Ezekiel 38:6
Ezekiel 38:6 in Multiple Translations
as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.
Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with thee.
Gomer, and all his hordes; the house of Togarmah in the uttermost parts of the north, and all his hordes; even many peoples with thee.
Gomer and all her forces; the people of Togarmah in the inmost parts of the north, with all his forces: a great number of peoples with you.
together with Gomer and all its armies, as well as Beth-togarmah from the distant places of the north with all its armies—and many other nations that join with you.
Gomer and all his bands, and the house of Togarmah of the North quarters, and al his bands, and much people with thee.
Gomer and all its bands, The house of Togarmah of the sides of the north, And all its bands, many peoples with thee,
Gomer, and all his hordes; the house of Togarmah in the uttermost parts of the north, and all his hordes—even many peoples with you.
Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with thee.
Gomer, and all his bands, the house of Thogorma, the northern parts and all his strength, and many peoples with thee.
An army from Gomer north of Israel will come, and an army from Togarmah far north of Israel will come. Armies of many nations will accompany you.’
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 38:6
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Ezekiel 38:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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גֹּ֚מֶר
וְ/כָל
אֲגַפֶּ֔י/הָ
בֵּ֚ית
תּֽוֹגַרְמָ֔ה
יַרְכְּתֵ֥י
צָפ֖וֹן
וְ/אֶת
כָּל
אֲגַפָּ֑י/ו
עַמִּ֥ים
רַבִּ֖ים
אִתָּֽ/ךְ
גֹּ֚מֶר
Gômer
H1586
Gomer
N-proper
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
אֲגַפֶּ֔י/הָ
ʼaggâph
H102
band
N-mp | Suff
בֵּ֚ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
תּֽוֹגַרְמָ֔ה
Tôwgarmâh
H8425
-togarmah
N-proper
יַרְכְּתֵ֥י
yᵉrêkâh
H3411
flank
N-fd
צָפ֖וֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
Zaphon
N-fs
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
אֲגַפָּ֑י/ו
ʼaggâph
H102
band
N-mp | Suff
עַמִּ֥ים
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-mp
רַבִּ֖ים
rab
H7227
many
Adj
אִתָּֽ/ךְ
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 38:6
גֹּ֚מֶר
Gômer
H1586
"Gomer"
N-proper
Gomer means complete, the name of a son of Japheth and a woman married to Hosea, as told in Hosea 1:3. She was the mother of Jezreel, Lo-ruhamah, and Lo-ammi. Gomer was also the name of a Hebrew woman.
Definition: A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Hos.1.3; daughter of: Diblaim (H1691); married to Hosea (H1954J); mother of: Jezreel (H3157K), Lo-ruhamah (H3819), Lo-ammi lo am.mi (לֹא עַמִּי "Not My People" H3818)) § Gomer = "complete" 1) the eldest son of Japheth and grandson of Noah; the progenitor of the early Cimmerians and other branches of the Celtic family 2) the unfaithful wife of the prophet Hosea; Hosea's relationship with her was symbolic of God's relationship with wayward Israel
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Gomer. See also: Genesis 10:2; 1 Chronicles 1:6; Hosea 1:3.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֲגַפֶּ֔י/הָ
ʼaggâph
H102
"band"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for band refers to the wings of an army or crowds of troops. It describes a large group of people, often in a military context.
Definition: wing (of an army), band, army, hordes
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: bands. See also: Ezekiel 12:14; Ezekiel 38:9; Ezekiel 39:4.
בֵּ֚ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
תּֽוֹגַרְמָ֔ה
Tôwgarmâh
H8425
"-togarmah"
N-proper
Togarmah was a son of Gomer, and his descendants settled in a territory likely known as Armenia. The name Togarmah means thou wilt break her, and it appears in the book of Genesis and Ezekiel.
Definition: Combined with ba.yit (בַּ֫יִת ", Beth-" H1004I) § Togarmah = "thou wilt break her" territory settled by the descendants of Togarmah probably the area known as Armenia
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Togarmah. See also: Genesis 10:3; Ezekiel 27:14; Ezekiel 38:6.
