

The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.

Strong's G1111 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

12 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 17:3 Septuagint / Brenton

And the people thirsted there for water, and there the people murmured against Moses, saying, Why is this? hast thou brought us up out of Egypt to slay us and our children and our cattle with thirst?

Numbers 11:1 Septuagint / Brenton

And the people murmured sinfully before the Lord; and the Lord heard them and was very angry; and fire was kindled among them from the Lord, and devoured a part of the camp.

Numbers 14:27 Septuagint / Brenton

How long shall I endure this wicked congregation? I have heard their murmurings against me, even the murmuring of the children of Israel, which they have murmured concerning you.

Strong's G1111 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 5:22 Septuagint / Brenton

And when Achior had finished these sayings, all the people standing round about the tent murmured, and the chief men of Holofernes, and all that dwelt by the sea side, and in Moab, spoke that he should kill him.

Wisdom of Sirach 10:25 Septuagint / Brenton

Unto the servant that is wise shall they that are free do service: And he that hath knowledge will not grudge when he is reformed.

Usage Excerpts

First 21 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1111.

Exodus 17:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the people thirsted there for water, and there the people murmured against Moses, saying, Why is this? hast thou brought us up out of Egypt to slay us and our children and our cattle with thirst?
Numbers 11:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the people murmured sinfully before the Lord; and the Lord heard them and was very angry; and fire was kindled among them from the Lord, and devoured a part of the camp.
Numbers 14:27 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
How long shall I endure this wicked congregation? I have heard their murmurings against me, even the murmuring of the children of Israel, which they have murmured concerning you.
Numbers 14:29 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Your carcasses shall fall in this wilderness; and all those of you that were reviewed, and those of you that were numbered from twenty years old and upward, all that murmured against me,
Numbers 17:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the children of Israel murmured the next day against Moses and Aaron, saying, Ye have killed the people of the Lord.
Numbers 17:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it shall be, the man whom I shall choose, his rod shall blossom; and I will remove from me the murmuring of the children of Israel, which they murmur against you.
Judges 1:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it came to pass as she went in, that Othniel urged her to ask a field of her father; and she murmured and cried from off her ass, Thou hast sent me forth into a south land: and Caleb said to her, What is thy request?
Psalms 58:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
They shall be scattered hither and thither for meat; And if they be not satisfied, they shall even murmur.
Psalms 105:25 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they murmured in their tents: They hearkened not to the voice of the Lord.
Isaiah 29:24 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they that erred in spirit shall know understanding, and the murmurers shall learn obedience, and the stammering tongues shall learn to speak peace.
Isaiah 30:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel, Because ye have refused to obey these words, and have trusted in falsehood; and because thou hast murmured, and been confident in this respect:
Lamentations 3:39 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Why should a living man complain, A man concerning his sin?
Matthew 20:11 New Testament, KJV
And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,
Luke 5:30 New Testament, KJV
But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?
John 6:41 New Testament, KJV
The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.
John 6:43 New Testament, KJV
Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves.
John 6:61 New Testament, KJV
When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?
John 7:32 New Testament, KJV
The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.
1 Corinthians 10:10 New Testament, KJV
Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.
Judith 5:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And when Achior had finished these sayings, all the people standing round about the tent murmured, and the chief men of Holofernes, and all that dwelt by the sea side, and in Moab, spoke that he should kill him.
Wisdom of Sirach 10:25 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Unto the servant that is wise shall they that are free do service: And he that hath knowledge will not grudge when he is reformed.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1111, grouped by book.

Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Numbers 5 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Judges 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Lamentations 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
John 4 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1111 FAQ

What does gongyzo (γογγύζω) mean?

Gongyzo (Strong's G1111) is a Greek word most simply glossed "murmur". gogguzo (gong-good'-zo) v. 1. to grumble [of uncertain derivation]

How many times is gongyzo (γογγύζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 21 linked usages for Strong's G1111 across 12 books.

Where can I study gongyzo (γογγύζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1111 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate gongyzo (γογγύζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as murmured and murmur. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1111 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 12 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1111, with linked reader references where each row is available.