Ezekiel 38:15
Ezekiel 38:15 in Multiple Translations
And you will come from your place out of the far north—you and many peoples with you, all riding horses—a mighty horde, a huge army.
And thou shalt come from thy place out of the north parts, thou, and many people with thee, all of them riding upon horses, a great company, and a mighty army:
And thou shalt come from thy place out of the uttermost parts of the north, thou, and many peoples with thee, all of them riding upon horses, a great company and a mighty army;
And you will come from your place in the inmost parts of the north, you and a great number of peoples with you, all of them on horseback, a great force and a strong army:
You'll advance from your place in the distant north, you and your many allies, everyone riding horses, a huge number of men, a massive army.
And come from thy place out of the North partes, thou and much people with thee? all shall ride vpon horses, euen a great multitude and a mightie armie.
And thou hast come in out of thy place, From the sides of the north, Thou and many peoples with thee, Riding on horses — all of them, A great assembly, and a numerous force.
You will come from your place out of the uttermost parts of the north, you, and many peoples with you, all of them riding on horses, a great company and a mighty army.
And thou shalt come from thy place out of the north parts, thou, and many people with thee, all of them riding upon horses, a great company, and a mighty army:
And then shalt come out of thy place from the northern parts, thou and many people with thee, all of them riding upon horses, a great company and a mighty army.
So you will come from your place far north of Israel, with the armies of many other nations, all riding horses, a huge army.
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Ezekiel 38:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בָ֤אתָ
מִ/מְּקֽוֹמְ/ךָ֙
מִ/יַּרְכְּתֵ֣י
צָפ֔וֹן
אַתָּ֕ה
וְ/עַמִּ֥ים
רַבִּ֖ים
אִתָּ֑/ךְ
רֹכְבֵ֤י
סוּסִים֙
כֻּלָּ֔/ם
קָהָ֥ל
גָּד֖וֹל
וְ/חַ֥יִל
רָֽב
וּ/בָ֤אתָ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
מִ/מְּקֽוֹמְ/ךָ֙
mâqôwm
H4725
place
Prep | N-ms | Suff
מִ/יַּרְכְּתֵ֣י
yᵉrêkâh
H3411
flank
Prep | N-fd
צָפ֔וֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
Zaphon
N-fs
אַתָּ֕ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
וְ/עַמִּ֥ים
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Conj | N-mp
רַבִּ֖ים
rab
H7227
many
Adj
אִתָּ֑/ךְ
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
רֹכְבֵ֤י
râkab
H7392
to ride
V-Qal
סוּסִים֙
çûwç
H5483
swallow
N-mp
כֻּלָּ֔/ם
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms | Suff
קָהָ֥ל
qâhâl
H6951
assembly
N-ms
גָּד֖וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
וְ/חַ֥יִל
chayil
H2428
Helech
Conj | N-ms
רָֽב
rab
H7227
many
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 38:15
וּ/בָ֤אתָ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
מִ/מְּקֽוֹמְ/ךָ֙
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
מִ/יַּרְכְּתֵ֣י
yᵉrêkâh
H3411
"flank"
Prep | N-fd
This word refers to the flank or side of something, and can also mean the rear or recess. It is used in the Bible to describe borders, coasts, or the sides of objects.
Definition: 1) flank, side, extreme parts, recesses 1a) side 1b) sides, recesses (dual) Aramaic equivalent: yar.kah (יַרְכָא "thigh" H3410)
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: border, coast, part, quarter, side. See also: Genesis 49:13; Isaiah 14:13; Psalms 48:3.
צָפ֔וֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
"Zaphon"
N-fs
This word means 'north' and is used to describe a direction or location. In the Bible, it is often translated as 'north' or 'northern side'.
Definition: This name means north Also named: tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6829)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: north(-ern, side, -ward, wind). See also: Genesis 13:14; Jeremiah 6:22; Psalms 48:3.
