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Therefore, son of man, prophesy, and tell Gog, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: In that day when my people Israel dwells securely, shall you not know it?
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The Enemy's Miscalculation
Commentators agree that Gog's attack is triggered by his observation of Israel's peace and prosperity. God highlights that the enemy will see His people dwelling securely and, misinterpreting their divine protection as vulnerability, will view them as an 'easy prey.' This knowledge of their seemingly undefended state is what prompts the evil plan.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
God will mark the prosperous security of the people, and rise up against them as an easy prey.
19th Century
Anglican
Shalt thou not know it?—The second part of this prophecy (Ezekiel 38:14–23), describing the doom of Gog, is i…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore, son of man, prophesy, and say to Gog Since these are his thoughts and designs, and those his big words, a…
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