Ezekiel 38:21 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 38:14-23

This latter part of the chapter is a repetition of the former; the dream is doubled, for the thing is certain and to be very carefully regarded. I. It is here again foretold that this spiteful enemy should make a formidable descent upon the land of Israel (Ezek. 38:15): ?Thou shalt come out of the north parts (Syria lay on the north of Canaan) with a mighty army, shalt come like a cloud, and cover the land of my people Israel,? Ezek. 38:16. These words (Ezek. 38:14), When my people Israel... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 38:21

And I will call for a sword against him ,.... That is, against Gog; or, as I would choose to render the words, "for I will call for a sword", so the particle is rendered, Ezekiel 38:19 and which Noldius F21 Concordant. Ebr. Partic. p. 285, 286. agrees to; and this gives a reason why there should be such a commotion in the land of Israel; because the Lord, who has the swords of princes at his command, will call for the Christian kings to come to the assistance of the Jews, and fight... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 38:21

I will call for a sword against him - Meaning Judas Maccabeus, who defeated his army under Lysias, making a horrible carnage. - Martin. Cambyses had no wars in the mountains of Israel. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 38:1-23

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 38:14-22

The invader discomfited. Although it would be presumptuous to apply the language of this prophetic passage to any particular political event in the history of Israel, there were many occasions upon which invasion was permitted and the soil of Palestine was trodden by hostile armies; many occasions upon which the invader retreated, overwhelmed with disaster and ignominy. It is therefore allowable to interpret great political incidences and occurrences in the light of the principles here... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 38:14-23

The prophet is next directed to assure Gog of four things, read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 38:14-23

Human malice a contribution to God's glory. God has a variety of methods for dealing with rebellious men. Sometimes he allows them to have their willful way up to the margin of success, when suddenly the tables are turned, and apparent success becomes conspicuous defeat. With vain confidence they press on their daring measures, and are led, as it were, into an ambush and completely destroyed. Thus God dealt with Pharaoh at the Red Sea, and thus he purposes to deal with the unscrupulous... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 38:21

Every man's sword shall be against his brother (comp. Zechariah 14:13 ). The consternation produced by Jehovah's interposition should be such that the ranks of Gog should fall into utter confusion, and his warriors exterminate each other, as did the Midianites in the days of Gideon ( 7:22 ), and the Moabites, Ammonites, and Seiritea, who invaded Judah in the reign of Jehoshaphat ( 2 Chronicles 20:23 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 38:21

Mutual antagonism. I. MUTUAL ANTAGONISM IS COMMON . In primitive times it was well-nigh universal. Pre-historic man seems to have lived in a state of perpetual warfare; and in the present day savages are often at war one with another; they maintain continuous feuds—tribe against tribe, clan against clan, family against family. In these later times, even in enlightened Christendom, Europe appears as an armed camp. Every nation is suspicious of its neighbor, which it regards as a... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 38:21-22

Ezekiel 38:21-22. And I will call Rather, But I will call, for a sword against him That is, when he has carried all before him for some time, I will at length raise up those who shall withstand him. God’s doing a thing is often expressed in Scripture by his speaking the word, and giving out his command. Thus he is said Psalm ( Psa 105:16 ) to call for a dearth upon the land of Canaan. Throughout all my mountains Throughout all the land of Judea; for, as has been observed before, Judea... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 38:14-23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 38:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 38:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 38:1-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 38:14-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 38:14-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 38:14-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 38:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 38:21

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 38:21-22

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