Ézéchiel - Caput 38

Ézéchiel 38.1 et factus est sermo Domini ad me dicens Ézéchiel 38.2 fili hominis pone faciem tuam contra Gog terram Magog principem capitis Mosoch et Thubal et vaticinare de eo Ézéchiel 38.3 et dices ad eum haec dicit Dominus Deus ecce ego ad te Gog principem capitis Mosoch et Thubal Ézéchiel 38.4 et circumagam te et ponam frenum in maxillis tuis et educam te et omnem exercitum tuum equos et equites vestitos loricis universos multitudinem magnam hastam et clypeum arripientium et gladium Ézéchiel 38.5 Persae Aethiopes et Lybies cum eis omnes scutati et galeati Ézéchiel 38.6 Gomer et universa agmina eius domus Thogorma latera aquilonis et totum robur eius populique multi tecum Ézéchiel 38.7 praepara et instrue te et omnem multitudinem tuam quae coacervata est ad te et esto eis in praeceptum Ézéchiel 38.8 post dies multos visitaberis in novissimo annorum venies ad terram quae reversa est a gladio congregata est de populis multis ad montes Israhel qui fuerunt deserti iugiter haec de populis educta est et habitaverunt in ea confidenter universi Ézéchiel 38.9 ascendens autem quasi tempestas venies et quasi nubes ut operias terram tu et omnia agmina tua et populi multi tecum Ézéchiel 38.10 haec dicit Dominus Deus in die illa ascendent sermones super cor tuum et cogitabis cogitationem pessimam Ézéchiel 38.11 et dices ascendam ad terram absque muro veniam ad quiescentes habitantesque secure omnes habitant sine muro vectes et portae non sunt eis Ézéchiel 38.12 ut diripias spolia et invadas praedam ut inferas manum tuam super eos qui deserti fuerant et postea restituti et super populum qui est congregatus ex gentibus qui possidere coepit et esse habitator umbilici terrae Ézéchiel 38.13 Seba et Dedan et negotiatores Tharsis et omnes leones eius dicent tibi numquid ad sumenda spolia tu venis ecce ad diripiendam praedam congregasti multitudinem tuam ut tollas argentum et aurum auferas supellectilem atque substantiam et diripias manubias infinitas Ézéchiel 38.14 propterea vaticinare fili hominis et dices ad Gog haec dicit Dominus Deus numquid non in die illo cum habitaverit populus meus Israhel confidenter scies Ézéchiel 38.15 et venies de loco tuo a lateribus aquilonis tu et populi multi tecum ascensores equorum universi coetus magnus et exercitus vehemens Ézéchiel 38.16 et ascendes super populum meum Israhel quasi nubes ut operias terram in novissimis diebus eris et adducam te super terram meam ut sciant gentes me cum sanctificatus fuero in te in oculis eorum o Gog Ézéchiel 38.17 haec dicit Dominus Deus tu ergo ille es de quo locutus sum in diebus antiquis in manu servorum meorum prophetarum Israhel qui prophetaverunt in diebus illorum temporum ut adducerem te super eos Ézéchiel 38.18 et erit in die illa in die adventus Gog super terram Israhel ait Dominus Deus ascendet indignatio mea in furore meo Ézéchiel 38.19 et in zelo meo in igne irae meae locutus sum quia in die illa erit commotio magna super terram Israhel Ézéchiel 38.20 et commovebuntur a facie mea pisces maris et volucres caeli et bestiae agri et omne reptile quod movetur super humum cunctique homines qui sunt super faciem terrae et subvertentur montes et cadent sepes et omnis murus in terra corruet

Ézéchiel : Caput 38

The Prophecy of Ezekiel 38: A Vision of the Future

Chapter 38 of the book of Ezekiel prophesies a future invasion of Israel, raising essential questions for believers: Who is Gog and why is he attacking? This enigmatic text describes a coalition of nations, led by Gog, rallying against a restored Israel. Through this prophecy, Ezekiel addresses crucial themes such as God's sovereignty over history, his protection of his people, and the final judgment.

Furthermore, Ezekiel 38 highlights God's purpose in revealing himself to the nations. To deepen our understanding of this eschatological prophecy, we invite you to discover five biblical passages that resonate with the themes of Ezekiel 38.

Revelation 20:8-9

"And he will go out to deceive the nations which are in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle. Your number is like the sand of the sea. They went over the whole face of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints, the beloved city; But fire came down from heaven and consumed them." In this passage, John uses the names Gog and Magog from Ezekiel 38 in his apocalyptic vision, thus emphasizing the continuity of this theme in biblical eschatology.

Zechariah 12:2-3

"Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup that will make all the people around her drunken; this will happen when Jerusalem is besieged. On the day when all the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all peoples. Anyone who attempts to lift it will be seriously injured." This prophecy from Zechariah about the Gentile attack on Jerusalem resonates with the theme of Ezekiel 38, affirming the centrality of Jerusalem in God's plan.

Joel 3:2

"I will gather all the people and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will enter into judgment against them concerning Israel, My people and My inheritance, for they have scattered Israel among the nations and divided My land.” Joel prophesies a judgment of the nations, similar to that described in Ezekiel 38, emphasizing the nations' responsibility toward God's people.

Psalms 2:1-2

“Why do the nations rebel and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth rise up, and the rulers conspire together against the Lord and against His anointed. This psalm reflects the theme of nations gathering against God's people, as highlighted in Ezekiel 38, reminding believers that God is sovereign despite the plots of the powerful.

Daniel 11:40-41

"At the end of the days, the king of the south will come against him. The king of the north will attack you with chariots, horsemen, and many ships. He will invade many countries and come like a flood. He will also invade the Beautiful Land. Many nations will fall, but Edom, Moab, and the rulers of Ammon will escape from their hands." Daniel's prophecy regarding end-time conflicts aligns with the scenario described in Ezekiel 38, testifying to the inevitability of prophetic events. By exploring these passages, we better understand the significance of the prophecy in Ezekiel 38 and its role in God's plan. Let us be vigilant and ready to discern the signs of the times, confident in God's protection and sovereignty over His people.