Ezekiel 39:2 bbe — And turning you round, I will be your guide, and make you come up from the inmost parts of the north; I will make you c…

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"And turning you round, I will be your guide, and make you come up from the inmost parts of the north; I will make you come on to the mountains of Israel:"

— Ezekiel 39:2, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 39 — Context

1

And you, son of man, be a prophet against Gog, and say, These are the words of the Lord: See, I am against you, O Gog, ruler of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal:

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And turning you round, I will be your guide, and make you come up from the inmost parts of the north; I will make you come on to the mountains of Israel:

3

And with a blow I will send your bow out of your left hand and your arrows falling from your right hand.

4

On the mountains of Israel you will come down, you and all your forces and the peoples who are with you: I will give you to cruel birds of every sort and to the beasts of the field to be their food.

5

You will come down in the open field: for I have said it, says the Lord.

Ezekiel 39:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 39:2 say?
Ezekiel 39:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And turning you round, I will be your guide, and make you come up from the inmost parts of the north; I will make you come on to the mountains of Israel:”
Where is Ezekiel 39:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 39:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 39, verse 2.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 39:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 39:2 in?
Ezekiel 39:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 39:2?
Ezekiel 39:2 reads (BBE): “And turning you round, I will be your guide, and make you come up from the inmost parts of the north; I will make you come on to the mountains of Israel:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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