Γώγ
Gōg
Gog
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word Γώγ (Gōg) is a proper name referring to a person. Its significance lies in its repeated occurrence in the Bible, appearing 9 times. This frequency suggests that Gōg is a notable figure or entity in the biblical narrative. The name Gōg does not provide any additional information about the person or their character. It is simply a label used to identify them. The context in which Gōg is mentioned will determine their role or significance in the story. The fact that Gōg is a proper name also implies that they are a specific individual, rather than a group or concept. The occurrence of Gōg in the Bible is limited to a specific narrative or theme, which is not specified in the provided data. Nonetheless, the repeated mention of Gōg indicates that they play a significant role in the biblical story, and their identity and actions are worth exploring further.
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Occurrences in Scripture
9 total occurrences across the text
“Son of man, set your face toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him,
Ezekiel 38:3and say, ‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Behold, I am against you, Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal.
Ezekiel 38:14“Therefore, son of man, prophesy, and tell Gog, ‘The Lord Yahweh says: “In that day when my people Israel dwells securely, will you not know it?
Ezekiel 38:16You will come up against my people Israel, as a cloud to cover the land. It will happen in the latter days, that I will bring you against my land, that the nations may know me, when I am sanctified in you, Gog, before their eyes.”
Ezekiel 38:18It will happen in that day, when Gog comes against the land of Israel,” says the Lord Yahweh, “that my wrath will come up into my nostrils.
Ezekiel 39:1“You, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, ‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Behold, I am against you, Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal.
Ezekiel 39:1“You, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, ‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Behold, I am against you, Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal.
Ezekiel 39:11“ ‘ “It will happen in that day, that I will give to Gog a place for burial in Israel, the valley of those who pass through on the east of the sea; and it will stop those who pass through. They will bury Gog and all his multitude there; and they will call it ‘The valley of Hamon Gog’.
Ezekiel 39:11“ ‘ “It will happen in that day, that I will give to Gog a place for burial in Israel, the valley of those who pass through on the east of the sea; and it will stop those who pass through. They will bury Gog and all his multitude there; and they will call it ‘The valley of Hamon Gog’.