Ezekiel 37:12

Translations

Modern

Therefore prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘O My people, I will open your graves and bring you up from them, and I will bring you back to the land of Israel.

Traditional

Therefore prophesy and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, O my people, I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel.

Literal

Therefore prophesy and say to them, thus says the Lord YHWH: ‘Behold, I am opening your graves, and I will bring you up from your graves, O My people, and I will bring you into the land of Israel.

Latin

Propterea vaticinare, et dices ad eos: Hæc dicit Dominus Deus: Ecce ego aperiam tumulos vestros, et educam vos de sepulchris vestris, populus meus, et inducam vos in terram Israël.

Original

Hebrew

English

Therefore prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘O My people, I will open your graves and bring you up from them, and I will bring you back to the land of Israel.

Notes

Ezekiel 37:11–14

The oracle that follows explains this vision. The people in exile felt as lifeless as old, dry bones. They believed all hope was lost. However, the Lord could and would restore them to life. God would call them his people again. He promised to open their graves of exile and bring them back to the land of Israel.

Ezekiel 37:1–14

The prophet saw a lively city full of life (Ezekiel 36:38). Then, he found himself in a valley filled with bones. This symbolized the promise that the spirit of the Lord gives life (Ezekiel 36:16–38).

Theme notes and profiles

Making Sense of the Exile The Holy Spirit’s Presence The Promise of New Life Visions

Events

Prophecies of Ezekielc. 593 BC

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People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Bone Desert Ephraim, Tribe of Ezekiel (Person) Ezekiel, Book of Funeral Customs Hosea, Book of Land Remnant Resurrection Spirit of God

Topics

Bones: Vision of the Dry Ezekiel: Visions of of the Valley of Dry Bones Power of the Holy Spirit: Giving Spiritual Life Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Resurrection: General Scriptures Concerning The Jews: Conversion of, Illustrated The Land of Israel The Power of the Holy Spirit: Exhibited in Giving Spiritual Life Vision of Ezekiel of the Dry Bones

Ezekiel 37:12

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