Ezekiel 38:18
Ezekiel 38:18 in Multiple Translations
Now on that day when Gog comes against the land of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, My wrath will flare up.
And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog shall come against the land of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, that my fury shall come up in my face.
And it shall come to pass in that day, when Gog shall come against the land of Israel, saith the Lord Jehovah, that my wrath shall come up into my nostrils.
And it will come about in that day, when Gog comes up against the land of Israel, says the Lord, that my wrath will come up, and my passion and my bitter feeling.
Now on that day, the day when Gog comes to attack the country of Israel, I will become very angry, declares the Lord God.
At the same time also whe Gog shall come against the land of Israel, sayth the Lord God, my wrath shall arise in mine anger.
And it hath come to pass, in that day, In the day of the coming in of Gog against the land of Israel, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah, Come up doth My fury in My face,
It will happen in that day, when Gog comes against the land of Israel,” says the Lord GOD, “that my wrath will come up into my nostrils.
And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog shall come against the land of Israel, saith the Lord God, that my fury shall come up in my face.
And it shall come to pass in that day, in the day of the coming of Gog upon the land of Israel, saith the Lord God, that my indignation shall come up in my wrath.
So this is what I, Yahweh the Lord, say will happen: When your army attacks Israel, I will be very angry with you.
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Study Notes — Ezekiel 38:18
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- Ezekiel 38:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 38:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 38:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:18
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 38:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:18
- Sermons on Ezekiel 38:18
Context — A Prophecy against Gog
18Now on that day when Gog comes against the land of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, My wrath will flare up.
19In My zeal and fiery rage I proclaim that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. 20The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that crawls upon the ground, and all mankind on the face of the earth will tremble at My presence. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 36:5–6 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Surely in My burning zeal I have spoken against the rest of the nations, and against all Edom, who took My land as their own possession with wholehearted joy and utter contempt, so that its pastureland became plunder. Therefore, prophesy concerning the land of Israel and tell the mountains and hills, the ravines and valleys, that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I have spoken in My burning zeal because you have endured the reproach of the nations. |
| 2 | Hebrews 12:29 | “For our God is a consuming fire.” |
| 3 | Psalms 89:46 | How long, O LORD? Will You hide Yourself forever? Will Your wrath keep burning like fire? |
| 4 | Nahum 1:2 | The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 32:22 | For a fire has been kindled by My anger, and it burns to the depths of Sheol; it consumes the earth and its produce, and scorches the foundations of the mountains. |
| 6 | Psalms 18:7–8 | Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger. Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth. |
Ezekiel 38:18 Summary
[Ezekiel 38:18 tells us that when Gog comes against Israel, God's wrath will flare up, which means God will take action against those who oppose Him and His people, similar to what we see in Psalm 2:1-5. This verse shows us that God is fiercely protective of His people and will not let those who attack them go unpunished, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:43. It reminds us of God's power and sovereignty, as described in Psalm 115:3, and encourages us to trust in Him, just like the psalmist in Psalm 23:4.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Gog coming against the land of Israel in Ezekiel 38:18?
This event is a fulfillment of God's plan to demonstrate His power and holiness to the nations, as stated in Ezekiel 38:16, and it will lead to God's wrath being poured out, as seen in Ezekiel 38:18-20, similar to the day of the Lord in Isaiah 2:10-21.
How does God's wrath flare up in Ezekiel 38:18?
God's wrath flares up in response to Gog's attack on Israel, and it is characterized by a great earthquake and the trembling of all creation, as described in Ezekiel 38:19-20, demonstrating God's zeal and fiery rage, similar to the wrath poured out in Revelation 6:12-17.
Is Ezekiel 38:18 a prophecy that has already been fulfilled?
No, this prophecy is yet to be fulfilled, as it is part of a larger end-time scenario described in Ezekiel 38-39, which will occur in the latter days, according to Ezekiel 38:16, and will be a demonstration of God's power and glory, as stated in Ezekiel 39:21-22, similar to the prophecy in Joel 3:1-2.
How does Ezekiel 38:18 relate to God's overall plan for Israel?
Ezekiel 38:18 is part of God's plan to restore and protect Israel, as stated in Ezekiel 36:22-24, and to demonstrate His holiness to the nations, as seen in Ezekiel 36:23, which will ultimately lead to the fulfillment of God's covenant promises to Israel, as described in Genesis 12:1-3 and Romans 11:25-27.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for God's wrath to flare up, and how should this impact my reverence for God?
- How does Ezekiel 38:18 demonstrate God's love and protection for His people, Israel?
- What can I learn from God's response to Gog's attack, and how can I apply this to my own life when faced with challenges or threats?
- In what ways can I trust in God's power and sovereignty, as demonstrated in Ezekiel 38:18-20, and how can this trust impact my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 38:18
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 38:18
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:18
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:18
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 38:18
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:18
Sermons on Ezekiel 38:18
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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards | The video is a summary of a sermon by Jonathan Edwards titled "Their Foot Shall Slide in Due Time" based on Deuteronomy 32:35. Edwards emphasizes the wrath of God and the impending |
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Getting Alone - Abandonment (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of forgetting and never doing certain things. He criticizes the idea that preaching alone can reach the nations, pointing out |
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Washed With Fire by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a woman who worked in Africa and lived in a humble bamboo house. Despite facing potential dangers in the jungle, she had faith and |
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Alone - Abandonment by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a revival in the church. He describes the current state of the church as weak and powerless, comparing it to people in Africa l |
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Either Pentecost or Holocaust by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of God leading the children of Israel through the wilderness with a pillar of fire by night and a pillar of cloud by day. He |
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John Baptist , the Fire of God - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill passionately preaches about John the Baptist as a fiery messenger of God, emphasizing the need for personal revival and the baptism of the Holy Spirit with fire. |
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Powerful Convicting Sermon - Hell Fire by Charles Lawson | This sermon emphasizes the reality of hell as described in Matthew chapter 5, focusing on the urgency of understanding its existence and the need for salvation through Jesus Christ |



