THEOSISTheodoret of Cyrus
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, "Son of man, direct your gaze toward Gog and the land of Magog, the prince of Ros, Mosoch, and Fauvel." Gog and Magog represent Scythian nations; Mosoch is identified as Cappadocian, while Fauvel is connected to the Iberians. In Hebrew, Ros translates to "head," and Aquila renders it as "head of Mosoch." Ezekiel 38:3. You are to declare to them, "Thus says the Lord God, Behold, I am against you, Gog and Magog, the prince Ros, Moses, and Tovel." I will turn you around, placing a bridle in your jaws, and gather you along with all your forces—horses and cavalry clad in armor, including shields, helmets, swords, and all such weapons shall be yours.
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The prophet, through this proclamation, has unveiled the might of Divine will, affirming that events of this nature unfold solely by God's decree; He orchestrates favorable outcomes or permits suffering due to prior transgressions. Consequently, when it is stated, "I will place a bridle in your jaws, and I will gather you," this refers not to a physical restraint, but to God's sovereign action, which guides Gog and Magog and all their descendants as mentioned by the Prophet. For he states: