gog umagog

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Definitions

  • n. The term from Jewish eschatology for those who will wage an apocalyptic, final war against Israel, which God will miraculously defeat to usher in the Messianic Era.

Example Sentences

  • "At the heart of our Jewish heritage lies the enigmatic concept of Gog Umagog—a pivotal moment signifying the arrival of Moshiach, our long-awaited redeemer." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • גּוֹג וּמָגוֹג

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      gog u'magog, gog u-magog

Notes

  • Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.

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