Ezekiel 37:3

Translations

Modern

Then He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones come to life?” “O Lord GOD,” I replied, “only You know.”

Traditional

And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest.

Literal

And He said to me: “Son of man, Can these bones live?” And I said, “O Lord YHWH, You know.”

Latin

Et dixit ad me: Fili hominis, putasne vivent ossa ista? Et dixi: Domine Deus, tu nosti.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones come to life?” “O Lord GOD,” I replied, “only You know.”

Notes

Ezekiel 37:3

Son of man, can these bones come to life?: The expected answer was no, but Ezekiel knew that God's power is unlimited. So, he asked God the question again. The real issue was not if the Lord could make these bones live, but if he wanted to do so.

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

Related verses

John 11:25–26
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.
John 5:21
For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes.
Deuteronomy 32:39
See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand.
Romans 4:17
As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the presence of God, in whom he believed, the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist.
2 Corinthians 1:9–10
Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead.
Hebrews 11:19
Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.
1 Samuel 2:6
The LORD brings death and gives life; He brings down to Sheol and raises up.
Acts 26:8
Why would any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?
John 6:5–6
When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?”
Deuteronomy 32:29
If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.

People

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

Topics

Bones: Vision of the Dry Depravity of Man: General Scriptures Concerning Ezekiel: Visions of of the Valley of Dry Bones Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Resurrection: General Scriptures Concerning Spiritual Death: Illustrated The Jews: Conversion of, Illustrated The Resurrection: Illustrated Vision of Ezekiel of the Dry Bones Visions: To Ezekiel (See Chapters 10, 40-48 of Ezekiel)

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