Ezekiel 39:2
“And I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel:”
Ezekiel 39:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And I will turn thee round, and I will lead thee out, and will make thee go up from the northern parts: and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and I will turn thee about, and will lead thee on, and will cause thee to come up from the uttermost parts of the north; and I will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel;
- DARBYDarby
- and I will turn thee back, and lead thee, and will cause thee to come up from the uttermost north, and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- and I will turn you around, and will lead you on, and will cause you to come up from the uttermost parts of the north; and I will bring you on the mountains of Israel;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And have turned thee back, and enticed thee, And caused thee to come up from the sides of the north, And brought thee in against mountains of Israel,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel:
Context: Ezekiel 39
1Therefore, 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:
2And I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel:
3And I will smite thy bow out of thy left hand, and will cause thine arrows to fall out of thy right hand.
4Thou shalt fall upon the mountains of Israel, thou, and all thy bands, and the people that is with thee: I will give thee unto the ravenous birds of every sort, and to the beasts of the field to be devoured.
About Ezekiel 39: The Lord's Judgment on Gog
In Ezekiel chapter 39, the prophet receives another vision from the Lord about the destruction of Gog, the leader of a coalition of nations who will come against Israel in the latter days. The Lord declares that He will bring Gog and his armies to a violent end, and their corpses will be left on the mountains of Israel as a testament to His power and righteousness. The chapter ends with a promise that Israel will dwell in safety and security forever.
Commentary
Ezekiel's prophecy about Gog and his defeat is a reminder of God's sovereignty and his protection over his chosen people. Despite Israel's unfaithfulness and rebellion, God remains faithful to his promises and will ultimately triumph over those who seek to harm his people. The imagery of the burial of Gog and his armies is a powerful declaration of God's wrath and his commitment to justice. The chapter also underscores the importance of repentance and obedience as a prerequisite for God's blessings and protection.