Ezekiel 38:7
Ezekiel 38:7 in Multiple Translations
Get ready; prepare yourself, you and all your company gathered around you; you will be their guard.
Be thou prepared, and prepare for thyself, thou, and all thy company that are assembled unto thee, and be thou a guard unto them.
Be thou prepared, yea, prepare thyself, thou, and all thy companies that are assembled unto thee, and be thou a guard unto them.
Be ready, make yourself ready, you and all the forces who are with you, and be ready for my orders.
Get ready! Make sure you and your whole army with you is prepared. You're the one in charge of them.
Prepare thy selfe, and make thee ready, both thou, and al thy multitude, that are assembled vnto thee, and be thou their sauegard.
Be prepared, yea, prepare for thee, Thou and all thine assemblies who are assembled unto thee, And thou hast been to them for a guard.
“‘“Be prepared, yes, prepare yourself, you, and all your companies who are assembled to you, and be a guard to them.
Be thou prepared, and prepare for thyself, thou, and all thy company that are assembled to thee, and be thou a guard to them.
Prepare and make thyself ready, and all thy multitude that is assembled about thee, and be thou commander over them.
Tell Gog, ‘Get ready and be prepared to be the commander of all those groups of soldiers.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 38:7
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Ezekiel 38:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הִכֹּן֙
וְ/הָכֵ֣ן
לְ/ךָ֔
אַתָּ֕ה
וְ/כָל
קְהָלֶ֖/ךָ
הַ/נִּקְהָלִ֣ים
עָלֶ֑י/ךָ
וְ/הָיִ֥יתָ
לָ/הֶ֖ם
לְ/מִשְׁמָֽר
הִכֹּן֙
kûwn
H3559
to establish
V-Niphal-Impv-2ms
וְ/הָכֵ֣ן
kûwn
H3559
to establish
Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
לְ/ךָ֔
Prep | Suff
אַתָּ֕ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
קְהָלֶ֖/ךָ
qâhâl
H6951
assembly
N-ms | Suff
הַ/נִּקְהָלִ֣ים
qâhal
H6950
to gather
Art | V-Niphal-Inf-c
עָלֶ֑י/ךָ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
וְ/הָיִ֥יתָ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
לָ/הֶ֖ם
Prep | Suff
לְ/מִשְׁמָֽר
mishmâr
H4929
custody
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 38:7
הִכֹּן֙
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
V-Niphal-Impv-2ms
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
וְ/הָכֵ֣ן
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
לְ/ךָ֔
""
Prep | Suff
אַתָּ֕ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
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.
קְהָלֶ֖/ךָ
qâhâl
H6951
"assembly"
N-ms | Suff
A group of people gathered together, like the congregation in Solomon's temple or a crowd in the streets of Jerusalem.
Definition: 1) assembly, company, congregation, convocation 1a) assembly 1a1) for evil counsel, war or invasion, religious purposes 1b) company (of returning exiles) 1c) congregation 1c1) as organised body
Usage: Occurs in 116 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude. See also: Genesis 28:3; 2 Chronicles 28:14; Psalms 22:23.
הַ/נִּקְהָלִ֣ים
qâhal
H6950
"to gather"
Art | V-Niphal-Inf-c
To gather people together, often for a special purpose like worship or war, as seen in Exodus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) to assemble, gather 1a) (Niphal) to assemble 1a1) for religious reasons 1a2) for political reasons 1b) (Hiphil) to summon an assembly 1b1) for war, judgment 1b2) for religious purposes Also means: qa.lah (קָלַהּ "to gather" H7035)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: assemble (selves) (together), gather (selves) (together). See also: Exodus 32:1; 2 Samuel 20:14; Jeremiah 26:9.
עָלֶ֑י/ךָ
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
וְ/הָיִ֥יתָ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לָ/הֶ֖ם
""
Prep | Suff
לְ/מִשְׁמָֽר
mishmâr
H4929
"custody"
Prep | N-ms
Mishmar refers to a place of confinement or a guard. It can be a prison, guard post, or a watch, and is about keeping something or someone safe.
Definition: 1) place of confinement, prison, guard, jail, guard post, watch, observance 1a) jail, prison, guard-house 1b) guard, guard post, act of guarding 1c) observances
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: diligence, guard, office, prison, ward, watch. See also: Genesis 40:3; Nehemiah 4:16; Proverbs 4:23.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 38:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 38:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 38:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 38:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:7
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 38:7
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 38:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:7
- Sermons on Ezekiel 38:7
Context — A Prophecy against Gog
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. 9You and all your troops, and many peoples with you will go up, advancing like a thunderstorm; you will be like a cloud covering the land.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 25:8 | Even if you go and fight bravely in battle, God will make you stumble before the enemy, for God has power to help and power to overthrow.” |
| 2 | Joel 3:9–12 | Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war; rouse the mighty men; let all the men of war advance and attack! Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, ‘I am strong!’ Come quickly, all you surrounding nations, and gather yourselves. Bring down Your mighty ones, O LORD. Let the nations be roused and advance to the Valley of Jehoshaphat, for there I will sit down to judge all the nations on every side. |
| 3 | Isaiah 37:22 | this is the word that the LORD has spoken against him: ‘The Virgin Daughter of Zion despises you and mocks you; the Daughter of Jerusalem shakes her head behind you. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 46:3–5 | “Deploy your shields, small and large; advance for battle! Harness the horses; mount the steeds; take your positions with helmets on! Polish your spears; put on armor! Why am I seeing this? They are terrified, they are retreating; their warriors are defeated, they flee in haste without looking back; terror is on every side!” declares the LORD. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 46:14–16 | “Announce it in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol; proclaim it in Memphis and Tahpanhes: ‘Take your positions and prepare yourself, for the sword devours those around you.’ Why have your warriors been laid low? They cannot stand, for the LORD has thrust them down. They continue to stumble; indeed, they have fallen over one another. They say, ‘Get up! Let us return to our people and to the land of our birth, away from the sword of the oppressor.’ |
| 6 | Amos 4:12 | “Therefore, that is what I will do to you, O Israel, and since I will do this to you, prepare to meet your God, O Israel! |
| 7 | Jeremiah 51:12 | Raise a banner against the walls of Babylon; post the guard; station the watchmen; prepare the ambush. For the LORD has both devised and accomplished what He spoke against the people of Babylon. |
| 8 | Isaiah 8:9–10 | Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered! Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us. ” |
| 9 | Zechariah 14:2–3 | For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city. Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle. |
| 10 | Psalms 2:1–4 | Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them. |
Ezekiel 38:7 Summary
Ezekiel 38:7 is a call to preparation and readiness, not just for Gog and his army, but for all of us as we face the challenges of life. Just as Gog is told to 'get ready' and 'prepare himself', we are called to prepare ourselves spiritually, as seen in 1 Peter 1:13-16, and to trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 23:4. By doing so, we can be a source of strength and protection for those around us, and fulfill our role as guardians and leaders, as seen in Matthew 25:31-46.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main command given in Ezekiel 38:7?
The main command in Ezekiel 38:7 is to 'get ready' and 'prepare yourself', which is a call to spiritual and military preparation, as seen in other scriptures like Ephesians 6:15 and 1 Peter 1:13.
Who is being addressed in this verse?
The verse is addressing Gog, the leader of the coalition of nations, including Persia, Cush, and Put, as mentioned in Ezekiel 38:5-6, and is a warning to him to prepare for the impending battle.
What is the role of Gog and his company in this context?
Gog and his company are to be the guard for the many nations that are gathered with him, as stated in Ezekiel 38:7, indicating a position of leadership and responsibility, similar to the role of a shepherd in Ezekiel 34:2-6.
How does this verse relate to the larger context of Ezekiel 38?
This verse is part of a larger prophecy about the invasion of Israel by a coalition of nations led by Gog, and serves as a warning to Gog to prepare for the battle, which will ultimately result in God's judgment and glory, as seen in Ezekiel 38:16 and Ezekiel 39:21-22.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can 'get ready' and 'prepare myself' for the spiritual battles that I face, and how can I apply the principles of Ezekiel 38:7 to my own life?
- How can I balance the need to be prepared for challenges with the need to trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Proverbs 3:5-6?
- In what ways can I be a 'guard' for those around me, and how can I fulfill this role in a way that honors God, as seen in Isaiah 40:11 and Matthew 25:31-46?
- What are some potential consequences of not being prepared for the challenges that lie ahead, and how can I learn from the example of Gog in Ezekiel 38:7?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 38:7
Be thou prepared, and prepare for thyself,.... All warlike stores and provisions: this is ironically said; and suggests that he would do so, and yet all would be in vain, and to no purpose: thou and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 38:7
Be thou prepared, and prepare for thyself, thou, and all thy company that are assembled unto thee, and be thou a guard unto them. Be thou prepared ... thou, and all thy company. Irony.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:7
Be thou prepared: it is an irony; God, the prophet, and the church deride this mighty preparation, as once the daughter of Zion laughed Sennacherib, that proud Assyrian, to scorn, and the scoff is doubled. Prepare for thyself; such a mighty army will need great magazines and granaries, and good watches and guards for their marching in safety, therefore awaken thy diligence, let nothing be wanting, for, O Gog, thou wilt find I am against thee, saith the Lord.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:7
Ezekiel 38:7 Be thou prepared, and prepare for thyself, thou, and all thy company that are assembled unto thee, and be thou a guard unto them.Ver. 7. Be thou prepared.] Comparator et compara te; muster up all thy forces, and see to their safety. But canst thou ward off my blows? moat thyself up against my fire?
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:7
(7) Be thou a guard unto them.—Every preparation is to be made on the part of Gog and the nations, and then Gog himself is to be their guard, or to control and guide the assault.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 38:7
7–9. Injunction to Gog to be in readiness for the latter days when Jehovah shall lead him forth 7. a guard unto them] The term means something to be kept or observed, a rallying point; Gog shall be the leader of the people—though the word hardly means strictly “standard” (Ew.). For “unto them” LXX. reads “unto me,” giving the meaning that Gog shall be kept “in reserve” by Jehovah for his future operations (Ezekiel 38:8).
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 38:7
Spoken ironically. Make all thy preparations, they will be in vain.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 38:7
7. A guard — Kautzsch, sign, or ensign. Rather, R.V., margin, “a commander.”
Sermons on Ezekiel 38:7
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Week of Meetings-07 Armageddon-Who When Where by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events that will occur after the Lord Jesus Christ takes believers to be with Him. He mentions that the nations of the earth are currentl |
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(Through the Bible) Joel 3 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses various passages from the Bible that speak about the coming judgment and the return of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the urgency of the harvest |
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Isaiah 2:4 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the prophetic implications of Isaiah 2:4, emphasizing President Truman's statement about future conflicts and the current arms race, particularly between Russ |
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Spiritual Times and Seasons by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches on the vanity of all creature enjoyments and the importance of experiencing the killing and healing work of grace in the soul. Through the examples of King So |
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God Is Inescapable by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of outward religious practices without true inward devotion. He emphasizes that this message from the book of Amos is not just ancie |
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Through the Bible - Amos, Obadiah by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the evil and luxurious lifestyle of the people in Judah and Israel. He criticizes their complacency and lack of concern for the state of the |
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Facing Reprobates With Their Destiny by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of a lost soul who decides to visit an old country church. As he enters the deserted church, his memory takes him back to a Sunday morn |