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Ezekiel 38:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Listen up, turn and face Gog from the land of Magog, the main ruler over Meshech and Tubal, and speak God's message directly against him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's telling Ezekiel to call out specific enemies by name, no backing down.

📚 Historical Context

Ezekiel was a prophet during the Babylonian exile of the Israelites, around the 6th century BC, where he delivered messages from God about judgment on nations opposing Israel. In this verse, God instructs Ezekiel to confront Gog, a figure representing a future enemy leader from the land of Magog, along with regions like Meshech and Tubal, which were likely ancient northern peoples or tribes known for their distant and hostile territories. This prophecy fits into a broader biblical narrative of God's protection over His people and warnings of coming conflicts.

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