Ezekiel 38:4

I will turn thee back Either: I will turn thee about, or, I will lead thee. The sense entice or "decoy" (Ew.) has scarcely evidence (Isaiah 47:10). The clause "and I will turn … jaws" is wanting in LXX. Putting hooks into the jaws suggests unwillingness and compulsion (ch. Ezekiel 29:4; 2 Kings 19:28), whereas Gog comes up of his own accord. This, however, is not quite conclusive, as Jehovah is leading him on to his destruction.

with all sortsof armour] Rather: clothed gorgeously (cf. Ezekiel 23:12), or, in full armour (R.V.). The host of Gog is probably not exclusively cavalry, though these are specially mentioned; and besides their vast numbers their splendid uniforms and heavy armour are vividly pictured.