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Strong's G3098 Μαγώγ (magog)

Magog - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3098 — yoach (“Joah”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G3098
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 4

Strong's G3098 Quick Answer

Strong's G3098 Μαγώγ (Magog) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Magog (mag-ogue') n/p. 1. Magog, a foreign nation 2. (figuratively) an Antichristian party It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include magog. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
Magog (mag-ogue') n/p. 1. Magog, a foreign nation 2. (figuratively) an Antichristian party
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
magog

Meaning and Definition

Magog (mag-ogue') n/p. 1. Magog, a foreign nation 2. (figuratively) an Antichristian party [of Hebrew origin (H4031)] KJV: Magog Root(s): H4031

Original Word
Μαγώγ
Transliteration
Magog
Derivation
Root: מָגוֹג R1: 4031
Morphology
Name Person

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3098. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

Magog

Usage: Μαγώγ, ὁ indecl. (Heb. מָגוֹג, Gen.10:2, Exo.38:2, al.), Magog, associated with Gog: Rev.20:8 (see Swete, in l).† (AS)

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How Strong's G3098 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Magog, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

Magog Revelation 20:8

How Strong's G3098 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 3 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3098 (Μαγώγ) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3098 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G3098 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Revelation 20:8 KJV

And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog, and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.

Strong's G3098 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 10:2 Septuagint / Brenton

The sons of Japheth, Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Elisa, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.

1 Chronicles 1:5 Septuagint / Brenton

The sons of Japheth, Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Elisa, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.

Ezekiel 38:2 Septuagint / Brenton

Son of man, set thy face against Gog, and the land of Magog, Rhos, prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3098.

Genesis 10:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The sons of Japheth, Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Elisa, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
1 Chronicles 1:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The sons of Japheth, Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Elisa, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
Ezekiel 38:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Son of man, set thy face against Gog, and the land of Magog, Rhos, prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,
Revelation 20:8 New Testament, KJV
And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog, and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3098, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Genesis 10:2
1 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Chronicles 1:5
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 38:2
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 20:8

Strong's G3098 FAQ

What does magog (Μαγώγ) mean?

Magog (Strong's G3098) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Magog". Magog (mag-ogue') n/p. 1. Magog, a foreign nation 2. (figuratively) an Antichristian party

How many times is magog (Μαγώγ) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G3098 across 4 books.

Where can I study magog (Μαγώγ) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3098 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate magog (Μαγώγ)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as magog. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3098 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3098, with linked reader references where each row is available.