These names, then, cover the modern territories of northern and southern russia in europe and siberia to the east in asia. Ezekiel 39 kjv therefore, thou son of man, prophesy. Introductory comments the reader should understand that in my humble opinion ezekiel 38 39 constitute some of the most difficult if not the most difficult prophecies in the entire bible to interpret with confidence. The future russianislamic invasion of israel ezekiel 3839.
Ezekiel 38 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. And the event that ends the church age is the rapture. Home end times prophecy ezekiel 3839 overview and summary this is what the sovereign lord says. Jul 14, 2019 these names, then, cover the modern territories of northern and southern russia in europe and siberia to the east in asia. The two wars of gog magog ezekiel 38 and 39 explained. The attack will be against the nation israel and the goal will be to annihilate gods chosen nation. This and the following chapter form a section dealing with gog, of the land of magog. Now viewing scripture range from the book of ezekiel chapter 38 through chapter 39. This leads us to believe that the battle of ezekiel 38 39 is the event that restarts the clock on the 490year period of time spoken of by daniel, the. Behold, i am against thee, o gog, the chief prince of meshech and tubal.
The book digs deep into the bible, mining for any textual nugget that might reveal some value as to the united states future as an end time player. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. It is agreed by all scholars that these two chapters are a single oracle regarding gog and magog, only a short paragraph at the end of ezekiel 39 having any reference to anything else. Ezekiel chapters 25 to 39 free bible commentary in easy. I am against you, o gog, chief prince of meshech and tubal. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english.
The book of ezekiel is the third of the latter prophets in the tanakh and one of the major prophetic books in the old testament, following isaiah and jeremiah. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. The people mentioned in ezekiel 38 are descendants of japeth and ham, noahs sons, see genesis 10. The only problem with this scenario is that ezekiel 38.
Ezekiel 38 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This cannot happen until the conclusion of 70 th week. A big battle is in israels prophetic future ezekiel 38. Ezekiel 38 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Magog made easier battle of gog and magog ezekiel 39. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel 3839 listen these two chapters should be read together. Ezekiel 38 commentary on ezekiel calvary tucson church. Study ezekiel 38 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. As the church the true israel waxes stronger and stronger, more distant nations will come into collision and must be overthrown before the triumph is complete.
This means that the battle of ezekiel 38 prepares the world for his entrance. Ezekiel 38 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. A big battle is in israels prophetic future ezekiel 38 ezekiel prophesies of a yetfuture battle that turns out to be a huge affair and logically so. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 38 and more. The great victory over gog would fulfill what god had spoken before as also in ezekiel 38. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. They prophesy concerning the same yetfuture battle in israel. Read ezekiel 39 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Read ezekiel 38 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Can the united states of america be found in ezekiel 3839. Ezekiel 38 39 gogmagog are followed by chapters 4048, which talk about the millennium.
This section ezekiel 3839 refers to times subsequent to the restoration of israel. As the church the true israel waxes stronger and stronger, more distant nations will come into collision and. They tell, if interpreted literally, of a coming northern confederacy of nations about the black and caspian seas with persia and north africa, who will invade the promised land after israels restoration to it. This chapter, and that which follows it, are concerning gog and magog, a powerful enemy to the people of israel, that should make a formidable descent upon them, and put them into a consternation, but their army should be routed and their design defeated. Ezekiel 39 kjv therefore, thou son of man, prophesy bible. Ezekiel chapter 38 is a prelude to ezekiel chapter 39 by craig white this is my second commentary covering the battle of gog and magog. Prior to the rapture of the church some have keyed in on the seven years and determined that this battle must take place at the beginning of the seven years of tribulation. Set thy face against gog, the land of magog we find, genesis 10. Gog and his allies will come as a massive, swift, and wellequipped army ezekiel 38.
