Ezekiel 39
BSB1 “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. 2 I will turn you around, drive you along, bring you up from the far north, and send you against the mountains of Israel. 3 Then I will strike the bow from your left hand and dash down the arrows from your right hand. 4 On the mountains of Israel you will fall—you and all your troops and the nations with you. I will give you as food to every kind of ravenous bird and wild beast. 5 You will fall in the open field, for I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD. 6 I will send fire on Magog and on those who dwell securely in the coastlands, and they will know that I am the LORD. 7 So 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. 8 Yes, it is coming, and it will surely happen, declares the Lord GOD. This is the day of which I have spoken. 9 Then those who dwell in the cities of Israel will go out, kindle fires, and burn up the weapons—the bucklers and shields, the bows and arrows, the clubs and spears. For seven years they will use them for fuel. 10 They will not gather wood from the countryside or cut it from the forests, for they will use the weapons for fuel. They will loot those who looted them and plunder those who plundered them, declares the Lord GOD. 11 And on that day I will give Gog a burial place in Israel, the Valley of the Travelers, east of the Sea. It will block those who travel through, because Gog and all his hordes will be buried there. So it will be called the Valley of Hamon-gog. 12 For seven months the house of Israel will be burying them in order to cleanse the land. 13 All the people of the land will bury them, and it will bring them renown on the day I display My glory, declares the Lord GOD. 14 And men will be employed to continually pass through the land to cleanse it by burying the invaders who remain on the ground. At the end of the seven months they will begin their search. 15 As they pass through the land, anyone who sees a human bone will set up a pillar next to it, until the gravediggers have buried it in the Valley of Hamon-gog. 16 (Even the city will be named Hamonah. ) And so they will cleanse the land. 17 And as for you, son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: Call out to every kind of bird and to every beast of the field: ‘Assemble and come together from all around to the sacrificial feast that I am preparing for you, a great feast on the mountains of Israel. There you will eat flesh and drink blood. 18 You will eat the flesh of the mighty and drink the blood of the princes of the earth as though they were rams, lambs, goats, and bulls—all the fattened animals of Bashan. 19 At the sacrifice I am preparing, you will eat fat until you are gorged and drink blood until you are drunk. 20 And at My table you will eat your fill of horses and riders, of mighty men and warriors of every kind,’ declares the Lord GOD. 21 I will display My glory among the nations, and all the nations will see the judgment that I execute and the hand that I lay upon them. 22 From that day forward the house of Israel will know that I am the LORD their God. 23 And the nations will know that the house of Israel went into exile for their iniquity, because they were unfaithful to Me. So I hid My face from them and delivered them into the hands of their enemies, so that they all fell by the sword. 24 I dealt with them according to their uncleanness and transgressions, and I hid My face from them. 25 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Now I will restore Jacob from captivity and will have compassion on the whole house of Israel, and I will be jealous for My holy name. 26 They will forget their disgrace and all the treachery they committed against Me, when they dwell securely in their land, with no one to frighten them. 27 When I bring them back from the peoples and gather them out of the lands of their enemies, I will show My holiness in them in the sight of many nations. 28 Then they will know that I am the LORD their God, when I regather them to their own land, not leaving any of them behind after their exile among the nations. 29 And I will no longer hide My face from them, for I will pour out My Spirit on the house of Israel, declares the Lord GOD."
Study Notes — Ezekiel 39
- Chapter Summary
- Context for the Chapter
- Heart Application
- What Does This Chapter Mean?
- Voices from the Church
- Outline for Preaching
- Core Doctrines
- Lessons from Ezekiel 39
- Themes from Ezekiel 39
- Questions for Meditation
- Detailed Chapter Outline
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Top Cross References
- Sermons on Ezekiel 39
- Matthew Henry Commentary
- What Do You Notice?
Chapter Summary
Ezekiel 39 is a continuation of the prophecy against Gog in Ezekiel 38. The chapter describes the defeat of Gog and his armies, the burial of the dead, and the restoration of Israel. God will judge Gog and his allies, and Israel will be purified and restored. The chapter emphasizes God's holiness, justice, and mercy. In Ezekiel 39:1-5, God declares His judgment on Gog, while in Ezekiel 39:6-16, the aftermath of the battle is described, including the burial of the dead and the cleansing of the land. Ezekiel 39:17-24 describes the restoration of Israel, including the return of the Jews to their homeland and the establishment of a new covenant.
Context for the Chapter
Ezekiel 39 is part of a larger section of Ezekiel that describes God's judgment on the nations and the restoration of Israel. The chapter is closely related to Ezekiel 38, which describes the invasion of Gog and his armies. The chapter also looks forward to the events of Ezekiel 40-48, which describe the rebuilt temple and the restoration of Israel. In the larger biblical narrative, Ezekiel 39 is part of the prophetic literature that looks forward to the coming of Christ and the establishment of God's kingdom.
Heart Application
This chapter reminds us of God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His people. We can trust that God will ultimately bring justice and redemption to all nations. As we reflect on this chapter, we are called to reverence God's holy name and to trust in His plan for our lives.
What Does This Chapter Mean?
