Ezekiel 38:22-23

Ezekiel 38:22-23

[22] And I will plead  against him with pestilence  and with blood;  and I will rain  upon him, and upon his bands,  and upon the many  people  that are with him, an overflowing  rain,  and great hailstones,  fire,  and brimstone.  [23] Thus will I magnify  myself, and sanctify  myself; and I will be known  in the eyes  of many  nations,  and they shall know  that I am the LORD. 

What does Ezekiel 38:22-23 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The Lord would shower hailstones, lightning, and burning sulfur, probably from erupting volcanoes, on Gog and his allies (cf. Genesis 19:24; Revelation 19:21). He would also attack his armies causing bloodshed and disease (cf. Revelation 19:15). This would result in great glory for God among the nations (cf. Revelation 19:6). They would recognize Him as the only true God when He revealed Himself this way. The Lord had used Nebuchadnezzar as His sword against Israel, but He would wield this sword against Gog Himself.