Russia or Turkey?
I
wrote and article as well as gave a message on the Russian inspired
invasion of Israel in the 'latter times' mentioned as a prediction by
Ezekiel which is now or the latter times. Ezekiel 38-39.
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These writers miss a Hebrew word that is in our English Bible. First,
all are agreed this lead invader is from the "north" as all English
translations show us. But, what country is this northern country?
"And thou [army leader] shalt come from thy place out of the north parts..." Ez. 38 :15 a Now in Hebrew" place" is 'where one stood' or dwelt. This was ones country or place of living. Next, it says in our English Bible "north parts." Now, look at our map. Turkey is due north of Israel. But, so is Russia as can be seen from our straight line.*
Now, the most important Hebrew word here determines which northern country
is Ezekiel writing about here. It is the word yeraykaw which means in
our verse 15 a : extreme; farthest out; far reaches; ultimate distance ;
uttermost; most remote; extremity; outermost; utmost; ultimate, etc.
So now we translate:" And you will come from your country out of the most extreme
area of the north..." This means north as it relates to Israel, of
course. See our map. ONLY Russia fits this Hebrew wordage as it is the most distant due north of Israel-not Turkey!
KJV or English Bible theology and facts must not be the ultimate source for study and ascertaining Biblical data.
http://weaponsman.com/?p=9991 *
See where it says: " You [Russia] will fall upon the mountains of
Israel, you and all your troops and the people with you..." Note mention
of using horses in mountainous areas.
Everyone
that has studied horses in warfare knows that Russia is very well known
for it's use of horses. Even today some Russian soldiers train on
horses. See article.* When the Nazi's attacked Russia Cossacks came
down on them in deep snow riding horses. The Germans were powerless
against them as the horses were well suited for battle in the snow and
frigid weather. Russia has always known horses are insensible even in
rough mountainous terrain, and snow, for example.
Another
reason for Russia as being the leader of the end time invasion of
Israel is as Ezekiel states:" I will turn you around ,put hooks into
your jaws, and lead out, with all your army , horses, and horsemen..." Ez.38:4: a cf.15.
By Dr.Howard Davis
By Dr.Howard Davis