Ezekiel 38:6
New International Version
also Gomer with all its troops, and Beth Togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.

New Living Translation
Gomer and all its armies will also join you, along with the armies of Beth-togarmah from the distant north, and many others.

English Standard Version
Gomer and all his hordes; Beth-togarmah from the uttermost parts of the north with all his hordes—many peoples are with you.

Berean Standard Bible
as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.

King James Bible
Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with thee.

New King James Version
Gomer and all its troops; the house of Togarmah from the far north and all its troops—many people are with you.

New American Standard Bible
Gomer with all its troops; Beth-togarmah from the remote parts of the north with all its troops—many peoples with you.

NASB 1995
Gomer with all its troops; Beth-togarmah from the remote parts of the north with all its troops— many peoples with you.

NASB 1977
Gomer with all its troops; Beth-togarmah from the remote parts of the north with all its troops—many peoples with you.

Legacy Standard Bible
Gomer with all its troops; Beth-togarmah from the remote parts of the north with all its troops—many peoples with you.

Amplified Bible
Gomer and all its troops; Beth-togarmah from the remote parts of the north and all its troops—many peoples with you.

Christian Standard Bible
Gomer with all its troops; and Beth-togarmah from the remotest parts of the north along with all its troops—many peoples are with you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Gomer with all its troops; and Beth-togarmah from the remotest parts of the north along with all its troops—many peoples are with you.”

American Standard Version
Gomer, and all his hordes; the house of Togarmah in the uttermost parts of the north, and all his hordes; even many peoples with thee.

Contemporary English Version
as well as from Gomer and Beth-Togarmah in the north. Your army is enormous!

English Revised Version
Gomer, and all his hordes; the house of Togarmah in the uttermost parts of the north, and all his hordes: even many peoples with thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Gomer will come with all its troops and with the nation of Togarmah from the far north. There will be many armies with you.

Good News Translation
All the fighting men of the lands of Gomer and Beth Togarmah in the north are with him, and so are men from many other nations.

International Standard Version
Gomer with all its troops, and the household of Togarmah from the remotest parts of the north with all its troops—many people will accompany you.

Majority Standard Bible
as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.

NET Bible
They are joined by Gomer with all its troops, and by Beth Togarmah from the remote parts of the north with all its troops--many peoples are with you.

New Heart English Bible
Gomer, and all his hordes; the house of Togarmah in the uttermost parts of the north, and all his hordes; even many peoples with you.

Webster's Bible Translation
Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with thee.

World English Bible
Gomer, and all his hordes; the house of Togarmah in the uttermost parts of the north, and all his hordes—even many peoples with you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Gomer and all its bands, "" The house of Togarmah [from] the sides of the north, "" And all its bands, many peoples with you,

Young's Literal Translation
Gomer and all its bands, The house of Togarmah of the sides of the north, And all its bands, many peoples with thee,

Smith's Literal Translation
Gomer and all his hosts; the house of Togarmah of the thighs of the north, and all his hosts: many peoples with thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Gomer, and all his bands, the house of Thogorma, the northern parts and all his strength, and many peoples with thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Gomer, and all his companies, the house of Togarmah, the northern parts, and all his strength, and the many peoples with you.

New American Bible
Gomer and all its troops, Beth-togarmah from the recesses of Zaphon and all its troops—many nations will accompany you.

New Revised Standard Version
Gomer and all its troops; Beth-togarmah from the remotest parts of the north with all its troops—many peoples are with you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Gomar and all her army, the house of Togarmah, and the uttermost parts of the north with all their hosts, and many other people who are with you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Gomar and all his army, and the house of Togarma and the borders of the North and all their armies, and many nations that are with you
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah in the uttermost parts of the north, and all his bands; even many peoples with thee.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Gomer, and all belonging to him; the house of Thorgama, from the end of the north, and all belonging to him; and many nations with thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Prophecy Against Gog
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. 7Get ready; prepare yourself, you and all your company gathered around you; you will be their guard.…

Cross References
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 19:17-18
Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, / so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.”

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 20:9
And they marched across the broad expanse of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. But fire came down from heaven and consumed them.

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.

Revelation 17:14
They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”

Revelation 11:7
When the two witnesses have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up from the Abyss will wage war with them, and will overpower and kill them.

Revelation 13:7
Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.

Revelation 12:9
And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.

Revelation 6:15-17
Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. / And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. / For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?”

Daniel 11:40-45
At the time of the end, the king of the South will engage him in battle, but the king of the North will storm out against him with chariots, horsemen, and many ships, invading many countries and sweeping through them like a flood. / He will also invade the Beautiful Land, and many countries will fall. But these will be delivered from his hand: Edom, Moab, and the leaders of the Ammonites. / He will extend his power over many countries, and not even the land of Egypt will escape. ...

