Lexical Summary Góg: Gog Original Word: Γώγ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gog. Of Hebrew origin (Gowg); Gog, a symbolic name for some future Antichrist -- Gog. see HEBREW Gowg NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Gog Definition Gog, associated with Magog NASB Translation Gog (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1136: ΓώγΓώγ, ὁ (גּוג), indeclinable proper name, Gog, king of the land of Magog (which see in BB. DD.), who it is said in Ezekiel 38f will come from the remote north, with innumerable hosts of his own nation as well as of allies, and will attack the people of Israel, re-established after the exile; but by divine interposition he will be utterly destroyed. Hence, in Revelation 20:8f ὁ Γώγ and ὁ Μαγώγ are used collectively to designate the nations that at the close of the millennial reign, instigated by Satan, will break forth from the four quarters of the earth against the Messiah's kingdom, but will be destroyed by fire from heaven. Topical Lexicon Name and Biblical Placement Gog appears once in the Greek New Testament (Revelation 20:8) and is best known from the prophetic oracle of Ezekiel 38–39. The same name is borne by a Reubenite in 1 Chronicles 5:4, but the end-time figure of Ezekiel and Revelation is the primary focus of biblical theology. Old Testament Background Ezekiel devotes two chapters to a coming invasion by “Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal” (Ezekiel 38:2). The prophet pictures an immense confederation that attacks a restored Israel “in the latter years” (Ezekiel 38:8). The assault is divinely thwarted: “I will magnify and sanctify Myself, and I will reveal Myself in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD” (Ezekiel 38:23). Ezekiel 39 amplifies this victory, detailing the defeat, burial, and ultimate cleansing of the land. New Testament Usage Revelation 20:8 draws directly on Ezekiel’s imagery. After the thousand-year imprisonment of Satan, he “will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—to assemble them for battle; their number is like the sand of the seashore”. The names function collectively for the rebellious nations that rally against the reign of Christ. Fire from heaven eliminates the threat, echoing Ezekiel’s portrayal of divine intervention. Eschatological Significance 1. Typology of Ultimate Rebellion: Gog embodies humanity’s final, organized resistance to God’s kingdom. Historical Identifications Ancient writers linked Gog and Magog to various northern peoples—Scythians, Lydians, or broader Indo-European tribes. While archaeological precision remains elusive, Scripture’s emphasis is theological: Gog represents the archetypal enemy from “the far north” (Ezekiel 38:6, 15), symbolizing distant powers that appear invincible but fall before the Lord. Theological Themes • Sovereignty: God directs the entire drama, stating, “I will bring you against My land” (Ezekiel 38:16). Practical Ministry Implications • Hope amid Opposition: Believers can face hostility with confidence that global rebellion will end in God’s victory (Revelation 20:9–10). Key Scriptural Cross-References Genesis 10:2; 1 Chronicles 5:4; Psalm 2:1-6; Isaiah 24:21-23; Ezekiel 38–39; Joel 3:2; Zechariah 14:2-4; Matthew 24:7; Revelation 16:14; Revelation 19:19; Revelation 20:8-10. Forms and Transliterations Γωγ Γὼγ Gog Gōg GṑgLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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