יַרְכְּתֵ֥י
yᵉrêkâh
H3411
"flank"
N-fd
This word refers to the flank or side of something, and can also mean the rear or recess. It is used in the Bible to describe borders, coasts, or the sides of objects.
Definition: 1) flank, side, extreme parts, recesses 1a) side 1b) sides, recesses (dual) Aramaic equivalent: yar.kah (יַרְכָא "thigh" H3410)
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: border, coast, part, quarter, side. See also: Genesis 49:13; Isaiah 14:13; Psalms 48:3.
צָפ֖וֹן
tsâphôwn
H6828
"Zaphon"
N-fs
This word means 'north' and is used to describe a direction or location. In the Bible, it is often translated as 'north' or 'northern side'.
Definition: This name means north Also named: tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6829)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: north(-ern, side, -ward, wind). See also: Genesis 13:14; Jeremiah 6:22; Psalms 48:3.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֲגַפָּ֑י/ו
ʼaggâph
H102
"band"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for band refers to the wings of an army or crowds of troops. It describes a large group of people, often in a military context.
Definition: wing (of an army), band, army, hordes
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: bands. See also: Ezekiel 12:14; Ezekiel 38:9; Ezekiel 39:4.
עַמִּ֥ים
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-mp
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
רַבִּ֖ים
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
אִתָּֽ/ךְ
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 38:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 38:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 38:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 38:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:6
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 38:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:6
- Sermons on Ezekiel 38:6
Context — A Prophecy against Gog
4I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws, and bring you out with all your army—your horses, your horsemen in full armor, and a great company armed with shields and bucklers, all brandishing their swords.
5Persia, Cush, and Put will accompany them, all with shields and helmets,
6as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.
7Get ready; prepare yourself, you and all your company gathered around you; you will be their guard. 8After a long time you will be summoned. In the latter years you will enter a land that has recovered from war, whose people were gathered from many nations to the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate. They had been brought out from the nations, and all now dwell securely.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 27:14 | The men of Beth-togarmah exchanged horses, war horses, and mules for your wares. |
| 2 | Genesis 10:2–3 | The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 1:5–6 | The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. |
| 4 | Daniel 11:40 | At the time of the end, the king of the South will engage him in battle, but the king of the North will storm out against him with chariots, horsemen, and many ships, invading many countries and sweeping through them like a flood. |
Ezekiel 38:6 Summary
In Ezekiel 38:6, we see that God is gathering many nations, including Gomer and Beth-togarmah, to attack Israel in the end times. This shows us that God is in control of all the nations, as mentioned in Psalm 2:1-4, and that He has a plan to bring them all before Him. As we read this verse, we can remember that God is our protector and defender, just like He will be for Israel, as promised in Psalm 121:3-4. We can trust in His power and sovereignty, even when the world around us seems uncertain, and pray for His will to be done, as Jesus taught us in Matthew 6:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Gomer and Beth-togarmah in Ezekiel 38:6?
Gomer and Beth-togarmah are ancient nations that are believed to be located in modern-day Turkey or other parts of Eastern Europe, as mentioned in Ezekiel 38:6 and also in Genesis 10:2-3, which describes the descendants of Noah's sons.
What does it mean that these nations are 'from the far north'?
The phrase 'from the far north' refers to the geographical location of these nations in relation to Israel, as seen in Ezekiel 38:6, and is also mentioned in other prophecies such as Jeremiah 1:14-15, where God warns of a threat coming from the north.
Why are these nations accompanying other armies in this prophecy?
The nations mentioned in Ezekiel 38:6, including Gomer and Beth-togarmah, are accompanying other armies because they are all part of a large coalition that will attack Israel in the end times, as described in Ezekiel 38:1-9, and also referenced in Revelation 20:8-9, where a similar scenario is depicted.
Is this prophecy being fulfilled today?
