Russia wants Israeli explanation for 'aggressive actions' in Syria [Ezekiel 38 Accession]

Jerusalem Post ^ | 12/08/2014 | JPOST.COM STAFF

[Jan_Sobieski]

The Kremlin is seeking clarifications from Israel regarding the air strikes that hit Syria on Sunday reportedly destroying Russian-made arms bound for Hezbollah, the DPA news agency reported on Monday. Israel has not officially acknowledged carrying out the attack, though that did not stop Iran and Syria from placing blame on Jerusalem.

"Moscow is deeply worried by this dangerous development, the circumstances of which demand an explanation," a Foreign Ministry spokesman in Moscow is quoted as saying...

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[JadeEmperor]

"Meshech was the ancient area of Moscow, Tubal is the area of Tobolsk, Russia."

As far as I know Moscow was never called Meschech. And Tobolsk, a relatively minor city (population less than 100K) and no a very significant one as far as the history of Russia. Why not St. Petersburg or something more significant to Russian history?

I never understood where do the modern American interpretations of Ezekiel 38 derive that particular link (seems the weakest link). Matching Hebraic names with the closest sounding Slavic ones (two totally different language families) it seems.

An alternate theory I've heard is that Meshech and Tubal refer to the tribes in what is today North Turkey. Seems more plausible that way.

[Jan_Sobieski]

These interpretations are from some of the world’s most well respected theologians/historians like Arnold Fructenbaum. By the way, Dr. Fructenbaum was born in Tobolsk and speaks Russian and Hebrew. Many ancient Hebrew sages (like Josephus) wrote of this. Additionally, Turkey is part of Ezekiel 38 (Togarmah and Gomer) are Turkish areas...

[SJackson]

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destroying Russian-made arms bound for Hezbollah, works for me.

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