2 Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief
2 "Son of man, set your face toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech
2 "Son of man, confront Gog from the country of Magog, head of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him.
2 "Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him,
2 "Son of man, turn and face Gog of the land of Magog, the prince who rules over the nations of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him.
3 And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal:
3 and say, Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech
3 Say, 'God, the Master, says: Be warned, Gog. I am against you, head of Meshech and Tubal.
3 and say, 'Thus says the Lord God: "Behold, I am against you, O Gog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal.
3 Give him this message from the Sovereign Lord : Gog, I am your enemy!
(Read Ezekiel 38:1-13)
These events will be in the latter days. It is supposed these enemies will come together to invade the land of Judea, and God will defeat them. God not only sees who are now the enemies of his church, but he foresees who will be so, and lets them know by his word that he is against them; though they join together, the wicked shall not be unpunished.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:2
Commentary on Ezekiel 38:1-13
(Read Ezekiel 38:1-13)
These events will be in the latter days. It is supposed these enemies will come together to invade the land of Judea, and God will defeat them. God not only sees who are now the enemies of his church, but he foresees who will be so, and lets them know by his word that he is against them; though they join together, the wicked shall not be unpunished.