Ezekiel 39:15
And the passengers [that] pass through the land, when [any] seeth a man's bone, then shall he set up a sign by it, till the buriers have buried it in the valley of Hamongog.
And the passengers {H5674} that pass through {H5674} the land {H776}, when any seeth {H7200} a man's {H120} bone {H6106}, then shall he set up {H1129} a sign {H6725} by {H681} it, till the buriers {H6912} have buried {H6912} it in the valley {H1516} of Hamongog {H1996}.
As they go through the land, if anyone sees a human bone, he will put a marker next to it until the gravediggers have buried it in the Valley of Hamon-Gog.
As they pass through the land, anyone who sees a human bone will set up a pillar next to it, until the gravediggers have buried it in the Valley of Hamon-gog.
And they that pass through the land shall pass through; and when any seeth a manโs bone, then shall he set up a sign by it, till the buriers have buried it in the valley of Hamon-gog.
Cross-References
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Luke 11:44 (2 votes)
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over [them] are not aware [of them].
Commentary
Context
Ezekiel 39:15 is part of a detailed prophecy in Ezekiel chapters 38 and 39 concerning the formidable invasion of Israel by Gog from the land of Magog. Following God's miraculous intervention and the utter destruction of Gog's vast army on the mountains of Israel, this verse describes a specific aspect of the extensive cleanup operation. It highlights the immense scale of the defeat, emphasizing the meticulous process required to purify the land from the defilement of countless unburied corpses.
Meaning and Key Themes
This verse paints a vivid picture of the aftermath of God's decisive judgment against His enemies:
Linguistic Insights
The name "Hamongog" (Hebrew: ืึฒืืึนื ืึผืึนื, Hamลn Gลg) literally means "multitude of Gog." This designation for the burial valley serves as a powerful and lasting monument to the immense number of Gog's forces that will be destroyed and buried there. It's a place name that perpetually declares God's decisive victory and judgment over those who oppose Him.
Practical Application
While this prophecy has a future fulfillment, Ezekiel 39:15 offers timeless principles for believers:
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