Reasons Why the Iran-Israel War is Not Ezekiel 38 War

 Yes, Iran and Israel shooting missiles at each other and being in front page headlines is very interesting.  And yes, Iran is a player in the Ezekiel 38 prophecy.  But at this point prophecy watchers shouldn't jump to the conclusion that this is going to fulfill Ezekiel 38.  It would be more accurate to say that what we are seeing is further stage setting for what will happen when Russia is at the helm and Turkey and Iran join in.

This article gives us some good reasons.

As war rages between Israel and Iran, many believers are asking a serious question: Is this the war prophesied in Ezekiel 38--the apocalyptic conflict known as the War of Gog and Magog? With missiles flying, alliances shifting, and prophetic anticipation rising, it's understandable why many feel that something biblically monumental may be underway.

But before we rush to label today's headlines as a direct fulfillment of ancient prophecy, we must carefully examine what Ezekiel actually describes. Bible prophecy is precise--God gave us detailed conditions for a reason. And while the current conflict may indeed foreshadow coming events, it does not yet meet the biblical and theological criteria of Ezekiel 38.

Here are ten key reasons why this war--however serious--is not yet the war of Gog and Magog.

1. Russia Has Not Yet Taken the Helm

In Ezekiel 38, the prophetic spotlight falls on Gog, the leader of the land of Magog, often identified by leading prophecy scholars as a future Russian leader. This Gog leads a coalition of nations against Israel, acting not merely as a participant but as the instigator and commander. It is a massive, coordinated military operation--and Gog is the driving force behind it.

Today, Russia has certainly raised its voice. It has condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza and Iran, accusing the Jewish state of disproportionate force and calling for restraint. And there are whispers--unconfirmed but spreading--that Russia may soon bolster Iran's arsenal with advanced weapons systems or intelligence support. The geopolitical tension is real, and Moscow's sympathies are not hidden.

But condemnation is not command. Despite its saber-rattling, Russia has taken no direct military action against Israel. It is entangled in an exhausting and brutal war in Ukraine, which has drained its manpower, its resources, and its global credibility. Even with recent attempts to forge deeper economic ties with nations like Iran, China, and others, the Kremlin is in no position to open another front. Ezekiel describes a bold, leading aggressor. Today, Russia is reactive, not commanding--distracted, not leading. Gog, if he is to arise from Moscow, has not yet taken the field.

2. The Attack Doesn't Come From the North

Direction matters in prophecy. Ezekiel is specific: the attack comes from the "north parts"--a geographic reference from Israel's perspective. In prophetic interpretation, this has long been understood as armies marching through the Levant, perhaps from Syria or Lebanon.

Today's conflict tells a different story. The bulk of aggression is coming from the east--Iran and its proxies--through missiles, drones, and covert strikes. There is no northern land invasion, no wave of tanks through the Golan Heights, no massing of troops in northern corridors.

Until the invasion comes visibly and physically from the north as described, we are not watching Ezekiel's war.

3. Israel Is Not Living in Peace

One of the central conditions of Ezekiel 38 is that Israel must be "dwelling securely." The prophecy paints a picture of a nation at rest, at ease, unsuspecting of any danger. It is this false peace that makes the sudden invasion so shocking and dramatic.

But present-day Israel is on constant alert. The Iron Dome is intercepting rockets daily. The nation is militarized, vigilant, and wary of every threat. Sirens wail across cities. Reserves have been called up. This is not a peaceful, unsuspecting state.

The security described by Ezekiel is not a vague spiritual condition--it is a national state of being that sets the stage for surprise. That precondition has not been met.

Read it all here;  10 Reasons This Is Not The Gog/Magog War Described In Ezekiel 38

While we can't say for sure, we believe that this prophecy will be fulfilled after the rapture when America is no longer strong enough to protest the gathering of Russia and other nations and some events concerning the Antichrist have played out to allow Israel to believe they are living at peace.