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Ezekiel 38:2

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Judgment

1 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

“Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him

3 and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal.

4 I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws, and bring you out with all your army—your horses, your horsemen in full armor, and a great company armed with shields and bucklers, all brandishing their swords.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
“Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him
KJV
Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,
WEB
“Son of man, set your face toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him,
ASV
Son of man, set thy face toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him,
DARBY
Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him,
BLB
“Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,
ÅB
Menneskesønn! Vend ditt åsyn mot Gog i Magogs land, fyrsten over Ros, Mesek og Tubal, og spå imot ham!
OTB
«Menneskesønn, vend ditt ansikt mot Gog i landet Magog, fyrsten over Rosj, Mesjek og Tubal, og profetér mot ham.
B1930
Menneskesønn! Vend ditt åsyn mot Gog i Magogs land, fyrsten over Ros, Mesek og Tubal, og spå imot ham!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Ezekiel 39:1

    “As for you, O son of man, prophesy against Gog and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal.

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  • Genesis 10:2

    The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.

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  • Ezekiel 27:13

    Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your merchants. They exchanged slaves and bronze utensils for your merchandise.

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  • Ezekiel 38:3

    and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal.

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  • Revelation 20:8–9

    and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—to assemble them for battle. Their number is like the sand of the seashore.

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  • Ezekiel 2:1

    “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.”

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  • Ezekiel 6:2

    “Son of man, set your face against the mountains of Israel and prophesy against them.

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  • Ezekiel 39:6

    I will send fire on Magog and on those who dwell securely in the coastlands, and they will know that I am the LORD.

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