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Ezekiel 38:3

GogMeshechTubalMeshechTubal
Judgment

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

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

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.

5 Persia, Cush, and Put will accompany them, all with shields and helmets,

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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
and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal.
KJV
And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal:
WEB
and say, ‘The Lord GOD says: “Behold, I am against you, Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal.
ASV
and say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal:
DARBY
and say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal.
BLB
and say, thus says the Lord YHWH: Behold, I [am] against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal!
ÅB
Og du skal si: Så sier Herren, Israels Gud: Se, jeg kommer over deg, Gog, fyrste over Ros, Mesek og Tubal!
OTB
Og si: ‘Så sier Herren Gud: Se, jeg er imot deg, Gog, fyrste over Rosj, Mesjek og Tubal.
B1930
Og du skal si: Så sier Herren, Israels Gud: Se, jeg kommer over dig, Gog, fyrste over Ros, Mesek og Tubal!

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Cross references

  • Ezekiel 13:8

    Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you have uttered vain words and seen false visions, I am against you, declares the Lord GOD.

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  • Ezekiel 29:3

    Speak to him and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Pharaoh king of Egypt, O great monster who lies among his rivers, who says, ‘The Nile is mine; I made it myself.’

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  • Ezekiel 39:1–10

    “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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  • Ezekiel 35:3

    and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Mount Seir. I will stretch out My hand against you and make you a desolate waste.

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