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G1136 · Greek · New Testament
Γώγ
Gog
Proper noun
Gog (Eschatological Enemy)

Definition

Gog is a transliteration of the Hebrew name Gog (H1463), referring to an eschatological enemy described in Ezekiel 38–39 as the prince of Magog, Meshech, and Tubal. In Revelation 20:8, Gog and Magog appear as symbolic names for all nations gathered by Satan for the final battle against God's people.

Usage & Theological Significance

Gog represents the ultimate convergence of all human rebellion against God's kingdom. In Ezekiel, Gog leads a vast coalition against restored Israel and is supernaturally defeated, with God glorifying Himself through the victory (Ezekiel 38:23; 39:7). In Revelation 20:7–10, Gog and Magog are symbolic of all nations deceived by Satan after the millennium, surrounding the beloved city only to be consumed by fire from heaven. Theologically, Gog is a reminder that human history ends not in human progress but in divine intervention — God's final, decisive victory over every enemy.

Key Bible Verses

Revelation 20:8 And will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth — Gog and Magog — and to gather them for battle.
Ezekiel 38:2 Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshek and Tubal; prophesy against him.
Ezekiel 39:4 On the mountains of Israel you will fall, you and all your troops and the nations with you.
Revelation 20:10 And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown.
Psalm 2:1 Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain?

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