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Ezekiel 39:6 Meaning

And I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell carelessly in the isles: and they shall know that I am the LORD.

Context Explained

4Thou shalt fall upon the mountains of Israel, thou, and all thy bands, and the people that is with thee: I will give thee unto the ravenous birds of every sort, and to the beasts of the field to be devoured.

5Thou shalt fall upon the open field: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD.

6And I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell carelessly in the isles: and they shall know that I am the LORD.

7So will I make my holy name known in the midst of my people Israel; and I will not let them pollute my holy name any more: and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel.

8Behold, it is come, and it is done, saith the Lord GOD; this is the day whereof I have spoken.

Key Themes

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Related Cross References

  • Malachi 3:2

    Malachi speaks of God's refining fire, similar to the judgment in Ezekiel.

  • 2 Thessalonians 1:8

    Both passages discuss God's judgment through fire against those who do not know Him.

Source: Ezekiel 39:6