Ezekiel 38:5
New International Version
Persia, Cush and Put will be with them, all with shields and helmets,

New Living Translation
Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya will join you, too, with all their weapons.

English Standard Version
Persia, Cush, and Put are with them, all of them with shield and helmet;

Berean Standard Bible
Persia, Cush, and Put will accompany them, all with shields and helmets,

King James Bible
Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them; all of them with shield and helmet:

New King James Version
Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya are with them, all of them with shield and helmet;

New American Standard Bible
Persia, Cush, and Put with them, all of them with buckler and helmet;

NASB 1995
Persia, Ethiopia and Put with them, all of them with shield and helmet;

NASB 1977
Persia, Ethiopia, and Put with them, all of them with shield and helmet;

Legacy Standard Bible
Persia, Ethiopia, and Put with them, all of them with shield and helmet;

Amplified Bible
Persia (Iran), Cush (Ethiopia), and Put (Libya, N. Africa) with them, all of them with shield and helmet;

Christian Standard Bible
Persia, Cush, and Put are with them, all of them with shields and helmets;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Persia,Cush, and Put are with them, all of them with shields and helmets;

American Standard Version
Persia, Cush, and Put with them, all of them with shield and helmet;

Contemporary English Version
Your army includes soldiers from Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya,

English Revised Version
Persia, Cush, and Put with them; all of them with shield and helmet:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Persia, Sudan, and Put will be with you. They, too, will have shields and helmets.

Good News Translation
Troops from Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya are with him, and all have shields and helmets.

International Standard Version
Persia, Cush, and Libya will be accompanying them, all of them equipped with shields and helmets.

Majority Standard Bible
Persia, Cush, and Put will accompany them, all with shields and helmets,

NET Bible
Persia, Ethiopia, and Put are with them, all of them with shields and helmets.

New Heart English Bible
Persia, Cush, and Put with them, all of them with shield and helmet;

Webster's Bible Translation
Persia, Cush, and Phut with them; all of them with shield and helmet:

World English Bible
Persia, Cush, and Put with them, all of them with shield and helmet;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Persia, Cush, and Phut, with them, "" All of them [with] shield and helmet.

Young's Literal Translation
Persia, Cush, and Phut, with them, All of them with shield and helmet.

Smith's Literal Translation
Persia, Cush and Phut with them, all of them with shield and helmet.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Persians, Ethiopians, and Libyans with them, all with shields and helmets.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the Persians, the Ethiopians, and the Libyans with them, all with heavy shields and helmets,

New American Bible
Persia, Cush, and Put with them, all with shields and helmets;

New Revised Standard Version
Persia, Ethiopia, and Put are with them, all of them with buckler and helmet;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Persians, Ethiopians, and Lybians with them, all of them with shields and helmets.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
All Persians and Kushites and Putians with them, with shields and with helmets
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Persia, Cush, and Put with them, all of them with shield and helmet;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Persians, and Ethiopians, and Libyans; all with helmets and shields.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Prophecy Against Gog
4I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws, and bring you out with all your army—your horses, your horsemen in full armor, and a great company armed with shields and bucklers, all brandishing their swords. 5Persia, Cush, and Put will accompany them, all with shields and helmets, 6as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.…

Cross References
Isaiah 66:19
I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations.

Jeremiah 46:9
Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth—Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow.

Daniel 11:43
He will gain control of the treasures of gold and silver and over all the riches of Egypt, and the Libyans and Cushites will also submit to him.

Genesis 10:6-8
The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. / The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. / Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth.

2 Chronicles 12:3
with 1,200 chariots, 60,000 horsemen, and countless troops who came with him out of Egypt—Libyans, Sukkites, and Cushites.

Esther 1:1
This is what happened in the days of Xerxes, who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush.

Isaiah 18:1-2
Woe to the land of whirring wings, along the rivers of Cush, / which sends couriers by sea, in papyrus vessels on the waters. Go, swift messengers, to a people tall and smooth-skinned, to a people widely feared, to a powerful nation of strange speech, whose land is divided by rivers.

Isaiah 20:4-5
so the king of Assyria will lead away the captives of Egypt and the exiles of Cush, young and old alike, naked and barefoot, with bared buttocks—to Egypt’s shame. / Those who made Cush their hope and Egypt their boast will be dismayed and ashamed.

Jeremiah 25:19-20
Pharaoh king of Egypt, his officials, his leaders, and all his people; / all the mixed tribes; all the kings of Uz; all the kings of the Philistines: Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod;

Nahum 3:9
Cush and Egypt were her boundless strength; Put and Libya were her allies.

Acts 2:9-11
Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, / Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome, / both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!”

Revelation 20:8
and 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.

Revelation 16:14-16
These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. / “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.” / And they assembled the kings in the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon.

Revelation 19:19
Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army.

1 Peter 1:1
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen


Treasury of Scripture

Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them; all of them with shield and helmet:

Persia

Ezekiel 27:10
They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness.

