![]() There’s plenty of debate over who Gog is, what Magog represents, and what these prophecies ultimately refer to.īut are we modern readers missing something that the original readers would have naturally picked up on? A Hebraic perspective of this foe from the north These prophecies are well-known and much-disputed. In number they are like the sand on the seashore.” (Rev 20:7–8) Toward the end of our Bible, John the Revelator sees in a vision: “When the thousand years are over, Satan will be released from his prison and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth-Gog and Magog-and to gather them for battle.You will advance against my people Israel like a cloud that covers the land.” (Ezek 38:15–16) Through the prophet Ezekiel, God says to Gog (of the land of Magog), “You will come from your place in the far north, you and many nations with you, all of them riding on horses, a great horde, a mighty army.Both passages reference a figure named Gog and a huge army that attacks the people of God. ![]() Two passages in Scripture have cemented Gog and Magog in our minds when we think of the apocalypse: Ezekiel 38–39, and Revelation 20. Price: $15.99 Add to cart Mysterious Gog and Magog Resources on the End Times, Ezekiel, and Revelation Then explore the excerpt below adapted from Mike Heiser’s book The Unseen Realm about how ancient Hebrews would have understood the supernatural idea of a northern foe. Who are Gog and Magog? Is it a person? A place? And what are the modern-day nations that equate to biblical Cush, Put, Gomer, Beth Togarmah?īelow are resources to help you dig deeper into End Times, prophecy, and the books of the Bible related to Gog and Magog. ![]() ![]() We need to go deeper gog full#God tells Gog and Magog he will “put hooks into your jaws, and I will bring you out, and all your army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed in full armor, a great host, all of them with buckler and shield, wielding swords” (38:4).Įarlier in the chapter, Ezekiel indicates Gog and Magog will drag many other nations into a devastating battle against the kings of the South:Ĭush and Put will be with them, all with shields and helmets, also Gomer with all its troops, and Beth Togarmah from the far north with all its troops-the many nations with you. People often wonder about Gog and Magog in the Bible (Ezekiel 38–39). Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Email LinkedIn ![]()
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