Ezekiel 37:18 asv — And when the children of thy people shall speak unto thee, saying, Wilt thou not show us what thou meanest by these?

American Standard Version

"And when the children of thy people shall speak unto thee, saying, Wilt thou not show us what thou meanest by these? "

— Ezekiel 37:18, American Standard Version

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Ezekiel 37 — Context

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The word of Jehovah came again unto me, saying,

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And thou, son of man, take thee one stick, and write upon it, For Judah, and for the children of Israel his companions: then take another stick, and write upon it, For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and for all the house of Israel his companions:

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and join them for thee one to another into one stick, that they may become one in thy hand.

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And when the children of thy people shall speak unto thee, saying, Wilt thou not show us what thou meanest by these?

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say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel his companions; and I will put them with it, even with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, and they shall be one in my hand.

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And the sticks whereon thou writest shall be in thy hand before their eyes.

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And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the nations, whither they are gone, and will gather them on every side, and bring them into their own land:

Ezekiel 37:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 37:18 say?
Ezekiel 37:18 in the American Standard Version reads: “And when the children of thy people shall speak unto thee, saying, Wilt thou not show us what thou meanest by these? ”
Where is Ezekiel 37:18 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 37:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 37, verse 18.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 37:18.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 37:18 in?
Ezekiel 37:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 37:18?
Ezekiel 37:18 reads (ASV): “And when the children of thy people shall speak unto thee, saying, Wilt thou not show us what thou meanest by these? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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