γογγυσμὸς
gongysmós
murmuring
Low, muffled expression of dissatisfaction, complaint, or discontent, typically occurring in a group or under one's breath; in contexts, refers to murmuring or muttering in disapproval, often covert or sullen in character; also used for secretive complaint or grumbling, especially against authority or circumstances.
Acts 6:1 · Word #10
Lexicon G1112
| Lemma | γογγυσμός |
| Transliteration | gongysmós |
| Strong's | G1112 |
| Definition | Low, muffled expression of dissatisfaction, complaint, or discontent, typically occurring in a group or under one's breath; in contexts, refers to murmuring or muttering in disapproval, often covert or sullen in character; also used for secretive complaint or grumbling, especially against authority or circumstances. |
Morphology N NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | murmuring |
| Literal | murmuring-grumbling |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | γογγυσμός |
| Strong's | G1112 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1112-02
muttered grumbling
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative, masculine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,NMS); functioning as a singular subject-form noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the onomatopoeic root γογγυζ- denoting low, indistinct complaint, and preserves the noun form as a singular instance or expression of such behavior. "Muttered grumbling" conveys the covert, subdued quality inherent in the term. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
muttered grumbling
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately renders the specific nuance of the Greek. |