This is typical of hebrew poetry and of the kind of semipoetical writing which is used in these oracles. The modern nation of russia encompasses all these areas mentioned in ezekiel. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. Ezekiel 38 talks about the big gogmagog battle when russia and turkey and iran and some other nations like libya are going to attack israel. I will bring you from the far north and send you against the mountains of israel. Sep 05, 2015 ezekiel 38 and 39 is a highly symbolic account of the final conflict in israel prior to the establishment of gods kingdom on the earth.
It is agreed by all scholars that these two chapters are a single oracle regarding gog and magog, only a short paragraph at the end of ezekiel 39 having any reference to anything else we are a little embarrassed at the prevailing ignorance of scholars concerning who gog is and who are the nations associated with him. Gog will come against israel when they enjoy considerable safety ezekiel 38. Gog will come against israel when they gathered back to their land ezekiel 38. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Ezekiel prophesied that the lord would use this battle to turn israel back to him and to complete the return of jews from all over the world to israel, not leaving any behind ezekiel 39. Title the book has always been named for its author, ezekiel 1. Introductory comments the reader should understand that in my humble opinion ezekiel 3839 constitute some of the most difficult if not the most difficult prophecies in the entire bible to interpret with confidence.
The time following is full of rebellion against god. Ezekiel 38 39 definitely does not fit at the end of the millennium. Ezekiel 38 is the thirtyeighth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. In my first commentary i identify the people and places involved in the battle of gog and magog. Ezekiel 39 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on ezekiel picking up today in chapter 38, verse 1. Verses 2329 this is the conclusion of the whole matter going before, and has reference not only to the predictions concerning gog and magog, but to all the prophecies of this book concerning the captivity of the house of israel, and then concerning their restoration and return out of their captivity. Ezekiel 38 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws and bring you out with your whole armyyour horses, your horsemen fully armed, and a great horde with large and small shields, all of. Ezekiel 3839 overview and summary grace thru faith.
As mentioned at the beginning of this study, chapter 40 starts a completely new vision that was given years after that of chapters 33 39. I am against you, gog, chief prince of meshek and tubal. Mark is a leading bible prophecy expert, prolific author who has penned over 20 books on the end times, senior pastor of faith bible church located in oklahoma, and adjunct faculty member of the dallas. Eze 37 begins with the dry bones of israel scattered in gentile lands eze 37. David reagan and i recently had the pleasure of interviewing dr. This chapter, and that which follows it, are concerning gog and magog, a powerful enemy to the people of israel, that should make a formidable descent upon them, and. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. And finally the battle of ezekiel 38, having turned gods focus back to israel, means the age of the church has ended. Ezekiel chapters 25 to 39 free bible commentary in easy english. Most teaching that passage today see the events of chapter 37 beginning to take shape after israel. For that reason the rapture has to happen before or no later than during ezekiels battle. We are a little embarrassed at the prevailing ignorance of scholars concerning who gog is and who are the nations associated with him. The prophecy of the dry bones in ezekiel 37 see notes sees the resurrection of an entire nation israel after a long period of inactivity.
Gog will come against israel when they are prosperous ezekiel 38. According to the book itself, it records six visions of the prophet ezekiel, exiled in babylon, during the 22 years from 593 to 571 bc, although it is the product of a long and complex history and does not necessarily preserve the very. The last conflict of the world with god, and the complete overthrow of the former. Hitchcock discusses the us in ezekiel 3839 the christ in. This section ezekiel 38 39 refers to times subsequent to the restoration of israel. This chapter continues and concludes the prophecy against gog and magog, in whose destruction god crowns his favour to his people israel, which shines very brightly after the scattering of that black cloud in the close. Ezekiel 38 gogs attack on israel during the millennial reign of christ. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he was for the propheti. The overthrow of gog and his forces is here retold in different language and in fuller detail. One difficulty relates to the identity of the major characters. At some time during the end of this present age, there will be a massive invasion involving islamic nations aligned with the country which today is called russia. Ezekiel 39 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. For more information please first read my commentary titled.
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