my reply to Dave Armstrong on God causing evil

Dave Armstrong takes a shot at Calvinism at Patheos.com, here. 

Responded as follows:

barry • a few seconds from now

If God respects human freewill, how could the metaphor of "hooks in your jaws" (Ezekiel 38:4 ff) possibly convey correct theology? What image does the metaphor bring to mind, and does that image harmonize with "God respects human freewill"?

Armstrong cites to Keil and F. Delitzsch, but I doubt he would agree with their interpretation of Ezekiel 38-39:

In the words, “I place rings in thy jaws” (cf. Ezek. 29:4), Gog is represented as an unmanageable beast, which is compelled to follow its leader (cf. Isa. 37:29); and the thought is thereby expressed, that Gog is compelled to obey the power of God against his will. הֹוצִיא, to lead him away from his land, or natural soil.
Keil, C. F., & Delitzsch, F. (2002). Commentary on the Old Testament. (Vol. 9, Page 331). Peabody, MA: Hendrickson.