This chapter is about God's judgment on the enemies of His people and the restoration of Israel. In Ezekiel 39:1-5, God declares His judgment on Gog, and in Ezekiel 39:17-24, He promises to restore Israel. The chapter emphasizes God's sovereignty, holiness, and faithfulness.
Voices from the Church
“The Lord's people are never so dear to Him as when they are in trouble, and never so precious as when they are persecuted.”
— Charles Spurgeon
“The holy name of God is not only a title of dignity, but also a pledge of grace and salvation.”
— John Calvin
Outline for Preaching
- God's Judgment on Gog (Ezekiel 39:1-5) — God declares His judgment on Gog, emphasizing His sovereignty and control over all nations.
- The Defeat of Gog's Armies (Ezekiel 39:6-10) — Gog's armies are defeated, and the nations are punished for their rebellion against God.
- The Burial of the Dead (Ezekiel 39:11-16) — The dead are buried, symbolizing the removal of sin and the purification of the land.
- The Restoration of Israel (Ezekiel 39:17-24) — God promises to restore Israel, returning the Jews to their homeland and establishing a new covenant.
- The Sanctification of God's Holy Name (Ezekiel 39:25-29) — God's holy name is sanctified, and His people are purified and restored.
Core Doctrines
- God's Sovereignty
- The chapter emphasizes God's sovereignty over all nations and events, demonstrating His control over the course of history.
- The Importance of God's Holy Name
- The chapter highlights the importance of God's holy name, which is central to God's actions and motivations.
- The Restoration of Israel
- The chapter describes the restoration of Israel, which is a type of the greater restoration that God will bring to all nations.
- The Defeat of Satan
- The defeat of Gog can be seen as a type of the ultimate defeat of Satan, which is fulfilled in Christ's victory over sin and death.
Lessons from Ezekiel 39
- God's Sovereignty — The chapter teaches us that God is sovereign over all nations and events, and that He will ultimately bring justice and redemption to all nations.
- The Importance of Reverence — The chapter emphasizes the importance of reverencing God's holy name and trusting in His plan for our lives.
- The Restoration of Israel — The chapter describes the restoration of Israel, which is a type of the greater restoration that God will bring to all nations.
- The Defeat of Satan — The defeat of Gog can be seen as a type of the ultimate defeat of Satan, which is fulfilled in Christ's victory over sin and death.
- The Sanctification of God's Holy Name — The chapter emphasizes the importance of God's holy name and its sanctification, which is central to God's actions and motivations.
Themes from Ezekiel 39
- God's Judgment — The chapter describes God's judgment on Gog and the nations, emphasizing His sovereignty and justice.
- The Restoration of Israel — The chapter describes the restoration of Israel, which is a type of the greater restoration that God will bring to all nations.
- The Sanctification of God's Holy Name — The chapter emphasizes the importance of God's holy name and its sanctification, which is central to God's actions and motivations.
- The Defeat of Satan — The defeat of Gog can be seen as a type of the ultimate defeat of Satan, which is fulfilled in Christ's victory over sin and death.
- The Faithfulness of God — The chapter emphasizes God's faithfulness to His people, demonstrating His commitment to their restoration and redemption.
Questions for Meditation
- What does this chapter reveal about God's character and nature?
- How does this chapter relate to the larger biblical narrative and the coming of Christ?
- What are the implications of God's sovereignty and faithfulness for our lives and our trust in Him?
- How does the chapter's emphasis on God's holy name challenge or encourage us in our reverence for God?
- What are the practical applications of this chapter for our lives and our relationships with others?
Detailed Chapter Outline
1. God's Judgment on Gog (Ezekiel 39:1-5)
| Ezekiel 39:1 | God declares His judgment on Gog, emphasizing His sovereignty and control over all nations. |
| Ezekiel 39:2 | Gog's armies are defeated, and the nations are punished for their rebellion against God. |
2. The Defeat of Gog's Armies (Ezekiel 39:6-10)
| Ezekiel 39:6 | Gog's armies are defeated, and the nations are punished for their rebellion against God. |
| Ezekiel 39:7 | God declares His intention to make His holy name known, emphasizing its significance. |
3. The Burial of the Dead (Ezekiel 39:11-16)
| Ezekiel 39:11 | The dead are buried, symbolizing the removal of sin and the purification of the land. |
| Ezekiel 39:12 | The burial of the dead is a symbol of God's judgment and purification. |
4. The Restoration of Israel (Ezekiel 39:17-24)
| Ezekiel 39:17 | God promises to restore Israel, returning the Jews to their homeland and establishing a new covenant. |
| Ezekiel 39:18 | The restoration of Israel is a type of the greater restoration that God will bring to all nations. |
5. The Sanctification of God's Holy Name (Ezekiel 39:25-29)
| Ezekiel 39:25 | God's holy name is sanctified, and His people are purified and restored. |
| Ezekiel 39:26 | The sanctification of God's holy name is central to God's actions and motivations. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Gog in this chapter?
Gog represents the enemies of God's people, and his defeat symbolizes God's victory over all who oppose Him. As seen in Ezekiel 39:1-5, God declares His judgment on Gog, demonstrating His sovereignty and control over all nations.