While we can see some of the stage being set for this prophecy, its ultimate fulfillment is still in the future, as indicated in Ezekiel 38:8, which mentions that Israel will be living securely after being gathered from many nations, a situation that has not yet occurred, but is also referenced in Isaiah 11:11-12, where a similar restoration is described.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's sovereignty over the nations, and how can I apply that to my own life?
- How does the mention of 'many nations' in this verse make me think about the global scope of God's plans, and what role do I play in that?
- What can I learn from the fact that these nations are being drawn into a conflict with Israel, and how can I pray for the peace of Jerusalem, as mentioned in Psalm 122:6?
- How does this prophecy make me think about the importance of being prepared for the unexpected, and what are some ways I can be spiritually prepared, as encouraged in 1 Peter 3:15?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 38:6
Gomer, and all his bands,.... Or all his army, as the Targum.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 38:6
Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with thee. Gomer - the Celtic Cimmerians of Crim-Tartary. Togarmah - the Armenians of the Caucasus, south of Iberia.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:6
Gomer; inhabitants of Galatia, called formerly Gallograeci, Phrygians, and Bithynians, also these descended of Gomer. Togarmah; Paphlagonia and Cappadocia: see . Of the north quarters: it might be read in apposition, and leave out of, so it will bring in many more to assist Gog; beside all those mentioned, the more northern people, the numerous Tartars, shall with all their bands fight for Gag. Many people; great, and mighty of stature, and strength, and courage, as well as many in numbers.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:6
Ezekiel 38:6 Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: [and] many people with thee.Ver. 6. Gomer, and all his bands.] The Cimbrians or Cimmerians, saith Melanchthon; the Galatians, saith Theodoret. The house of Togarmah.] The Phrygians, as some; the Armenians, as others will. Of antichrist’ s great power, see Revelation 9:1-20; Revelation 20:8. See on Ezekiel 27:14.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:6
(6) Gomer . . . Togarmah.—Again the address turns to the extreme north. Gomer, like Magog, a people descended from Japheth (Genesis 10:2; 1 Chronicles 1:5), is identified with the Cimmerians; and for the house of Togarmah, the Armenians, see Note on 27:14. In the last clause of the verse, people should be in the plural. This was to be a general gathering of the strength of the world against the Church of God.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:6
Verse 6. Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah] The Cimmerians and Turcomanians, and other northern nations.-Calmet.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 38:6
6. Cf. Ezekiel 27:14; Genesis 10:2. His “bands,” Ezekiel 12:14. north quarters] lit. sides of the north, i.e. the furthest north, Isaiah 14:13. Gomer, Assyr. Gimir, is usually identified in name with the Kimmerians. Schrader (KAT. in loc.) and others understand Cappadocia.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:6
6. For Gomer see note Ezekiel 38:2; for Togarmah, Ezekiel 27:14; for people read “peoples,” as also Ezekiel 38:8-9; Ezekiel 38:15; Ezekiel 38:22.
Sermons on Ezekiel 38:6
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The King of the North by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord preaches about the prophetic significance of the great world conflict predicted in the Scriptures, involving a revived Roman Empire, a ten-nation confederacy, and |
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Middle-Eastern Alliance by Keith Malcomson | Keith Malcomson delves into the prophecy of Ezekiel 38, identifying nations forming a military alliance under Gog's leadership. The sermon explores the debated identities of nation |
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The Beginnings of the Nations by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord preaches about the genealogies of the nations from the descendants of Noah's sons - Shem, Ham, and Japheth. The sermon explores the beginnings of creation, the cre |
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On the Lord's Announcement of Gentile Judgments. by William Kelly | William Kelly delves into the prophecies regarding the Second Coming and Kingdom of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, referencing Luke 21:25-27, Matthew 24:37-41, and Matthew 25:31 |
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The Nations in the Millennium and the Eternal State by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord preaches about the divine purpose of God for the Gentiles reaching its natural conclusion at the end of the times of the Gentiles marked by the second coming of Je |