אַתָּ֕ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
וְ/עַמִּ֥ים
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Conj | N-mp
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
רַבִּ֖ים
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
אִתָּ֑/ךְ
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
רֹכְבֵ֤י
râkab
H7392
"to ride"
V-Qal
This Hebrew verb means to ride an animal or vehicle, and can also mean to place someone or something on a horse or chariot. It is used to describe riding horses or chariots in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to mount and ride, ride 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to mount, mount and sit or ride 1a2) to ride, be riding 1a3) rider (subst) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to ride, cause to (mount and) ride 1b2) to cause to draw (plough, etc) 1b3) to cause to ride upon (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: bring (on (horse-) back), carry, get (oneself) up, on (horse-) back, put, (cause to, make to) ride (in a chariot, on, -r), set. See also: Genesis 24:61; 2 Kings 23:30; Psalms 18:11.
סוּסִים֙
çûwç
H5483
"swallow"
N-mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a horse, often referring to chariot horses. It also describes a swallow due to its swift flight, as seen in the book of Jeremiah. The word is used to describe strong and fast animals.
Definition: swallow, swift
Usage: Occurs in 130 OT verses. KJV: crane, horse (-back, -hoof). Compare H6571 (פָּרָשׁ). See also: Genesis 47:17; Psalms 76:7; Psalms 20:8.
כֻּלָּ֔/ם
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
קָהָ֥ל
qâhâl
H6951
"assembly"
N-ms
A group of people gathered together, like the congregation in Solomon's temple or a crowd in the streets of Jerusalem.
Definition: 1) assembly, company, congregation, convocation 1a) assembly 1a1) for evil counsel, war or invasion, religious purposes 1b) company (of returning exiles) 1c) congregation 1c1) as organised body
Usage: Occurs in 116 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude. See also: Genesis 28:3; 2 Chronicles 28:14; Psalms 22:23.
גָּד֖וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
וְ/חַ֥יִל
chayil
H2428
"Helech"
Conj | N-ms
This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.
רָֽב
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 38:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 38:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 38:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 38:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:15
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 38:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:15
- Sermons on Ezekiel 38:15
Context — A Prophecy against Gog
13Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish with all its villages will ask, ‘Have you come to capture the plunder? Have you assembled your hordes to carry away loot, to make off with silver and gold, to take cattle and goods, to seize great spoil?’
14Therefore prophesy, son of man, and tell Gog that this is what the Lord GOD says: On that day when My people Israel are dwelling securely, will you not take notice of this?
15And you will come from your place out of the far north—you and many peoples with you, all riding horses—a mighty horde, a huge army.
16You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the latter days, O Gog, that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me when I show Myself holy in you before their eyes. 17This is what the Lord GOD says: Are you the one of whom I have spoken in former days through My servants, the prophets of Israel, who in those times prophesied for years that I would bring you against them?Cross References
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| 1 | Ezekiel 39:2 | I will turn you around, drive you along, bring you up from the far north, and send you against the mountains of Israel. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 38:6 | as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you. |
| 3 | Revelation 20:8 | and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—to assemble them for battle. Their number is like the sand of the seashore. |
| 4 | Revelation 16:14 | 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. |
| 5 | Revelation 16:16 | And they assembled the kings in the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon. |
| 6 | Joel 3:2 | I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will enter into judgment against them concerning My people, My inheritance, Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations as they divided up My land. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 38:4 | I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws, and bring you out with all your army—your horses, your horsemen in full armor, and a great company armed with shields and bucklers, all brandishing their swords. |
| 8 | 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. |
| 9 | Daniel 11:40 | At the time of the end, the king of the South will engage him in battle, but the king of the North will storm out against him with chariots, horsemen, and many ships, invading many countries and sweeping through them like a flood. |
| 10 | Zechariah 14:2–3 | For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city. Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle. |
Ezekiel 38:15 Summary
This verse, Ezekiel 38:15, describes a future event where a powerful leader named Gog will come from the far north with a huge army to attack Israel. This will be a time of great challenge and testing for God's people, but it will also be an opportunity for God to show His power and protection (see Psalm 23:4, Isaiah 41:10). As we read this verse, we can be reminded of the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty and protection, even in the face of overwhelming opposition (see Romans 8:28, Psalm 121:1-2).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gog and where is he coming from?
