{"id":73839,"date":"2022-02-28T16:00:44","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T00:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=73839"},"modified":"2022-03-04T10:58:18","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T18:58:18","slug":"i365-russia-recruits-syrians-to-fight-ukraine-is-esau-and-ishmael-joining-forces-in-gog-magog-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/prophecy\/i365-russia-recruits-syrians-to-fight-ukraine-is-esau-and-ishmael-joining-forces-in-gog-magog-war\/","title":{"rendered":"I365: Russia recruits Syrians to fight Ukraine. Is Esau and Ishmael joining forces in Gog-Magog War? SN: Russian TV Host Threatens Nuclear \u201cDestruction\u201d of America"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n19th Century Depiction of Gog & Magog battle (Wikipedia)
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Israel365 News<\/em> (I365) reported the following:<\/p>\n

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Russia recruits Syrians to fight Ukraine. Is Esau and Ishmael joining forces in Gog-Magog War?<\/h2>\n

O mortal, turn your face toward Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him Ezekiel 38:2 (The Israel BibleTM<\/sup>)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

February 28, 2022<\/p>\n

Reports of Russia recruiting Syrians and Chechnyans to their war in Ukraine have Gog and Magog war implications, according to one rabbi who says that Esau embodied by Russia among other nations will unite at the end of days with Ishmael, represented by the Muslim world. …<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Syrian media<\/a> claimed that Russia had recruited between 2,500 and 4,000 pro-Assad Syrian mercenaries to fight in Ukraine, paying them $700 per month. The pay scale will increase to $1200 if they fight in Ukraine. According to the report in Daraa 24<\/i>, members of the Fourth and Fifth Corps and the \u201cSuhail al-Hassan\u201d forces were taken for retraining at the T-4 military airbase before being sent to a base in Rostov, Russia. Russia utilized Syrian mercenaries in its fighting in Libya. The report conjectured that the Syrian fighters would be especially effective as \u201cthey will not show hesitation in the battles they are fighting because they differ from them [Ukrainians] ethnically and religiously.<\/p>\n

Though it has not been confirmed that Syrian fighters arrived in Ukraine, Muslim Chechen fighters have played an active role in fighting for Russia. A report in RT claimed 12,000 Chechen special forces fighters, referred to as \u201cKadyrovites,\u201d deployed to Ukraine. Chechnya, \u00a0a mainly Muslim region in southern Russia, is a constituent republic. Chechen troops have fought alongside the Russians in Syria and Georgia.<\/p>\n

Russian media outlets have been tapping into the reputation of Chechen fighters for brutality and religiously fueled fanaticism. …<\/p>\n

\u201cEsav and Ishmael will unite against Israel,\u201d Rabbi Winston explained. \u201cThis will be the culmination of efforts by the Erev Rav<\/i> (mixed multitude). But, in the end, Esav and Ishmael will turn on each other, and Ishmael will emerge victorious against Esav.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIdentifying the major players is not so simple,\u201d Rabbi Winston said. \u201cIshmael is always identified as the Arab world and Islam which grew out of it.\u201d https:\/\/www.israel365news.com\/266859\/russia-recruits-syrians-to-fight-ukraine-is-esau-and-ishmael-joining-forces-in-gog-magog-war\/<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There are several issues with the above.<\/p>\n

As far as the peoples who are involved, let’s look at the first 6 verses of Ezekiel 38:<\/p>\n

1 Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 \u201cSon of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him, 3 and say, \u2018Thus says the Lord God: \u201cBehold, I am against you, O Gog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal. 4 I will turn you around, put hooks into your jaws, and lead you out, with all your army, horses, and horsemen, all splendidly clothed, a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords. 5 Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya are with them, all of them with shield and helmet; 6 Gomer and all its troops; the house of Togarmah from the far north and all its troops \u2014 many people are with you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Pay special attention to verse 5.<\/p>\n

Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya.<\/p>\n

Persia is Iran, not Syria nor Esau.<\/p>\n

The term ‘Ethiopia’ is a wrong translation of the Hebrew word ‘Cus.’<\/p>\n

Barnes\u2019 Notes on the Bible<\/em> states:<\/p>\n

Hebrew, Cushites \u2013 \u05db\u05e9\u05c1\u05d9\u05dd kush\u0131\u0302ym\u2026 The reference here, undoubtedly, is to the African Cush or Ethiopia, which bounded Egypt on the south.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cushites basically mean dark-skinned people, hence this could include peoples from Sudan, Somalia (sometimes called Eastern Cushites). These are also not Syrians.<\/span><\/p>\n