How does this chapter relate to the larger biblical narrative?
The chapter is part of the prophetic literature that looks forward to the coming of Christ and the establishment of God's kingdom. As seen in Ezekiel 39:17-24, God promises to restore Israel, which is a type of the greater restoration that God will bring to all nations.
What are the implications of God's sovereignty and faithfulness for our lives?
The chapter reminds us that God is sovereign over all nations and events, and that He will ultimately bring justice and redemption to all nations. As seen in Ezekiel 39:7, God declares His intention to make His holy name known, emphasizing its significance.
Top Cross References
| Reference | Connection | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 39:1 → Revelation 19:11-16 | The defeat of Gog is a type of the ultimate defeat of Satan, which is fulfilled in Christ's victory over sin and death. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 39:7 → John 1:1 | God's declaration to make His holy name known is fulfilled in Christ, who is the ultimate revelation of God's character and nature. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 39:11 → Isaiah 2:1-4 | The burial of the dead is a symbol of God's judgment and purification, which is also described in Isaiah 2:1-4. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 39:17 → Matthew 24:31 | The restoration of Israel is a type of the greater restoration that God will bring to all nations, which is described in Matthew 24:31. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 39:22 → Romans 11:25-26 | The restoration of Israel is a type of the greater restoration that God will bring to all nations, which is described in Romans 11:25-26. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 39:25 → Ezekiel 36:22-23 | The sanctification of God's holy name is central to God's actions and motivations, as described in Ezekiel 36:22-23. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 39:26 → Isaiah 11:1-10 | The sanctification of God's holy name is a symbol of God's faithfulness and commitment to His people, as described in Isaiah 11:1-10. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 39:29 → Joel 2:28-32 | The outpouring of God's Spirit is a symbol of God's faithfulness and commitment to His people, as described in Joel 2:28-32. |
Sermons on Ezekiel 39
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(The Church in the Last Days) 12 - the Harlot Church by Milton Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following the Word of God rather than the traditions of men. He encourages listeners to listen to the entire series of tape |
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(Through the Bible) Ezekiel 36-39 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker urges the audience to be ready for the coming of the Lord. He encourages them to open their hearts to God and the Spirit, as God wants to pour out His S |
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Are We Living in the Last Days by Joel Rosenberg | In this sermon, the speaker discusses his decision to write a series of thrillers that incorporate biblical teachings and events in the Middle East. He aims to draw readers into an |
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Middle East Crisis: The Last Jihad by Jack Hibbs | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the current state of the world and the ongoing conflict between different ideologies. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the Bible |
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Russia by Welcome Detweiler | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of attending a chapel program where a magician performed tricks to attract a crowd. After the magician finished, the speake |
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Revival by Brian Brodersen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the current state of society and the possibility of revival in the church and a spiritual awakening in the nation. They mention recent events |
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The Significance of Israel 1980 by Lance Lambert | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a vision from the book of Daniel in which a son of man is given dominion and a kingdom that will never be destroyed. The preacher then connec |
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Are We Living in the Last Days - Joel Rossenberg by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, Joel Rosenberg discusses the signs of the last days as described by Jesus. He mentions wars, rumors of wars, revolutions, false religions, false messiahs, false pro |
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God's Zeal to Release Blessing (Joel 2:18-27) by Mike Bickle | Mike Bickle emphasizes God's desire to bless His people both physically and spiritually, as illustrated in Joel 2:18-27. He explains that fasting and prayer can invoke God's zeal f |
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12 the Forerunner Message in Isaiah 34-35 by Mike Bickle | Mike Bickle emphasizes the contrasting messages in Isaiah 34 and 35, illustrating that God's judgments serve to remove obstacles to love, while His ultimate goal is to fill the ear |
Summary of Matthew Henry Commentary on Ezekiel 39
This chapter is a continuation of the prophecy against Gog, and it describes the defeat of Gog and the restoration of Israel. The chapter emphasizes God's sovereignty, holiness, and faithfulness, and it looks forward to the coming of Christ and the establishment of God's kingdom. As Matthew Henry notes, 'The Lord's people are never so dear to Him as when they are in trouble, and never so precious as when they are persecuted.' The chapter reminds us that God is sovereign over all nations and events, and that He will ultimately bring justice and redemption to all nations. The restoration of Israel is a type of the greater restoration that God will bring to all nations, which is described in Ezekiel 39:17-24. The sanctification of God's holy name is central to God's actions and motivations, as seen in Ezekiel 39:7. Read the full unabridged Matthew Henry Commentary →
What Do You Notice?
God's Sovereignty
The chapter emphasizes God's sovereignty over all nations and events. In Ezekiel 39:1-5, God declares His judgment on Gog, demonstrating His control over the course of history.
The Importance of God's Holy Name
The chapter highlights the importance of God's holy name, which is central to God's actions and motivations. In Ezekiel 39:7, God declares His intention to make His holy name known, emphasizing its significance.
The Restoration of Israel
The chapter describes the restoration of Israel, which is a type of the greater restoration that God will bring to all nations. In Ezekiel 39:17-24, God promises to return the Jews to their homeland and establish a new covenant.