Ezekiel 38:17-39:6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
17 “This is what the Lord God says: Are you the one I spoke about in former times through My servants, the prophets of Israel, who for years prophesied in those times that I would bring you against them? 18 Now on that day, the day when Gog comes against the land of Israel”—this is the declaration of the Lord God—“My wrath will flare up.[a] 19 I swear in My zeal and fiery rage:(A) On that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. 20 The fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the animals of the field, every creature that crawls on the ground, and every human being on the face of the earth will tremble before Me. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground. 21 I will call for a sword against him on all My mountains”—the declaration of the Lord God—“and every man’s sword will be against his brother.(B) 22 I will execute judgment on him with plague and bloodshed. I will pour out torrential rain, hailstones, fire, and brimstone on him, as well as his troops and the many peoples who are with him.(C) 23 I will display My greatness and holiness, and will reveal Myself in the sight of many nations.(D) Then they will know that I am Yahweh.
The Disposal of Gog
39 “As for you, son of man, prophesy against Gog and say: This is what the Lord God says: Look, I am against you, Gog, chief prince of[b] Meshech and Tubal.(E) 2 I will turn you around, drive you on,(F) and lead you up from the remotest parts of the north. I will bring you against the mountains of Israel. 3 Then I will knock your bow from your left hand and make your arrows drop from your right hand. 4 You, all your troops, and the peoples who are with you will fall on the mountains of Israel. I will give you as food to every kind of predatory bird and to the wild animals. 5 You will fall on the open field,(G) for I have spoken.” This is the declaration of the Lord God.
6 “I will send fire against Magog(H) and those who live securely on the coasts and islands. Then they will know that I am Yahweh.
Footnotes
- Ezekiel 38:18 Lit up in My anger
- Ezekiel 39:1 Or Gog, prince of Rosh,
Ezekiel 38:17-39:6
International Standard Version
A Prediction for the Distant Future
17 “This is what the Lord God says: ‘Surely you’re the one about whom I spoke years ago in the writings[a] of my servants, Israel’s prophets, aren’t you? They predicted back then that I would bring you up after many years, didn’t they? 18 So it will be that on that day, when Gog[b] invades the land of Israel,’ declares the Lord God, ‘my zeal will ignite my anger. 19 Because of my zeal and burning anger, at that time[c] there will be a massive earthquake throughout the land of Israel. 20 I’m going to shake the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the wild beasts, all the creatures that crawl on the earth, and every single human being who lives on the surface of the earth. Mountains will collapse, as will their mountain passages, and every wall will fall to the ground. 21 Then I’ll call for war against Gog[d] on top of every mountain,’ declares the Lord God, ‘and every weapon of war will be turned against their fellow soldier. 22 I’ll judge them with disease and bloodshed. I’ll shower him, his soldiers, and the vast army that accompanies him with a torrential flood, hailstones, fire, and sulfur. 23 I will exalt myself and demonstrate my holiness, making myself known to many people, who will learn that I am the Lord.’”
The Destruction of Gog
39 “Now as for you, Son of Man, prophesy against Gog[e] and tell him, ‘This is what the Lord God has to say: “Watch out, Gog, you leader of the head[f] of Meshech and of Tubal! 2 I’m going to turn you around, drag you along to your destruction,[g] and bring you up from the farthest parts of the north, and carry you to the mountains of Israel. 3 There I will strike your bow from your left hand and your arrows from your right, causing your fall. 4 You will collapse on the mountains of Israel, along with all of your soldiers and the nations that have accompanied you. There the raptors, vultures,[h] and wild animals will feed on you. 5 You will fall dead in the open fields, because I have ordered this to happen,’ declares the Lord God. 6 ‘I’m also going to incinerate Magog, along with those who are settled down and at home in the islands. That’s when they’ll learn that I am the Lord.
Footnotes
- Ezekiel 38:17 Lit. ago by the hand
- Ezekiel 38:18 I.e. a mountain tribe north of Assyria
- Ezekiel 38:19 Lit. day
- Ezekiel 38:21 I.e. a mountain tribe north of Assyria
- Ezekiel 39:1 I.e. a mountain tribe north of Assyria
- Ezekiel 39:1 Or of Rosh,
- Ezekiel 39:2 So LXX; MT reads around, lead you
- Ezekiel 39:4 Or carrion feeders
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