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I will send a fire on Magog, and on those who dwell securely in the isles; and they shall know that I am Yahweh.
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God's Judgment is Far-Reaching
Commentators unanimously explain that God's judgment is not limited to Gog's invading army. By sending fire on 'Magog' (Gog's homeland) and 'the isles' (a term for remote lands), God demonstrates that His justice will reach all who are hostile to His kingdom, no matter how distant or secure they may feel.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Theologian
The judgment is extended to “the isles” (or, seacoast) to show that it should fall not only on Gog and his land, but on those who share Gog’s feeli…
19th Century
Bishop
A fire on Magog.— Magog is the country of Gog (Ezekiel 38:1), and the Divine judgment is therefore to fall not only up…
17th Century
Pastor
And I will send a fire on Magog On the land of Magog; see (Ezekiel 38:2), while Gog is in the land of Israel,…
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The Lord will make the most careless and hardened transgressors know His holy name, either by His righteous anger, or by the riches of His mercy an…