3098. Magóg
Strong's Lexicon
Magóg: Magog

Original Word: Μαγώγ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Magóg
Pronunciation: mah-GOG
Phonetic Spelling: (mag-ogue')
Definition: Magog
Meaning: (Hebrew), Magog, sometimes as name of a people, sometimes as name of a country in the Old Testament, probably the Scythians; hence: used in apocalyptic literature.

Word Origin: Derived from Hebrew מָגוֹג (Magog)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H4031 (מָגוֹג, Magog)

Usage: In the Bible, "Magog" is often associated with a people or land that is mentioned in prophetic contexts. It is typically seen as a symbol of nations that oppose God's people. The term is used in apocalyptic literature to represent forces that will be defeated by God in the end times.

Cultural and Historical Background: Magog is first mentioned in the Table of Nations in Genesis 10:2, where it is listed as a descendant of Japheth, one of Noah's sons. Historically, Magog has been associated with various groups and regions, including the Scythians, a nomadic people known for their skills in warfare. In the context of biblical prophecy, Magog is often linked with Gog, a leader or nation that will rise against Israel in the last days.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Magog
Definition
Magog, a foreign nation
NASB Translation
Magog (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3098: Μαγώγ

Μαγώγ, , see Γώγ.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Magog.

Of Hebrew origin (Magowg); Magog, a foreign nation, i.e. (figuratively) an Antichristian party -- Magog.

see HEBREW Magowg

Forms and Transliterations
Μαγωγ Μαγώγ Magog Magōg Magṓg
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Englishman's Concordance
Revelation 20:8 N
GRK: Γὼγ καὶ Μαγώγ συναγαγεῖν αὐτοὺς
NAS: Gog and Magog, to gather them together
KJV: Gog and Magog, to gather them
INT: Gog and Magog to gather together them

Strong's Greek 3098
1 Occurrence


Μαγώγ — 1 Occ.

















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