Magog
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Magog is a biblical toponym appearing in Genesis and Ezekiel, traditionally identified with Scythian territories or Central Asian steppes.
What is the meaning of Magog in the Bible?
Named among the sons of Japheth in Genesis 10:2, Magog is used in Ezekiel 38-39 as a geopolitical entity representing the northern kingdoms allied with Gog against Israel.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Magog as a historical reference to northern nomadic confederations clarifies the geopolitical context of Ezekiel's prophecy, illustrating the ancient Israelite worldview of distant, hostile powers threatening the covenant community.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.