Topical Encyclopedia
Introduction:Og, a significant figure in the Old Testament, is known as the king of Bashan, a region east of the Jordan River. He is most prominently mentioned in the context of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land. Og's defeat is a testament to God's power and faithfulness to His people.
Biblical References:Og is first introduced in the Book of Numbers. In
Numbers 21:33-35 , the Israelites, under Moses' leadership, encounter Og after defeating Sihon, king of the Amorites. The passage states: "Then they turned and went up by the way to Bashan. And Og king of Bashan went out against them, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei. But the LORD said to Moses, 'Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.' So they struck him down, along with his sons and his whole army, until no remnant was left to him. And they took possession of his land."
Historical and Geographical Context:Og ruled over Bashan, a fertile and strategically significant area known for its strong cities and giant inhabitants.
Deuteronomy 3:4-5 describes the conquest: "We captured all his cities at that time; there was not a city that we did not take from them: sixty cities, the whole region of Argob, the kingdom of Og in Bashan. All these cities were fortified with high walls, gates, and bars, besides a great many unwalled villages."
Physical Stature and Legacy:Og is noted for his extraordinary size, often associated with the Rephaim, a race of giants.
Deuteronomy 3:11 provides a glimpse into his stature: "For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of the Rephaim. Behold, his bed was made of iron. Is it not in Rabbah of the Ammonites? It is nine cubits long and four cubits wide, according to the standard cubit." This description emphasizes his formidable presence and the miraculous nature of Israel's victory.
Theological Significance:Og's defeat is a pivotal moment in Israel's history, symbolizing God's sovereignty and the fulfillment of His promises. The victory over Og, along with Sihon, is frequently recalled in later biblical texts as a demonstration of God's might and faithfulness. For instance,
Psalm 135:10-12 praises God for striking down great nations and mighty kings, including "Sihon king of the Amorites and Og king of Bashan," and giving their land as an inheritance to Israel.
Cultural and Spiritual Impact:The narrative of Og serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by the Israelites and the divine intervention that secured their path to the Promised Land. It underscores the theme of God's deliverance and the importance of obedience and trust in His guidance. The account of Og is a testament to the power of God over seemingly insurmountable obstacles and His commitment to His covenant people.
Conclusion:While Og's reign and defeat are briefly mentioned, his account is integral to understanding the broader narrative of Israel's journey and God's unwavering support. His legacy, as recorded in Scripture, continues to inspire faith in God's promises and His ability to overcome any adversary.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Oga cake; bread baked in ashes
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Og(giant , literallylong-necked), an Amoritish king of Bashan, whose rule extended over sixty cities. (Joshua 13:12) He was one of the last representatives of the giant race of Rephaim, and was, with his children and his people, defeated and exterminated by the Israelites at Edrei immediately after the conquest of Sihon. (Numbers 32:33;3:1-13) Also (1:4;4:47;31:4;Joshua 2:10;9:10;13:12,30) The belief in Og's enormous stature is corroborated by an allusion to his iron bedstead preserved in "Rabbath of the children of Ammon." (3:11) (B.C. 1461.)
ATS Bible Dictionary
OgAn Amoritish king of Bashan east of the Jordan, defeated and slain by the Israelites under Moses. He was a giant in stature, on e of the last of the Rephaim who had possessed that region; and his iron bedstead, fourteen feet long, was preserved after his death as a relic. Ashtaroth-carnaim and Edrei were his chief cities; but there were many other walled towns, and the land was rich in flocks and herds. It was assigned by Moses to the half-tribe of Manasseh,Numbers 21:33 32:33 De 1:4 3:1-13 4:47 31:4Joshua 2:10 12:4 13:30.
