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Berean Standard Bible

““Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him”

Ezekiel 38:2

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Ezekiel 38 and 39 describe a great assault on Israel by a coalition led by Gog from the land of Magog, after Israel has been restored to its land. The passage is written in dramatic, symbolic language and is set after the promise of a new heart and a renewed people.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him

World English Bible (WEB)

“Son of man, set your face toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him,

King James Version (KJV)

Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,

American Standard Version (ASV)

Son of man, set thy face toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him,

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Son of man, let your face be turned against Gog, of the land of Magog, the ruler of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and be a prophet against him,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Hijo del hombre, pon tu rostro contra Gog en tierra de Magog, príncipe de la cabecera de Mesech y Tubal, y profetiza sobre él,

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

«Hombre mortal, dirige tu mirada hacia el norte, hacia la tierra de Magog, y profetiza contra Gog, rey de Mésec y Tubal.

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