When will war in Ezekiel 38 occur?

Answer 1

AnswerEzekiel 38-39 reflects the enemy motif within Jewish tradition. In pre-Exilic times, the enemy was a concrete, historical enemy that could be identified and dealt with, but in the post-Exilic peiod took on a fanciful apocyliptic colouring. The apocalyptic language evolved to depict a return to the original chaos at the end of the current era. This apocalyptic tradition is also reflected in other scriptures including the Book of Revelation.

With apocalyptic writngs, it seems that down through the ages, some have interpreted the prophecies as referring to current events, proving that the final battle would occur very soon. And so, some today see reference to the apocalyptic prophecies in the positions that Russia has taken, or in the Israeli-Palestinian conflicts. Perhaps, one day, their successors will identify new 'threats' to equate with the apocalyptic expectations. There will always be a war that seems to be just around the corner, that can be depicted as heralding the end of times.