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Gigantic, the king of Bashan, who was defeated by Moses in a pitched battle at Edrei, and was slain along with his sons (
Deuteronomy 1:4), and whose kingdom was given to the tribes of Reuben and Gad and half the tribe of Manasseh (
Numbers 21:32-35;
Deuteronomy 3:1-13). His bedstead (or rather sarcophagus) was of iron (or ironstone), 9 cubits in length and 4 cubits in breadth. His overthrow was afterwards celebrated in song (
Psalm 135:11;
136:20). (see
SIHON.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
OG(`ogh; Og): King of Bashan, whose territory, embracing 60 cities, was conquered by Moses and the Israelites immediately after the conquest of Sihon, king of the Amorites (Numbers 21:33-35Deuteronomy 3:1-12). The defeat took place at Edrei, one of the chief of these cities (Numbers 21:33Joshua 12:4), and Og and his people were "utterly destroyed" (Deuteronomy 3:6). Og is described as the last of the REPHAIM (which see), or giant-race of that district, and his giant stature is borne out by what is told inDeuteronomy 3:11 of the dimensions of his "bedstead of iron" (`eres barzel), 9 cubits long and 4 broad (13 1/2 ft. by 6 ft.), said to be still preserved at Rabbath of Ammon when the verse describing it was written. It is not, of course, necessary to conclude that Og's own height, though immense, was as great as this. Some, however, prefer to suppose that what is intended is "a sarcophagus of black basalt," which iron-like substance abounds in the Hauran. The conquered territory was subsequently bestowed on the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh (Numbers 32:33Deuteronomy 3:12, 13). Other references to Og areDeuteronomy 1:4;Deuteronomy 4:47;Deuteronomy 31:4Joshua 2:10;Joshua 9:10;Joshua 13:12, 30). The memory of this great conquest lingered all through the national history (Psalm 135:11;Psalm 136:20). On the conquest, compare Stanley, Lectures on the History of the Jewish Church, I, 185-87.
SeeARGOB;BASHAN.
James Orr
Greek
4758. stratologeo -- to enlist soldiers... to enlist soldiers. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: stratologeo Phonetic Spelling:
(strat-ol-
og-eh'-o) Short Definition: I enlist troops Definition: I
...1843. exomologeo -- to agree, confess
... to agree, confess. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: exomologeo Phonetic Spelling:
(ex-om-ol-og-eh'-o) Short Definition: I consent fully, confess Definition...
437. anthomologeomai -- to acknowledge fully, confess
... to acknowledge fully, confess. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anthomologeomai
Phonetic Spelling: (anth-om-ol-og-eh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I confess...
357. analogizomai -- to consider
... to consider. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: analogizomai Phonetic Spelling:
(an-al-og-id'-zom-ahee) Short Definition: I think upon, consider attentively...
249. alogos -- without reason
... without reason. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: alogos Phonetic Spelling:
(al'-og-os) Short Definition: unreasonable, senseless Definition: without...
2551. kakologeo -- to speak ill of
... to speak ill of. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kakologeo Phonetic Spelling:
(kak-ol-og-eh'-o) Short Definition: I speak evil of, curse Definition: I...
3671. homologia -- an agreement, confession
... an agreement, confession. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: homologia
Phonetic Spelling: (hom-ol-og-ee'-ah) Short Definition: a profession...
4883. sunarmologeo -- to fit together
... to fit together. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sunarmologeo Phonetic Spelling:
(soon-ar-mol-og-eh'-o) Short Definition: I fit together Definition: I fit...
2225. zoogoneo -- to preserve alive
... to preserve alive. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: zoogoneo Phonetic Spelling:
(dzo-og-on-eh'-o) Short Definition: I preserve alive Definition: I preserve...
3670. homologeo -- to speak the same, to agree
... to speak the same, to agree. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: homologeo Phonetic
Spelling: (hom-ol-og-eh'-o) Short Definition: I confess, profess...
Strong's Hebrew
5747.Og -- king of Bashan... 5746, 5747.
Og. 5748 . king of Bashan. Transliteration:
Og Phonetic
Spelling: (ogue) Short Definition:
Og. Word Origin from the
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How Moses Conquered Sihon andOg Kings of the Amorites, and...
