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Give him this message from the Sovereign LORD: I am your enemy, O Gog, ruler of the nations of Meshech and Tubal. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/39.htm">English Standard Version</a> “And you, son of man, prophesy against Gog and say, Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “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. <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/39.htm">King James Bible</a> Therefore, thou son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal: <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/39.htm">New King James Version</a> “And you, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, I am against you, O Gog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal; <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “And you, son of man, prophesy against Gog and say, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: “Behold, I am against you, Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal; <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/39.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And you, son of man, prophesy against Gog and say, &#8216Thus says the Lord GOD, &#8220Behold, I am against you, O Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech and Tubal; <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And you, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Behold, I am against you, O Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal; <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Now as for you, son of man, prophesy against Gog and say, ‘Thus says Lord Yahweh, “Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal; <a href="/amp/ezekiel/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “And you, son of man, prophesy against Gog, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince (ruler) of Meshech and Tubal; <a href="/csb/ezekiel/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “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 Meshech and Tubal. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> 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 Meshech and Tubal. <a href="/asv/ezekiel/39.htm">American Standard Version</a> And thou, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal: <a href="/cev/ezekiel/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Ezekiel, son of man, condemn Gog and tell him: You are the ruler of Meshech and Tubal, but I, the LORD, am your enemy! <a href="/erv/ezekiel/39.htm">English Revised Version</a> And thou, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD: Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal: <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [The LORD said,] "Son of man, prophesy against Gog. Tell it, 'This is what the Almighty LORD says: I am against you, Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/39.htm">Good News Translation</a> The Sovereign LORD said, "Mortal man, denounce Gog, the chief ruler of the nations of Meshech and Tubal, and tell him that I am his enemy. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/39.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Now as for you, Son of Man, prophesy against Gog and tell him, 'This is what the Lord GOD has to say: "Watch out, Gog, you leader of the head of Meshech and of Tubal! <a href="/msb/ezekiel/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?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. <a href="/net/ezekiel/39.htm">NET Bible</a> "As for you, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say: 'This is what the sovereign LORD says: Look, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal! <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "You, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "Look, I am against you, Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal: <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Therefore, thou son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal: <a href="/web/ezekiel/39.htm">World English Bible</a> “You, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, ‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Behold, I am against you, Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “And you, son of man, prophesy concerning Gog, and you have said, Thus said Lord YHWH: Behold, I [am] against you, O Gog, "" Chief prince of [[or prince of Rosh,]] Meshech and Tubal, <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And thou, son of man, prophesy concerning Gog, and thou hast said: Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Lo, I am against thee, O Gog, Prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, <a href="/slt/ezekiel/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And thou son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, Thus said the Lord Jehovah: Behold me against thee, O Gog, prince of the head of Meshech and Tubal:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And thou, son of man, prophesy against Cog, and say: Thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I come against thee, O Cog, the chief prince of Mosoch and Thubal. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “But as for you, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and you shall say: Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I am above you, O Gog, prince of the head of Meshech and Tubal. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/39.htm">New American Bible</a> You, son of man, prophesy against Gog, saying: Thus says the Lord GOD: Here I am, Gog, coming at you, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And you, mortal, prophesy against Gog, and say: Thus says the Lord GOD: I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> AND you, O Son of man, prophesy against China and say, Thus says the LORD God: Behold, I am against you, O China, the ruler and the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal; <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And you, son of man, prophesy against Gog and say: “Thus says THE LORD OF LORDS, ‘Behold I am against you, Gog, Leader and the Head of Meshek and of Tubil<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And thou, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say: Thus saith the Lord GOD: Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal; <a href="/sep/ezekiel/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And thou, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, Thus saith the Lord; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, Rhos prince of Mesoch and Thobel: <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/39-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=11560" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/39.htm">The Slaughter of Gog's Armies</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">“As for you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">O son</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">of man,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5012.htm" title="5012: hin·nā·ḇê (V-Nifal-Imp-ms) -- To prophesy. A primitive root; to prophesy, i.e. Speak by inspiration.">prophesy</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/1463.htm" title="1463: gō·wḡ (N-proper-ms) -- Gog, the name of an Israelite, also of some nothern nation.">Gog</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wə·’ā·mar·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and declare</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">that this is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">the Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3069.htm" title="3069: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- YHWH. A variation of Yhovah.">GOD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hin·nî (Interjection:: 1cs) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">Behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- To, into, towards. ">I am against you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1463.htm" title="1463: gō·wḡ (N-proper-ms) -- Gog, the name of an Israelite, also of some nothern nation.">O Gog,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš (N-proper-fs) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">chief</a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: nə·śî (N-msc) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">prince</a> <a href="/hebrew/4902.htm" title="4902: me·šeḵ (N-proper-ms) -- The same in form as meshek, but probably of foreign derivation; Meshek, a son of Japheth, and the people descended from him.">of Meshech</a> <a href="/hebrew/8422.htm" title="8422: wə·ṯu·ḇāl (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Or Tubal; probably of foreign derivation; Tubal, a postdiluvian patriarch and his posterity.">and Tubal.</a> 2I will turn you around, drive you along, bring you up from the far north, and send you against the mountains of Israel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezekiel/38-2.htm">Ezekiel 38:2-3</a> “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. <a href="/revelation/20-8.htm">Revelation 20:8</a> 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. <a href="/ezekiel/38-14.htm">Ezekiel 38:14-16</a> Therefore prophesy, son of man, and tell Gog that this is what the Lord GOD says: On that day when My people Israel are dwelling securely, will you not take notice of this? / And you will come from your place out of the far north—you and many peoples with you, all riding horses—a mighty horde, a huge army. / You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the latter days, O Gog, that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me when I show Myself holy in you before their eyes. <a href="/revelation/19-17.htm">Revelation 19:17-18</a> Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, / so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” <a href="/ezekiel/38-21.htm">Ezekiel 38:21-23</a> And I will summon a sword against Gog on all My mountains, declares the Lord GOD, and every man’s sword will be against his brother. / I will execute judgment upon him with plague and bloodshed. I will pour out torrents of rain, hailstones, fire, and sulfur on him and on his troops and on the many nations with him. / I will magnify and sanctify Myself, and I will reveal Myself in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD. <a href="/revelation/16-14.htm">Revelation 16:14-16</a> These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. / “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.” / And they assembled the kings in the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon. <a href="/ezekiel/38-18.htm">Ezekiel 38:18-19</a> Now on that day when Gog comes against the land of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, My wrath will flare up. / In My zeal and fiery rage I proclaim that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. <a href="/revelation/19-19.htm">Revelation 19:19-21</a> Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. / But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. / And the rest were killed with the sword that proceeded from the mouth of the One seated on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh. <a href="/ezekiel/38-4.htm">Ezekiel 38:4</a> 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. <a href="/revelation/20-9.htm">Revelation 20:9</a> And they marched across the broad expanse of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. But fire came down from heaven and consumed them. <a href="/ezekiel/38-8.htm">Ezekiel 38:8-9</a> After a long time you will be summoned. In the latter years you will enter a land that has recovered from war, whose people were gathered from many nations to the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate. They had been brought out from the nations, and all now dwell securely. / You and all your troops, and many peoples with you will go up, advancing like a thunderstorm; you will be like a cloud covering the land. <a href="/revelation/20-7.htm">Revelation 20:7</a> When the thousand years are complete, Satan will be released from his prison, <a href="/ezekiel/38-10.htm">Ezekiel 38:10-12</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will devise an evil plan. / You will say, ‘I will go up against a land of unwalled villages; I will come against a quiet people who dwell securely, all of them living without walls or bars or gates— / in order to seize the spoil and carry off the plunder, to turn a hand against the desolate places now inhabited and against a people gathered from the nations, who have acquired livestock and possessions and who live at the center of the land.’ <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-15</a> Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ... <a href="/ezekiel/38-7.htm">Ezekiel 38:7</a> Get ready; prepare yourself, you and all your company gathered around you; you will be their guard.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Therefore, you son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, Thus said the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against you, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal:son<a href="/ezekiel/38-2.htm">Ezekiel 38:2,3</a> Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him, … Behold<a href="/ezekiel/35-3.htm">Ezekiel 35:3</a> And say unto it, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, O mount Seir, I am against thee, and I will stretch out mine hand against thee, and I will make thee most desolate.<a href="/nahum/2-13.htm">Nahum 2:13</a> Behold, I am against thee, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will burn her chariots in the smoke, and the sword shall devour thy young lions: and I will cut off thy prey from the earth, and the voice of thy messengers shall no more be heard.<a href="/nahum/3-5.htm">Nahum 3:5</a> Behold, I am against thee, saith the LORD of hosts; and I will discover thy skirts upon thy face, and I will shew the nations thy nakedness, and the kingdoms thy shame.the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal.<a href="/ezekiel/38-2.htm">Ezekiel 38:2</a> Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/38-3.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-21.htm">Gog</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-3.htm">Meshech</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-3.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-14.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-14.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-3.htm">Rosh</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-3.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-21.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-3.htm">Tubal</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-14.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/1-3.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-11.htm">Gog</a> <a href="/genesis/10-2.htm">Meshech</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-3.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/daniel/9-2.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/genesis/46-21.htm">Rosh</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-3.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-5.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/genesis/4-22.htm">Tubal</a> <a href="/daniel/2-9.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 39</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/39-1.htm">God's judgment upon Gog</a> 8. <a href="/ezekiel/39-8.htm">Israel's victory</a> 11. <a href="/ezekiel/39-11.htm">Gog's burial in Hamon-gog</a> 17. <a href="/ezekiel/39-17.htm">The feast of the fowls</a> 21. <a href="/ezekiel/39-21.htm">Israel having been plagued for their sins</a> 25. <a href="/ezekiel/39-25.htm">shall be gathered again with eternal favor</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/39.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/39.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>As for you, O son of man, The term "son of man" is a title used frequently for Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity and role as a prophet. It underscores the distinction between God and man, highlighting Ezekiel's position as a mediator of divine messages. This title is also used for Jesus in the New Testament, pointing to His incarnation and role as the ultimate prophet.prophesy against Gog Gog is a figure representing a future enemy of Israel. The identity of Gog has been debated, with some interpretations seeing Gog as a symbolic representation of forces opposed to God’s people. This prophecy is part of a larger eschatological vision, indicating a future conflict involving divine intervention.and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: This phrase establishes the authority of the message. It is not Ezekiel's own words but a direct communication from God. The use of "Lord GOD" (Adonai Yahweh) emphasizes God's sovereignty and covenant relationship with Israel.Behold, I am against you, O Gog, God's opposition to Gog signifies divine judgment. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God opposing those who threaten His people. It assures the faithful of God's protection and ultimate victory over evil.chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Meshech and Tubal were ancient regions, often associated with territories in modern-day Turkey. Historically, these names are linked to tribes known for trade and warfare. The mention of these places situates the prophecy in a recognizable geopolitical context for Ezekiel's audience, while also symbolizing broader hostile powers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet of God, called to deliver messages of judgment and restoration to the people of Israel during their Babylonian exile. 