and you shall come up against my people Israel, as a cloud to cover the land: it shall happen in the latter days, that I will bring you against my land, that the nations may know me, when I shall be sanctified in you, Gog, before their eyes.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I shall be sanctified in thee - I shall be shown to be holy and just in avenging Myself on My enemy.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Latter days: The expression is indefinite but concurs with those in Ezekiel 38:8 in indicating a distant future.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And you shall come up against my people of Israel Which is repeated for the certainty of it; and not for his comfort, but…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The enemy will make a formidable descent upon the land of Israel. When Israel dwells safely under the Divine protection, will you not come to know …

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