... CHAPTER 5. How Moses Conquered Sihon AndOg Kings Of The Amorites, And Destroyed
Their Whole Army And Then Divided Their Land By Lot To Two Tribes And A Half...
From Kadesh to the Death of Moses.
... The overcoming of this strong and ancient people brought Israel into contact with
Og, king of Bashan, who was himself a giant and whose country was far more...
Psalm CXXXVI.
... "AndOg, the king of Basan" (ver.20). The "heaper-together," such is the meaning
ofOg, and, king of "confusion," which Basan signifies....
The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... The extension of the Amorite power in this direction is proved by the facts relating
to the kingdoms of Sihon andOg Gent. i.4, ii.24-37, iii.1-1.7....
Our Lord Subdued his Might and Constrained It, that his Living...
... son of Joseph, and see terrible things; the limbs of the giants, the mighty corpse
of Samson, and the skeleton of the stubborn Goliath;Og, moreover, the son...
The Treasury of Sacred Song
... Oxford. AT THE CLARENDON PRESS M DCCC XC. -- epameroi' ti de tis; ti d'og
tis; skias onar. anthropos. all' otan aigla diosdotos elthe,....
Of Former Times
... Whether the antediluians mentioned in Genesis were such or no, (which many have
questioned,) we cannot doubt butOg the King of Bashan was such, as well as...
Psalm 135
... Egypt, in midst of thee. ^10He smote great nations, slew great kings: ^11Sihon of
Heshbon king,. AndOg of Bashan, and to nought. did Canaan's kingdoms bring:...
Psalm 136
... 19Ev'n Sihon king of Amorites: for he hath mercy ever. ^20AndOg the king of Bashanites:
for his grace faileth never. ^21Their land in heritage to have:...
Book 4 Footnotes
... never to meddle with the Moabites, or Ammonites, or any other people, but those
belonging to the land of Canaan, and the countries of Sihon andOg beyond Jordan...
Thesaurus
Og (22 Occurrences)... His overthrow was afterwards celebrated in song (Psalm 135:11; 136:20).
(see SIHON.). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
OG. (`ogh;
Og...Og's (2 Occurrences)
...Og's (2 Occurrences).... Deuteronomy 3:10 all the cities of the plain, and all Gilead,
and all Bashan, to Salecah and Edrei, cities of the kingdom ofOg in Bashan....
Edrei (8 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Mighty; strength. (1.) One of the chief towns of the kingdom
of Bashan (Joshua 12:4, 5). HereOg was defeated by the Israelites, and...
Ed're-i (8 Occurrences)
... Numbers 21:33 They turned and went up by the way of Bashan: andOg the king of Bashan
went out against them, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei....
Ashtaroth (13 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary A city of Bashan, in the kingdom ofOg (Deuteronomy
1:4; Joshua 12:4; 13:12; 9:10). It was in the half...
Ash'taroth (12 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 1:4 after he had smitten Sihon the king of the Amorites, who dwelt in
Heshbon, andOg the king of Bashan, who dwelt in Ashtaroth, at Edrei; (See RSV...
Sihon (34 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 2:24-37). The country from the Jabbok to Hermon was at this
time ruled byOg, the last of the Rephaim. He also tried...
Giants (18 Occurrences)
... Nephilim.". (2.) Hebrews rephaim, a race of giants (Deuteronomy 3:11) who lived
on the east of Jordan, from whomOg was descended. They...
Bashan (54 Occurrences)
... Light soil, first mentioned in Genesis 14:5, where it is said that Chedorlaomer
and his confederates "smote the Rephaim in Ashteroth," whereOg the king of...
Reph'aim (17 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 3:11 For onlyOg king of Bashan remained of the remnant of the Rephaim;
behold, his bedstead was a bedstead of iron; is it not in Rabbah of the...
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