Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Son of man, prophesy against Gog and say: ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I am against you, Gog, chief prince of Meshek and Tubal. New Living Translation “Son of man, prophesy against Gog. Give him this message from the Sovereign LORD: I am your enemy, O Gog, ruler of the nations of Meshech and Tubal. English Standard Version “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. Berean Standard Bible “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. Berean Literal Bible “ And you, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, thus says the Lord YHWH: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. King James Bible 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: New King James Version “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; New American Standard Bible “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; NASB 1995 “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; NASB 1977 “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; Legacy Standard Bible “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; Amplified Bible “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; Berean Annotated Bible [“] As for you, O son of man, prophesy against Gog (mountain) and declare that this is what the Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH} says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech (drawing out) and Tubal (Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal). Christian Standard Bible “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. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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. American Standard Version 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: Contemporary English Version Ezekiel, son of man, condemn Gog and tell him: You are the ruler of Meshech and Tubal, but I, the LORD, am your enemy! English Revised Version 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: GOD'S WORD® Translation [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. Good News Translation 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. International Standard Version "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! NET Bible "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! New Heart English Bible "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: Webster's Bible Translation 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: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“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. World English Bible “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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“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, Berean Literal Bible “ And you, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, thus says the Lord YHWH: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Young's Literal Translation 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, Smith's Literal Translation 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: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version “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. New American Bible 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. New Revised Standard Version 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! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAND 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; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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 OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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; Brenton Septuagint Translation 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: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Slaughter of Gog's Armies1“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. 2I will turn you around, drive you along, bring you up from the far north, and send you against the mountains of Israel.… Cross References As for you, O son of man, Ezekiel 2:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” Ezekiel 3:17 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. Ezekiel 4:1 “Now you, son of man, take a brick, place it before you, and draw on it the city of Jerusalem. prophesy against Gog Ezekiel 38:2 “Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him Ezekiel 38:3 and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Revelation 20:8 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. and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Ezekiel 6:3 You are to say: ‘O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD! This is what the Lord GOD says to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys: I am about to bring a sword against you, and I will destroy your high places. Ezekiel 13:8 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you have uttered vain words and seen false visions, I am against you, declares the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 14:4 Therefore speak to them and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘When any Israelite sets up idols in his heart and puts a wicked stumbling block before his face, and then comes to the prophet, I the LORD will answer him according to his great idolatry, Behold, I am against you, O Gog, Ezekiel 29:3 Speak to him and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Pharaoh king of Egypt, O great monster who lies among his rivers, who says, ‘The Nile is mine; I made it myself.’ Ezekiel 26:3 therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, O Tyre, I am against you, and I will raise up many nations against you, as the sea brings up its waves. Ezekiel 28:22 And you are to declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I am against you, O Sidon, and I will be glorified within you. They will know that I am the LORD when I execute judgments against her and demonstrate My holiness through her. chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Genesis 10:2 The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. Ezekiel 27:13 Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your merchants. They exchanged slaves and bronze utensils for your merchandise. Ezekiel 32:26 Meshech and Tubal are there with all their multitudes, with their graves all around them. All of them are uncircumcised, slain by the sword, because they spread their terror in the land of the living. Ezekiel 38:14-16 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. Treasury of Scripture 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 Ezekiel 38:2,3 Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him, … Behold Ezekiel 35:3 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. Nahum 2:13 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. Nahum 3:5 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. Ezekiel 38:2 Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him, Jump to Previous Chief Gog Meshech Prince Prophesy Prophet Rosh Ruler Sovereign Tubal WordsJump to Next Chief Gog Meshech Prince Prophesy Prophet Rosh Ruler Sovereign Tubal WordsEzekiel 39 1. God's judgment upon Gog8. Israel's victory 11. Gog's burial in Hamon-gog 17. The feast of the fowls 21. Israel having been plagued for their sins 25. shall be gathered again with eternal favor 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 and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God, called to deliver messages of judgment and restoration to the people of Israel during their Babylonian exile. 2. Gog 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. Meshech and Tubal 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. The Lord GOD The sovereign and covenant-keeping God of Israel, who declares His opposition to Gog and his forces. 5. Prophecy A divine message delivered by Ezekiel, foretelling events of judgment against Gog and the ultimate victory of God. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyGod is in control of history and the nations. His plans will not be thwarted by any earthly power. Divine Judgment God opposes those who rise against Him and His people. This serves as a warning to nations and individuals who defy God's authority. Prophetic Fulfillment 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. Spiritual Warfare The battle against Gog symbolizes the spiritual warfare believers face. We are called to stand firm in faith, knowing God fights for us. Hope and Assurance Despite opposition, God's people can have hope and assurance in His ultimate victory and deliverance. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 39:1?2. How does Ezekiel 39:1 demonstrate God's sovereignty over nations and leaders? 3. What role does prophecy play in understanding God's plans in Ezekiel 39:1? 4. How does Ezekiel 39:1 connect with other prophecies about Gog and Magog? 5. How can believers today prepare for spiritual battles, as seen in Ezekiel 39:1? 6. What lessons from Ezekiel 39:1 can be applied to trusting God's ultimate victory? 7. What is the significance of Gog in Ezekiel 39:1 within biblical prophecy? 8. How does Ezekiel 39:1 relate to the concept of divine judgment? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Ezekiel 39:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 39? 11. Why does Ezekiel 39:1–8 portray a divine intervention against Gog that seemingly contradicts other biblical prophecies about end-times conflicts? 12. What role does Russia play in biblical prophecy? 13. Who were Meshech and Tubal in the Bible? 14. What historical or archaeological evidence supports the existence of 'Gog' and 'Magog' as described in Ezekiel 38:2? What Does Ezekiel 39:1 Mean As for you, O son of manEzekiel is again addressed with the familiar title God uses throughout the book (Ezekiel 2:1; 3:17), emphasizing his humanity in contrast with the divine message he carries. • God singles out the prophet personally, showing that obedience is not optional; Ezekiel must speak even hard words (Jeremiah 1:7). • This call reminds every servant of God that our role is to transmit, not edit, His revelation (2 Timothy 4:2). Prophesy against Gog “Gog” is the mysterious leader introduced in the previous chapter (Ezekiel 38:2). • The prophecy is “against” him, signaling judgment rather than blessing (Ezekiel 25:2; Amos 1:3). • The scope is international; God’s concern extends beyond Israel’s borders to global powers (Psalm 2:1-6; Revelation 20:8). Declare that this is what the Lord GOD says The authority is Yahweh’s, not Ezekiel’s (Ezekiel 13:8; 24:3). • Each oracle begins with this formula to underline divine authorship (Isaiah 1:24). • Because the Lord speaks, fulfillment is certain (Numbers 23:19; Matthew 24:35). Behold, I am against you, O Gog God Himself becomes the opponent (Ezekiel 5:8; Nahum 2:13). • No alliance or military strength can stand when the Creator declares enmity (Psalm 33:10-11). • This mirrors previous judgments on proud rulers like Pharaoh (Ezekiel 29:3-4) and Babylon (Jeremiah 50:31). Chief prince of Meshech and Tubal Gog’s titles root him in real geopolitical spheres (Ezekiel 38:2-3). • Meshech and Tubal were powerful northern peoples known from Genesis 10:2, showing that God tracks the nations’ histories. • By addressing the “chief prince,” God exposes the spiritual and political head driving hostility against His people (Daniel 10:13; Ephesians 6:12). • The mention of specific territories underscores that prophecy intersects with actual events, not mere symbolism. summary Ezekiel 39:1 is a divine summons to the prophet to announce God’s personal opposition to Gog, the formidable leader of northern powers. The verse underlines: • the prophet’s duty to speak exactly what God commands; • the absolute authority of the Lord’s word; • God’s active stance against hostile nations and their rulers; • the concrete historical setting that grounds the prophecy. Because God Himself says, “I am against you,” the outcome of Gog’s rebellion is never in doubt, assuring believers of the Lord’s sovereign protection and ultimate victory. 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). Hebrew As for you,וְאַתָּ֤ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you O son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man, אָדָם֙ (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being prophesy הִנָּבֵ֣א (hin·nā·ḇê) Verb - Nifal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 5012: To prophesy, speak, by inspiration against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Gog גּ֔וֹג (gō·wḡ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1463: 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 Strong's 559: To utter, say that this is what כֹּ֥ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the Lord אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD יְהוִ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH says: אָמַ֖ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Behold, הִנְנִ֤י (hin·nî) Interjection | first person common singular Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! I am against you, אֵלֶ֙יךָ֙ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to O Gog, גּ֔וֹג (gō·wḡ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1463: Gog -- the name of an Israelite, also leader of a northern nation chief רֹ֖אשׁ (rōš) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7218: The head prince נְשִׂ֕יא (nə·śî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist of Meshech מֶ֥שֶׁךְ (me·šeḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4902: Meshech -- a son of Japheth, also his descendants and their land and Tubal. וְתֻבָֽל׃ (wə·ṯu·ḇāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8422: Tubal -- a son of Japheth, also his descendants and their land Links Ezekiel 39:1 NIVEzekiel 39:1 NLT Ezekiel 39:1 ESV Ezekiel 39:1 NASB Ezekiel 39:1 KJV Ezekiel 39:1 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 39:1 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 39:1 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 39:1 French Bible Ezekiel 39:1 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 39:1 You son of man prophesy against Gog (Ezek. 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