And Libya?<\/p>\n

Well, there are various references to the word Libya in the Bible.\u00a0 However, many of the translations are questionable as sometimes a word for an old area of Persia (Phut) is translated as Libya.<\/p>\n

Basically Strong\u2019s<\/em> (from Strong\u2019s Exhaustive Concordance<\/em>) words 3864, 3865, & 3866 means people from the interior of Africa and seems<\/em> to include the areas west of Egypt. Syria is east of Egypt.<\/p>\n

Anyway, Israel365 News has repeatedly been wrong about Ezekiel 38 and the related battle for several years (including when it was formerly called Breaking Israel News<\/em>).<\/p>\n

While Russia will lead the battle of Ezekiel 38, that battle is not for this age.<\/p>\n

The battle in Ukraine is NOT the start of \u201cthe War of Gog and Magog.\u201d<\/p>\n

More on that is in our newest BibleNewsProphecy video:<\/p>\n

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Gog, Magog, Vladimir Putin, and Ezekiel 38?<\/a><\/h3>\n

On February 24, 2022, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin announced a ‘special military operation’ into Ukraine. Are Jewish sources correct that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the start of the Gog and Magog war of Ezekiel 38? Are Protestant sources, and people like Trumpet editor Gerald Flurry right that Vladimir Putin is the ‘prince of Rosh\/Rush? Does Ezekiel 38 include Russia? What are some of the other nations involved in Ezekiel 38? Does this battle happen BEFORE or well AFTER Jesus returns? Can you know the answer from the actual passages in Ezekiel 38? Dr. Thiel answers these questions and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here is a link to our video: Gog, Magog, Vladimir Putin, and Ezekiel 38?<\/a><\/p>\n

Summit News<\/em> reported the following:<\/p>\n

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Russian TV Host Threatens Nuclear \u201cDestruction\u201d of America<\/h2>\n

February 28, 2022<\/p>\n

A Russian TV host … has threatened the nuclear destruction of America and NATO countries, …<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dmitry Kiselyov made the comments on national television …<\/p>\n

\u201cOur submarines can shoot more than 500 nuclear warheads,\u201d said Kiselyov, adding, \u201cThis would guarantee destruction of the USA, and all other NATO countries.\u201d<\/p>\n

The TV host suggested that there was no point to life continuing on earth if Russia ceased to exist, asserting, \u201cIn accordance with the principle, why do we need the world, if Russia isn\u2019t there?\u201d<\/p>\n

Kiselyov went on to hype the strength of Moscow\u2019s nuclear arsenal, bragging, \u201cRussia\u2019s nuclear arms are delivered by the world\u2019s fastest strategic bombers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s without even mentioning Russian Strategic Missile Forces. The Russian nuclear potential is the strongest in the world.\u201d https:\/\/summit.news\/2022\/02\/28\/russian-tv-host-threatens-nuclear-destruction-of-america\/<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Russia does have a formidable nuclear arsenal.<\/p>\n

Various ones, including its President Vladimir Putin, have pointed to it in recent days (e.g. \u2018Putin puts Russia\u2019s nuclear forces on high alert as fighting in Ukraine continues\u2019<\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n

While it is possible that some Russian nuclear weapons will be used against the USA at the start of the Great Tribulation, Russia is not about to launch a massive nuclear attack against the USA.<\/p>\n

The destruction of the USA is possible in 2025, but even that year is probably too early.<\/p>\n

What is happening now is NOT the start of the Great Tribulation or Ezekiel 38.<\/p>\n

Yet, what is happening is consistent with taking peace from the earth and wars and rumors of war.<\/p>\n

