Ezequiel 39:1-8

1 Tu, pois, ó filho do homem, profetiza contra Gogue, e dize: Assim diz o Senhor Deus: Eis que eu sou contra ti, ó Gogue, príncipe e chefe de Meseque e Tubal;
2 e te farei virar e, conduzindo-te, far-te-ei subir do extremo norte, e te trarei aos montes de Israel.
3 Com um golpe tirarei da tua mão esquerda o teu arco, e farei cair da tua mão direita as tuas flechas.
4 Nos montes de Israel cairás, tu e todas as tuas tropas, e os povos que estão contigo; e �s aves de rapina de toda espécie e aos animais do campo te darei, para que te devorem.
5 Sobre a face do campo cairás; porque eu falei, diz o Senhor Deus.
6 E enviarei um fogo sobre Magogue, e entre os que habitam seguros nas ilhas; e saberão que eu sou o Senhor.
7 E farei conhecido o meu santo nome no meio do meu povo Israel, e nunca mais deixarei profanar o meu santo nome; e as nações saberão que eu sou o Senhor, o Santo em Israel.
8 Eis que isso vem, e se cumprirá, diz o Senhor Deus; este é o dia de que tenho falado.

Ezequiel 39:1-8 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL 39

This chapter is a continuation of the prophecy of the destruction of Gog, which is both repeated, and more largely described, Eze 39:1-8, then follows an account of the burning of his weapons of war, which will last seven years in burning, during which time there will be no need of the use of wood, Eze 39:9,10, and of the burial of him, and many of his army; the place where, and the time that will be taken up in doing this, even seven months, are observed, Eze 39:11-16, and every feathered fowl and beast of the field are called upon to feed on the flesh of those that are left unburied, Eze 39:17-20 and by all this the glory of the Lord will be seen, known, and acknowledged, both by the Heathens, and by the house of Israel, Eze 39:21,22, and the former will also be informed that the present captivity of the Jews has been for their sins and transgressions, Eze 39:23,24, and the chapter is concluded with a promise of their return from captivity, when they shall know the Lord, and their interest in him; who will after this no more hide his face from them, but pour out his Spirit upon them, under whose influence they shall ever continue, Eze 39:25-29.

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