Daniel 7:21-22
As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them, / until the Ancient of Days arrived and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for them to possess the kingdom.

Daniel 2:44
In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever.

Joel 3:9-14
Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war; rouse the mighty men; let all the men of war advance and attack! / Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, ‘I am strong!’ / Come quickly, all you surrounding nations, and gather yourselves. Bring down Your mighty ones, O LORD. ...

Zechariah 14:2-3
For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city. / Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle.


Treasury of Scripture

Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with you.

Gomer

Genesis 10:2
The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.

1 Chronicles 1:5
The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.

Togarmah

Ezekiel 27:14
They of the house of Togarmah traded in thy fairs with horses and horsemen and mules.

Genesis 10:3
And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.

1 Chronicles 1:6
And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.

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














Gomer
Gomer is traditionally identified as a people descended from Japheth, one of Noah's sons, as mentioned in Genesis 10:2-3. Historically, Gomer is associated with the Cimmerians, a nomadic group known to have inhabited regions around the Black Sea. The mention of Gomer in Ezekiel's prophecy suggests a coalition of nations, possibly representing distant lands that were known to Israel at the time. This highlights the far-reaching influence and scope of the prophecy, indicating a gathering of diverse peoples against Israel.

and all its troops
The phrase "and all its troops" emphasizes the military aspect of the coalition. In Hebrew, the word for troops is "חֵיל" (cheil), which can refer to an army or a force. This suggests a formidable and organized military presence, indicating that Gomer is not acting alone but is supported by a significant force. The inclusion of "all" underscores the completeness and totality of the military alliance, suggesting a comprehensive mobilization against Israel.

Beth-togarmah
Beth-togarmah is another nation mentioned in the Table of Nations in Genesis 10:3, traditionally associated with regions in modern-day Turkey or Armenia. The name "Beth" means "house" in Hebrew, indicating a lineage or a people group. Togarmah is often linked with trade and commerce, as seen in Ezekiel 27:14, where they are noted for trading horses and mules with Tyre. This connection to trade suggests that Beth-togarmah was a well-established and economically significant entity, adding weight to the coalition's power.

from the far north
The phrase "from the far north" is significant in biblical prophecy, often indicating a direction from which invaders would come. In the context of Israel, the north was a traditional route for invading armies, as seen in historical accounts of Assyrian and Babylonian invasions. The "far north" suggests a distant and possibly unknown land, adding an element of mystery and foreboding to the prophecy. It implies that the threat is not just local but extends to the far reaches of the known world.

with all its troops
Reiterating the earlier phrase, "with all its troops" again emphasizes the military might and readiness of Beth-togarmah. The repetition serves to underscore the seriousness of the threat posed by this coalition. It suggests a unified and determined effort, with each nation contributing its full military strength to the alliance.

the many nations with you
This phrase encapsulates the breadth and diversity of the coalition. "The many nations" indicates a vast and varied group of peoples, each bringing their own resources and strengths to the alliance. The use of "with you" personalizes the message, directly addressing the leader of the coalition, often identified as Gog in the broader context of Ezekiel 38. This highlights the unity and shared purpose of the nations involved, suggesting a concerted effort against a common target, which in the prophetic context, is Israel.

(6) Gomer . . . Togarmah.--Again the address turns to the extreme north. Gomer, like Magog, a people descended from Japheth (Genesis 10:2; 1Chronicles 1:5), is identified with the Cimmerians; and for the house of Togarmah, the Armenians, see Note on 27:14. In the last clause of the verse, people should be in the plural. This was to be a general gathering of the strength of the world against the Church of God.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Gomer
גֹּ֚מֶר (gō·mer)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1586: Gomer -- a son of Japheth, also his descendants, also the wife of Hosea

with all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

its troops;
אֲגַפֶּ֔יהָ (’ă·ḡap·pe·hā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 102: Wings of an army, crowds of troops

and Beth-togarmah
בֵּ֚ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

from the far
יַרְכְּתֵ֥י (yar·kə·ṯê)
Noun - fdc
Strong's 3411: Flank, side, extreme parts, recesses

north
צָפ֖וֹן (ṣā·p̄ō·wn)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter

with all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

its troops—
אֲגַפָּ֑יו (’ă·ḡap·pāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 102: Wings of an army, crowds of troops

many
רַבִּ֖ים (rab·bîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

nations
עַמִּ֥ים (‘am·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

with you.
אִתָּֽךְ׃ (’it·tāḵ)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among


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