THEOSISTheodoret of Cyrus
The word of the Lord came to me, instructing, "Son of man, direct your gaze toward Gog and the land of Magog, the leader of Ros, Mosoch, and Fauvel." Gog and Magog refer to Scythian nations; Mosoch is identified with Cappadocia, while Fauvel is linked to Iberia. The term Ros translates from Hebrew as "head." Aquila interpreted Ros as the leader of Mosoch. According to Ezekiel 38:3, you are to proclaim, "Thus says the Lord Adonai: I have come against you, Gog and Magog, against the leader Ros, Moses, and Tovel.
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I will turn you around and put a bridle in your jaws; I will gather you along with all your might, your horses and cavalry fully armed, equipped with armor, helmets, swords, and shields." The prophet's words reveal the might of divine power, indicating that such occurrences are not without God’s decree. God permits either blessings or severe events due to prior transgressions. Thus, when it is said, "I will put a bridle in your jaws and gather you," it does not refer to a physical bridle but rather to God's guiding action, leading Gog and Magog along with all the generations mentioned by the prophet. For he continues: