Ezekiel 39:6
New International Version
I will send fire on Magog and on those who live in safety in the coastlands, and they will know that I am the LORD.

New Living Translation
And I will rain down fire on Magog and on all your allies who live safely on the coasts. Then they will know that I am the LORD.

English Standard Version
I will send fire on Magog and on those who dwell securely in the coastlands, and they shall know that I am the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
I will send fire on Magog and on those who dwell securely in the coastlands, and they will know that I am the LORD.

King James Bible
And I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell carelessly in the isles: and they shall know that I am the LORD.

New King James Version
“And I will send fire on Magog and on those who live in security in the coastlands. Then they shall know that I am the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
“And I will send fire upon Magog and those who inhabit the coastlands in safety; and they will know that I am the LORD.

NASB 1995
“And I will send fire upon Magog and those who inhabit the coastlands in safety; and they will know that I am the LORD.

NASB 1977
“And I shall send fire upon Magog and those who inhabit the coastlands in safety; and they will know that I am the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
“And I will send fire upon Magog and those who inhabit the coastlands securely; and they will know that I am Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
“I will also send fire on Magog and on those who live securely in the coastlands; and they will know [without any doubt] that I am the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
“ ‘I will send fire against Magog and those who live securely on the coasts and islands. Then they will know that I am the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will send fire against Magog and those who live securely on the coasts and islands. Then they will know that I am Yahweh.

American Standard Version
And I will send a fire on Magog, and on them that dwell securely in the isles; and they shall know that I am Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
I will set fire to the land of Magog and to those nations along the seacoast that think they are so secure, and they will know that I am the LORD.

English Revised Version
And I will send a fire on Magog, and on them that dwell securely in the isles: and they shall know that I am the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will send fire on Magog and on those who live safely on the coasts. Then they will know that I am the LORD.

Good News Translation
I will start a fire in the land of Magog and along all the seacoasts where people live undisturbed, and everyone will know that I am the LORD.

International Standard Version
I'm also going to incinerate Magog, along with those who are settled down and at home in the islands. That's when they'll learn that I am the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
I will send fire on Magog and on those who dwell securely in the coastlands, and they will know that I am the LORD.

NET Bible
I will send fire on Magog and those who live securely in the coastlands; then they will know that I am the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
I will send a fire on Magog, and on those who dwell securely in the islands; and they shall know that I am the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell carelessly in the isles: and they shall know that I am the LORD.

World English Bible
“I will send a fire on Magog and on those who dwell securely in the islands. Then they will know that I am Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I have sent a fire against Magog, "" And against the confident inhabitants of the islands, "" And they have known that I [am] YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
And I have sent a fire against Magog, And against the confident inhabitants of the isles, And they have known that I am Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I sent a fire upon Magog, and upon them dwelling with confidence in the islands: and they knew that I am Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I will send a fire on Magog, and on them that dwell confidently in the islands: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I will send a fire upon Magog, and upon those who are living confidently in the islands. And they shall know that I am the Lord.

New American Bible
I will send fire against Magog and against those who live securely on the seacoast, and they will know that I am the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
I will send fire on Magog and on those who live securely in the coastlands; and they shall know that I am the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And I will send a fire on Mongolia, and on the people who dwell peacefully in the islands; and they shall know that I am the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I shall send fire on Magog and upon the dwellers of islands who are in quietness, and they shall know that I AM LORD JEHOVAH
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And I will send a fire on Magog, and on them that dwell safely in the isles; and they shall know that I am the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I will send a fire upon Gog, and the islands shall be securely inhabited: and they shall know that I am the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Slaughter of Gog's Armies
5You will fall in the open field, for I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD. 6I will send fire on Magog and on those who dwell securely in the coastlands, and they will know that I am the LORD. 7So I will make My holy name known among My people Israel and will no longer allow it to be profaned. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel.…

Cross References
Revelation 20:9
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.

Revelation 16:14-16
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.

Isaiah 66:15-16
For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. / For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD.

Jeremiah 49:27
“I will set fire to the walls of Damascus; it will consume the fortresses of Ben-hadad.”

Amos 1:4
So I will send fire upon the house of Hazael to consume the citadels of Ben-hadad.

Amos 1:7
So I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza, to consume its citadels.

Amos 1:10
So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre to consume its citadels.”

Amos 1:12
So I will send fire upon Teman to consume the citadels of Bozrah.”

Amos 1:14
So I will kindle a fire in the walls of Rabbah to consume its citadels amid war cries on the day of battle and a violent wind on the day of tempest.

Zephaniah 1:18
Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth.

Zephaniah 3:8
Therefore wait for Me,” declares the LORD, “until the day I rise to testify. For My decision is to gather nations, to assemble kingdoms, to pour out upon them My indignation—all My burning anger. For all the earth will be consumed by the fire of My jealousy.

