Joh 7:12, 43 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 12. Murmuring . Contention, disputing. He deceiveth the people . That is, he is deluding them, or drawing them away by pretending to be the Messiah. (f) "there was much murmuring"

‏ John 7:12

Verse 12. Murmuring. Contention, disputing.

He deceiveth the people. That is, he is deluding them, or drawing them away by pretending to be the Messiah.

(f) "there was much murmuring" Jn 9:16