en_tn/ezk/38/04.md

General Information:

These verses list the various nations who will join Gog's army.

Connecting Statement:

Yahweh continues speaking to Gog.

set hooks in your jaw

Here "hooks in your jaw" represents God's control over Gog. People put hooks in the mouths of animals so that they could lead the animals wherever they wanted. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

in full armor ... holding swords ... with shields and helmets

These phrases describe an army that is ready for battle.