2. <a href="/topical/g/gog.htm">Gog</a> A leader or symbolic figure representing a coalition of nations opposed to God and His people. The identity of Gog is debated, but he is often seen as a future enemy of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/m/meshech_and_tubal.htm">Meshech and Tubal</a> Ancient regions or peoples, often associated with areas in modern-day Turkey or the surrounding regions. They are mentioned in conjunction with Gog, indicating a coalition of forces. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_god.htm">The Lord GOD</a> The sovereign and covenant-keeping God of Israel, who declares His opposition to Gog and his forces. 5. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy.htm">Prophecy</a> A divine message delivered by Ezekiel, foretelling events of judgment against Gog and the ultimate victory of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> God is in control of history and the nations. His plans will not be thwarted by any earthly power. <a href="/topical/d/divine_judgment.htm">Divine Judgment</a> God opposes those who rise against Him and His people. This serves as a warning to nations and individuals who defy God's authority. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a> Prophecies in the Bible often have both immediate and future fulfillments. Understanding this helps us see God's hand in history and His promises for the future. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> The battle against Gog symbolizes the spiritual warfare believers face. We are called to stand firm in faith, knowing God fights for us. <a href="/topical/h/hope_and_assurance.htm">Hope and Assurance</a> Despite opposition, God's people can have hope and assurance in His ultimate victory and deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_39.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 39</a> <a href="/q/why_does_ezekiel_39_1-8_contradict_other_prophecies.htm">Why does Ezekiel 39:1–8 portray a divine intervention against Gog that seemingly contradicts other biblical prophecies about end-times conflicts? </a> <a href="/q/russia's_role_in_biblical_prophecy.htm">What role does Russia play in biblical prophecy?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_philippi_church_important.htm">Who were Meshech and Tubal in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_gog_and_magog's_existence.htm">What historical or archaeological evidence supports the existence of 'Gog' and 'Magog' as described in Ezekiel 38:2?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/39.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 1-20. - In the first main division Ezekiel repeats the substance of what has already been advanced concerning the defeat of Gog (vers. 1-8), after which he strives to represent its completeness (vers. 9-20), by setting forth (1) the immense quantity of spoil Israel should obtain from the fallen foe (vers. 9, 10). (2) the length of time it should take Israel to bury the dead and cleanse the land from defilement (vers. 11-16, and (3) the horrible carnage which should ensue on Gog's destruction, symbolized by a vast sacrificial feast prepared by Jehovah for the beasts and birds (vers. 17-20). Verse 1. - The chief prime of Meshech and Tubal; or, prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal (see on Ezekiel 38:2). <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/39-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>As for you, וְאַתָּ֤ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you O son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of man, אָדָם֙ (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> Ruddy, a human being prophesy הִנָּבֵ֣א (hin·nā·ḇê) Verb - Nifal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5012.htm">Strong's 5012: </a> To prophesy, speak, by inspiration against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Gog גּ֔וֹג (gō·wḡ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1463.htm">Strong's 1463: </a> Gog -- the name of an Israelite, also leader of a northern nation and tell him וְאָ֣מַרְתָּ֔ (wə·’ā·mar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say that this is what כֹּ֥ה (kōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now the Lord אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> The Lord GOD יְהוִ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH says: אָמַ֖ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘Behold, הִנְנִ֤י (hin·nî) Interjection | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> Lo! behold! I am against you, אֵלֶ֙יךָ֙ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to O Gog, גּ֔וֹג (gō·wḡ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1463.htm">Strong's 1463: </a> Gog -- the name of an Israelite, also leader of a northern nation chief רֹ֖אשׁ (rōš) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head prince נְשִׂ֕יא (nə·śî) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist of Meshech מֶ֥שֶׁךְ (me·šeḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4902.htm">Strong's 4902: </a> Meshech -- a son of Japheth, also his descendants and their land and Tubal. וְתֻבָֽל׃ (wə·ṯu·ḇāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8422.htm">Strong's 8422: </a> Tubal -- a son of Japheth, also his descendants and their land <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/39-1.htm">Ezekiel 39:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/39-1.htm">Ezekiel 39:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/39-1.htm">Ezekiel 39:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/39-1.htm">Ezekiel 39:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/39-1.htm">Ezekiel 39:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/39-1.htm">Ezekiel 39:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/39-1.htm">Ezekiel 39:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/39-1.htm">Ezekiel 39:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/39-1.htm">Ezekiel 39:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/39-1.htm">Ezekiel 39:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-1.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 39:1 You son of man prophesy against Gog (Ezek. 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