Gog and Magog

[ gog uhn mey-gog ]

noun

1. (in the Bible) two nations led by Satan in a climactic battle at Armageddon against the kingdom of God.

Gog and Magog

/ ɡɒɡ; ˈmeɪɡɒɡ /

noun

1. Old Testament a hostile prince and the land from which he comes to attack Israel (Ezekiel 38)
2. New Testament two kings, who are to attack the Church in a climactic battle, but are then to be destroyed by God (Revelation 20:8–10)
3. folklore two giants, the only survivors of a race of giants destroyed by Brutus, the legendary founder of Britain

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gog and Magog¹

Gog ( def ) + Hebrew Māghōgh “land of Gog ”