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Magog

MAY-gog

Magog (name) means a figure in the Bible, one of the sons of Japheth. Example: “Magog is listed among Noah's grandsons in the Book of Genesis.”

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A figure in the Bible, one of the sons of Japheth.
"Magog is listed among Noah's grandsons in the Book of Genesis."
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A city and river in Quebec, Canada.
"Magog sits on the shore of Lake Memphremagog in Quebec."
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Etymology

From Biblical Hebrew מָגוֹג (magog).

Origin: Hebrew

Frequently asked questions

What does “Magog” mean?

The word “Magog” means a figure in the Bible, one of the sons of Japheth.

How do you pronounce “Magog”?

“Magog” is pronounced MAY-gog (/ˈmeɪɡɒɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Magog” in a sentence?

Here is “Magog” used in a sentence: “Magog is listed among Noah's grandsons in the Book of Genesis.”

What part of speech is “Magog”?

“Magog” is a name.

Where does the word “Magog” come from?

The word “Magog” comes from Hebrew. From Biblical Hebrew מָגוֹג (magog).

How many meanings does “Magog” have?

“Magog” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a figure in the Bible, one of the sons of Japheth.

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