Some items of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n

Ezekiel 38: For Russia & Iran in Our Day?<\/a> Is Ezekiel 38 about to be fulfilled? Are we close to the battle with Gog and Magog? Four related videos are available: Ezekiel 38 Gog and Magog War: Is it Soon?<\/a>, Ezekiel 38: For Russia, Ukraine, & Iran Now?<\/a>, ,Gog, Magog, Vladimir Putin, and Ezekiel 38?<\/a> and Russia, Iran, Syria, & the Bible (Code)<\/a>.
\nWhy Be Concerned About False and Heretical Leaders?<\/a> There have been many false leaders–here is some of why you should be concerned about them. Here is a related article in the Spanish language \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 estar preocupado acerca de falsos y her\u00e9ticos l\u00edderes?<\/a>
\nWorld War III: Steps in Progress<\/a> Are there surprising actions going on now that are leading to WWIII? Might a nuclear attack be expected? Does the Bible promise protection to all or only some Christians? How can you be part of those that will be protected? A related video would be Is World War III About to Begin? Can You Escape?<\/a> Does the CCOG have the confirmed signs of Acts 2:17-18?<\/a> Does any church have the confirmed dream and prophetic signs of Acts 2:17-18? Should one? Here is a link in the Spanish language: \u00bfTiene la CCOG confirmadas las se\u00f1ales de Hechos 2: 17-18?<\/a>
\nThe Eurasian Union, the Kings of the East, and Bible Prophecy<\/a> Is there a Eurasian union that will be formed? Are any leaders working on that in the 21st century? Does the Bible teach that there will be a Eurasian union? What about the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)? A related video would be Is The Eurasian Union Rising?<\/a>
\nRussia and Ukraine: Their Origins and Prophesied Future<\/a> Russia in prophecy. Where do the Russians come from? What about those in the Ukraine? What is prophesied for Russia and its allies? What will they do to the Europeans that supported the Beast in the end? There is also a video sermon available: Russia in the Bible and in Prophecy <\/span><\/a>and a video sermonette available: Ukraine in Prophecy?<\/a>
\nIs Russia the King of the North?<\/a> Some claim it is. But what does the Bible teach? Here is a link to a video, also titled Is Russia the King of the North?
\n<\/a>Might the U.S.A. Be Gone by 2028?<\/a>\u00a0Could the USA be gone by the end of 2028 or earlier? There is a tradition attributed to the Hebrew prophet Elijah that humanity had 6,000 years to live before being replaced by God\u2019s Kingdom. There are scriptures, writings in the Talmud, early Christian teachings that support this. Also, even certain Hindu writings support it.<\/span>\u00a0Here is a link to a related video:\u00a0Is the USA prophesied to be destroyed by 2028?<\/a>\u00a0In Spanish:\u00a0Seran los Estados Unidos Destruidos en el 2028?<\/a>
\n<\/a>The Great Tribulation: What Happens First?<\/a><\/span>\u00a0What events have happened? What are some events that are now happening? And what events need to happen for the Great Tribulation to start? Here is a link to a related sermon video:\u00a0Counting Down to the Great Tribulation<\/a><\/a>. Here is a video in the Spanish language:\u00a0Contando los eventos y el inicio de la Gran Tribulaci\u00f3n<\/a>.
\nWhen Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2022, 2023, or 2024?<\/a>\u00a0Can the Great Tribulation begin today? What happens before the Great Tribulation in the “beginning of sorrows”? What happens in the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Is this the time of the Gentiles? When is the earliest that the Great Tribulation can begin? What is the Day of the Lord? Who are the 144,000? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language:\u00a0\u00bfPuede la Gran Tribulaci\u00f3n comenzar en el 2020 o 2021? \u00bfEs el Tiempo de los Gentiles?<\/a>\u00a0A related video is:\u00a0Great Tribulation: 2026 or 2027?<\/a>\u00a0A shorter video is:\u00a0Can the Great Tribulation start in 2022 or 2023?<\/a>\u00a0Here is a video in the Spanish language:\u00a0Es El 2021 el a\u00f1o\u00a0 de La Gran Tribulaci\u00f3n o el Grande Reseteo Financiero<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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19th Century Depiction of Gog & Magog battle (Wikipedia) COGwriter Israel365 News (I365) reported the following: Russia recruits Syrians to fight Ukraine. Is Esau and Ishmael joining forces in Gog-Magog War? O mortal, turn your face toward Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him Ezekiel 38:2 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-73839","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-prophecy"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73839","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=73839"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73839\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":73916,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73839\/revisions\/73916"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=73839"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=73839"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=73839"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}