Libya.

Ezekiel 30:5
Ethiopia, and Libya, and Lydia, and all the mingled people, and Chub, and the men of the land that is in league, shall fall with them by the sword.

Genesis 10:6
And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan.

1 Chronicles 1:8
The sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.

Put

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Ezekiel 38
1. The army
8. and malice of Gog
14. God's judgment against him














Persia
The mention of "Persia" in this verse refers to the ancient empire known for its vast influence and power, which is modern-day Iran. In the Hebrew text, the word used is "Paras." Historically, Persia was a dominant force in the ancient Near East, known for its military prowess and cultural achievements. In the context of Ezekiel's prophecy, Persia represents a significant power aligning with Gog, indicating a coalition of nations against Israel. This highlights the theme of a formidable alliance that will rise in the end times, as interpreted by many conservative scholars.

Cush
"Cush" refers to the region south of Egypt, often associated with modern-day Sudan and Ethiopia. The Hebrew term "Kush" denotes a land known for its warriors and rich resources. In biblical times, Cush was recognized for its strong and skilled soldiers, which adds to the formidable nature of the coalition described in Ezekiel 38. The inclusion of Cush in this prophecy underscores the widespread nature of the alliance, drawing from regions far and wide to join in the conflict.

Put
"Put" is identified with the region west of Egypt, likely corresponding to modern-day Libya. The Hebrew word "Put" signifies a people known for their military capabilities. Historically, Put was part of the broader North African region, which was often involved in the geopolitical dynamics of the ancient world. The mention of Put in this verse suggests a comprehensive gathering of nations from different directions, emphasizing the global scale of the prophesied conflict.

will accompany them
The phrase "will accompany them" indicates a joining or alliance with the primary forces led by Gog. The Hebrew verb used here conveys the idea of being joined or added to a group. This suggests a voluntary and strategic alignment of these nations with Gog's forces, highlighting the unity and purpose behind their coalition. From a conservative Christian perspective, this alliance is seen as part of the divine orchestration of end-time events, where God allows these nations to come together for His ultimate purposes.

all with shields and helmets
The imagery of "all with shields and helmets" evokes a picture of preparedness and military readiness. In the ancient world, shields and helmets were essential for protection in battle, symbolizing strength and defense. The Hebrew words for "shields" (magen) and "helmets" (kova) emphasize the martial aspect of this coalition. This description serves to illustrate the seriousness and intensity of the impending conflict, as these nations arm themselves for war. In the broader biblical narrative, this preparation for battle is seen as part of the unfolding of God's prophetic plan, where He ultimately demonstrates His sovereignty and power over the nations.

(5) Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya.--Having summoned the nations from the extreme north, the prophet now turns first to the east, and then to the south and west. No neighbouring nations are mentioned at all, but only those living on the confines of the known world are summoned to this symbolic contest. The supposition of a literal alliance of nations so situated is out of the question.

Verses 5-7. - These allied nations are depicted as coming from the four quarters of the globe. Persia (see Ezekiel 27:10), from the east; Ethiopia (see Ezekiel 30:5), or Gush (Genesis 10:6), from the south; Libya, or Phut (see Ezekiel 27:10; Ezekiel 30:5), from the west; and Gomer (see Genesis 10:2, 3; 1 Chronicles 1:5), the Cimmerians of Homer ('Odyss.,' 11:13-19), whose abodes were the shores of the Euxine and Caspian Seas, and the Gimirrai of the Assyrian Inscriptions (see Schrader, 'Die Keilinschriften,' etc., p. 80); with the house of Togarmah, from the north, or the extreme regions of the north, as in Isaiah 14:13 (see Ezekiel 27:14). The first three are portrayed as armed with shield and helmet, or more accurately as being all of them shield and helmet, which might signify that they should serve as a shield and helmet to Cog, who in truth should be unto them and their confederates a guard; i.e., according to Keil and Schroder, one who keeps watch over them; according to Miehaelis and Havernick, one who gives them law; according to Hengstenberg, one who is their authority; according to Ewald and Smend, one who serves to them as an ensign, t.¢. acts to them as a leader or commander. The LXX. translation, with which Hitzig agrees, "And thou shalt be to me for a guard," is manifestly wrong.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Persia,
פָּרַ֛ס (pā·ras)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6539: Persia -- a country in west Asia which conquered Babylon

Cush,
כּ֥וּשׁ (kūš)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3568: A son of Ham, also his descendants, also a land in the southern Nile Valley

and Put
וּפ֖וּט (ū·p̄ūṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6316: Put -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land

will accompany them,
אִתָּ֑ם (’it·tām)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

all
כֻּלָּ֖ם (kul·lām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

with shields
מָגֵ֥ן (mā·ḡên)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile

and helmets;
וְכוֹבָֽע׃ (wə·ḵō·w·ḇā‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3553: A helmet


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