Isaiah 29:6
you will be visited by the LORD of Hosts with thunder and earthquake and loud noise, with windstorm and tempest and consuming flame of fire.

Isaiah 30:30
And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones.

Isaiah 34:8-10
For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion. / Edom’s streams will be turned to tar, and her soil to sulfur; her land will become a blazing pitch. / It will not be quenched—day or night. Its smoke will ascend forever. From generation to generation it will lie desolate; no one will ever again pass through it.

Isaiah 66:24
“As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.”


Treasury of Scripture

And I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell carelessly in the isles: and they shall know that I am the LORD.

Ezekiel 30:8,16
And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I have set a fire in Egypt, and when all her helpers shall be destroyed…

Ezekiel 38:19-22
For in my jealousy and in the fire of my wrath have I spoken, Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel; …

Amos 1:4,7,10
But I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, which shall devour the palaces of Benhadad…

carelessly.

Ezekiel 38:11
And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages; I will go to them that are at rest, that dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates,

Judges 18:7
Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no magistrate in the land, that might put them to shame in any thing; and they were far from the Zidonians, and had no business with any man.

in the isles

Ezekiel 38:6,13
Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with thee…

Psalm 72:10
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.

Isaiah 66:19
And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, to Tubal, and Javan, to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles.

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Ezekiel 39
1. God's judgment upon Gog
8. 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














I will send fire
The phrase "I will send fire" is a powerful declaration of divine judgment. In the Hebrew text, the word for "fire" is "אֵשׁ" (esh), which often symbolizes God's purifying and consuming power. Throughout the Old Testament, fire is frequently associated with God's presence and judgment, as seen in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:24) and the consuming fire on Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:18). This imagery underscores the seriousness of God's intervention and His ability to execute judgment upon nations.

on Magog
"Magog" is a term that has sparked much debate among scholars and theologians. Historically, Magog is often associated with a people or region located in the far north of Israel. Some interpretations link Magog to the Scythians, a nomadic group known for their military prowess. In a prophetic context, Magog represents a coalition of nations opposed to God's people. The mention of Magog here signifies a broader eschatological conflict, where God asserts His sovereignty over all nations.

and on those who dwell securely
The phrase "and on those who dwell securely" suggests a false sense of security among the people. The Hebrew word "לָבֶטַח" (labetach) implies living in confidence or without fear. This security is not rooted in God but in human strength or alliances. The prophetic message warns against complacency and self-reliance, reminding believers that true security comes only from the Lord.

in the coastlands
The "coastlands" refer to distant lands or regions beyond Israel's immediate borders. In the Hebrew text, the word "אִיִּים" (iyim) can denote islands or distant territories. This broadens the scope of God's judgment, indicating that His reach extends to all corners of the earth. It serves as a reminder of God's universal authority and the global impact of His actions.

Then they will know
The phrase "Then they will know" is a recurring theme in Ezekiel, emphasizing the purpose of God's actions. The Hebrew word "יָדַע" (yada) means to know or recognize. This knowledge is not merely intellectual but experiential, leading to an acknowledgment of God's power and sovereignty. It highlights the ultimate goal of divine judgment: to bring people to a realization of who God is.

that I am the LORD
The declaration "that I am the LORD" is a profound assertion of God's identity and authority. The name "LORD" in Hebrew is "יְהוָה" (YHWH), the covenant name of God, signifying His eternal, self-existent nature. This statement reinforces the central message of Ezekiel: God's desire for His people and the nations to recognize His lordship and submit to His will. It serves as a call to repentance and faith, urging all to acknowledge the one true God.

(6) A fire on Magog.--Magog is the country of Gog (Ezekiel 38:1), and the Divine judgment is to fall therefore not only upon the army in the land of Israel, but also upon the far-distant country of Gog. In Revelation 20:9 this fire is represented as coming "down from God out of heaven."

In the isles.--This common Scriptural expression for the remoter parts of the earth is added here to show the universality of the judgment upon all that is hostile to the kingdom of God.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I will send
וְשִׁלַּחְתִּי־ (wə·šil·laḥ·tî-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

fire
אֵ֣שׁ (’êš)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 784: A fire

against Magog
בְּמָג֔וֹג (bə·mā·ḡō·wḡ)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4031: Magog -- perhaps 'land of Gog', a son of Japheth, also his descendants and their land

and those who dwell
וּבְיֹשְׁבֵ֥י (ū·ḇə·yō·šə·ḇê)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

securely
לָבֶ֑טַח (lā·ḇe·ṭaḥ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 983: A place of refuge, safety, safely

in the coastlands,
הָאִיִּ֖ים (hā·’î·yîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 339: A habitable spot, dry land, a coast, an island

and they will know
וְיָדְע֖וּ (wə·yā·ḏə·‘ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3045: To know

that
כִּי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I
אֲנִ֥י (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

am the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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