גּוֹג֙
𐤂𐤅𐤂
Gog
Gog
A proper name designating two different figures in the Hebrew Bible: (1) A descendant of Reuben mentioned in genealogical records (1 Chr 5:4), and (2) a symbolic or possibly historical figure representing a powerful leader from the land of Magog, depicted as a future northern enemy of Israel in prophetic literature (Ezekiel 38–39). The word is primarily used as a personal name, later representing a nation or coalition arrayed against Israel in eschatological prophecies.
Ezekiel 39:11 · Word #21
Lexicon H1463
| Lemma | גּוֹג |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤅𐤂 |
| Transliteration | Gog |
| Strong's | H1463 |
| Definition | A proper name designating two different figures in the Hebrew Bible: (1) A descendant of Reuben mentioned in genealogical records (1 Chr 5:4), and (2) a symbolic or possibly historical figure representing a powerful leader from the land of Magog, depicted as a future northern enemy of Israel in prophetic literature (Ezekiel 38–39). The word is primarily used as a personal name, later representing a nation or coalition arrayed against Israel in eschatological prophecies. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Gog |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1463-01
Gog
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, masculine singular; personal name. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine singular proper name (HNp). Since the etymology and root meaning are uncertain, the most faithful root-aware rendering is simple transliteration as a personal name without added interpretation. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Gog
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Gog |
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