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Bible Questions & Answers Archive
Who Is Russia? By: Dr. Max D. Younce
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Question Is there anything in Bible prophecy about the nation of Russia? Answer
Due to the myriads of questions about Russia's place
in prophecy and the interest shown, we will cover this topic with a
series. We identify Russia, according to Scripture, this week. Next
week, and in following articles, we will look at her end-time allies as
given in the Bible. Following weeks will include a discussion of why
Russia wants to attack Israel and her prophesied destruction. All these
topics are covered in Ezekiel 38, 39. Who is Russia? In Ezekiel 38:2 we read, "Son of
man, set thy face against Gog, the land of
Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophecy against him
". (1). The Bible Encyclopedia says they are the
furthermost, northern nations dwelling in the regions of the
Caucasus Mountains and the Volga River in Russia. (2). The great Jewish historian, Josephus, in Book
One, Chapter Six, says the Scythians were called "Magog". (3). The word "chief" in Verse 2 is the Hebrew "rosh",
which is also the Swedish name for Russia. (4). "Meshech" is identified as present day
Moscow, representing the western part of Russia. "Tubal" is present day Tobolsk, one of the chief
cities representing the eastern part of Russia. (5). Ezekiel 38:15 and 39:2 tell us that
Russia will come from the north to invade Israel. In Bible prophecy,
the directions north, south, east, and west are figured from
Palestine and Jerusalem as the center. This is Biblically speaking.
Check your world map and you will find the latitude line runs almost
directly north from Jerusalem to Moscow. No one could have known 2,600 years ago that the
mighty nation of Russia would be existing today, except the omniscient,
almighty God. Ezekiel was only "the pen" which wrote the mind of God
concerning the future for "All scripture is given by the inspiration
of God." (i.e. God-breathed). God has also prophesied the future of all mankind in
John 3:36. "...He that believeth not the Son
shall not see life; but the wrath of' God abideth on him.
" Be sure to watch next week to learn who the allies of
Russia are in the end-time, and who is with her now. |
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