According to Ezekiel 38:15, Gog is coming from the far north with many peoples, which suggests a massive invasion force (see also Ezekiel 39:2).
What is the significance of the 'far north' in this verse?
The 'far north' is likely a reference to a distant and powerful nation that will pose a significant threat to Israel, as seen in Ezekiel 38:15 and supported by other biblical references to the north as a place of evil or opposition (see Isaiah 14:13, Jeremiah 1:14-15).
Why is Gog coming with 'many peoples' and a 'mighty horde'?
Gog is coming with a massive army to attack Israel, which will be a test of God's power and protection over His people, as stated in Ezekiel 38:16 and similar to other biblical accounts of God's deliverance (see Exodus 14:13-14, Joshua 10:8-11).
How does this verse relate to the larger biblical narrative?
This verse is part of a larger prophecy about God's judgment on the nations and His protection of Israel, which is a recurring theme throughout the Bible (see Isaiah 2:1-4, Ezekiel 36:22-23, Revelation 20:7-10).
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's sovereignty over the nations and their leaders?
- How does the image of Gog coming 'like a cloud covering the land' affect your understanding of the scope and power of this invasion?
- In what ways can you apply the principle of trusting in God's protection, as seen in this verse, to your own life and circumstances?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of being aware of and prepared for spiritual battles and challenges?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 38:15
And thou shalt come from thy place out of the north parts,.... Whose original was from Scythia, or Cathaia in Tartary, that lies to the north of China; and who will bring with him many people from
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 38:15
And thou shalt come from thy place out of the north parts, thou, and many people with thee, all of them riding upon horses, a great company, and a mighty army: No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:15
Thou shalt: see . From thy place; out of thine own land. Out of the north parts; from Scythia, from the Euxine and Caspian seas, and countries thereabouts. Thou; the leader and chieftain. Many people; mighty and numerous, as ,9. Riding upon horses: see . A great company: see .
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:15
Ezekiel 38:15 And thou shalt come from thy place out of the north parts, thou, and many people with thee, all of them riding upon horses, a great company, and a mighty army:Ver. 15. Out of the north parts.] Ab aquilone nihil boni. From spiritual Babylon comes all mischief to the Church. The king of Syria is called "king of the north" in Daniel 11:6. A great company, and a mighty army.] Such was the army of Antiochus Epiphanes against the Jews, of the Turk against Christians, of the Pope against the Hussites, Waldenses, &c. He deceiveth the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, to gather them together to battle, the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. He hath at his command the Italians, Walloons, Spaniards, whom Bellarmine rightly reckoneth among the soldiers of antichrist. De Rom. Pont., lib. iii. cap. 16 and 17.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 38:15
15. Cf. Ezekiel 38:4; Ezekiel 38:6, Ezekiel 39:2. For many people, peoples.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:15
14-16. Knowing that Israel “dwelleth securely” (Ezekiel 38:14, R.V.), Gog comes against her (Ezekiel 38:15), but knows not that he is really being brought thither by Jehovah himself, who rules and
Sermons on Ezekiel 38:15
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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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The King of the North by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord preaches about the prophetic significance of the great world conflict predicted in the Scriptures, involving a revived Roman Empire, a ten-nation confederacy, and |
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Ezekiel 37 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the prophetic significance of Ezekiel 37, emphasizing the fulfillment of prophecies concerning the latter days and the return of Israel to its land as a sign |
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(Revelation) Revelation 16:16-18:20 by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen discusses the prophetic warnings in Revelation 16:16-18:20, emphasizing the impending judgment of God on the earth, particularly through the imagery of the battle of Arm |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 33:13 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the future events of the great battle of Armageddon and the desolation that will follow. He emphasizes the importance of seeking a face |
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Ezekiel 36 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the prophetic significance of Ezekiel 36 in relation to the current Mid-East crisis, emphasizing God's promise to regather His people from among the nations a |
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Judgment Day by Dave Hunt | In this sermon, the pastor discusses the topic of Judgment Day, referring to passages from the books of Joel and Zechariah in the Bible. He emphasizes that God will gather all nati |