Original Word: גּוֹג
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Gowg
Pronunciation: gohg
Phonetic Spelling: (gohg)
Definition: Gog
Meaning: Gog

Gog

Of uncertain derivation; Gog, the name of an Israelite, also of some nothern nation -- Gog.

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
the name of an Isr., also leader of a northern nation
NASB Translation
Gog (10).

גּוֺג proper name, masculine (√ unknown) —

1 1 Chronicles 5:4 a Reubenite.

2 Gog of the land of Magog, prince of Rosh, Meshak, and Tubal, גּוֺג אֶרֶץ מָגוֺג נְשִׂיא ראֹשׁ מֶשֶׁךְ וְתֻבָ֑ל Ezekiel 38:2,3(omit מגוֺג ׳א) Ezekiel 39:1 (omit id.) compare Ezekiel 38:14,16 (strike out ᵐ5 ᵑ6 Co) Ezekiel 38:18; Ezekiel 39:1,11 (3 t. in verse) (׳גֵּיא הֲמוֺן ג) Ezekiel 39:15 (id.); compare Assyrian Gâgu, chief of a mountain tribe north of Assyria Dl^{Pa 247} COT on Ezekiel 38:2.

Word Origin: Of uncertain derivation

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1136: Γώγ (Gog) • This Greek entry corresponds to the Hebrew Gog and is used in the New Testament, specifically in Revelation 20:8, to describe the eschatological adversary who, along with Magog, will gather nations for battle against the saints and the beloved city. This usage underscores the continuity of the prophetic theme from the Old Testament to the New Testament, where Gog symbolizes the ultimate opposition to God's kingdom.

Usage: The name Gog appears in the Hebrew Bible primarily in the prophetic books, specifically in the context of a future invasion of Israel. It is used to describe a leader of a coalition of nations that will come against Israel in the latter days.

Context: • Gog is mentioned prominently in the Book of Ezekiel, chapters 38 and 39, where he is depicted as the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. The prophecy describes Gog as leading a vast army from the north to invade the land of Israel. This invasion is portrayed as part of a divine plan, where God will ultimately defeat Gog and his forces, demonstrating His power and holiness to the nations. The text emphasizes that this event will occur in the "latter years" or "latter days," suggesting an eschatological fulfillment.
• In Ezekiel 38:2-3 (BSB), the Lord instructs the prophet: "Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal.'"
• The narrative continues in Ezekiel 39, where the defeat of Gog is described in vivid detail, highlighting the divine intervention and the subsequent cleansing and restoration of Israel.
• The name Gog also appears in the New Testament, in the Book of Revelation 20:8, where it is used symbolically to represent the forces of evil that will gather for a final battle against God’s people at the end of the millennium.

גּ֔וֹג גּ֥וֹג גּֽוֹג׃ גּוֹג֙ גוֹג֙ גוג גוג׃ לְג֔וֹג לְגוֹג֩ ׀ לגוג gō·wḡ ḡō·wḡ Gog gōwḡ ḡōwḡ goyG lə·ḡō·wḡ leGog ləḡōwḡ legoyGInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts