Ezekiel 37:2 net — He made me walk all around among them. I realized there were a great many bones in the valley and they were very dry.

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"He made me walk all around among them. I realized there were a great many bones in the valley and they were very dry."

— Ezekiel 37:2, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 37 — Context

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The Valley of Dry Bones The hand of the LORD was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and placed me in the midst of the valley, and it was full of bones.

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He made me walk all around among them. I realized there were a great many bones in the valley and they were very dry.

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He said to me,“Son of man, can these bones live?” I said to him,“Sovereign LORD, you know.”

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Then he said to me,“Prophesy over these bones, and tell them:‘Dry bones, listen to the LORD’s message.

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This is what the Sovereign LORD says to these bones: Look, I am about to infuse breath into you and you will live.

Ezekiel 37:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 37:2 say?
Ezekiel 37:2 in the NET Bible reads: “He made me walk all around among them. I realized there were a great many bones in the valley and they were very dry.”
Where is Ezekiel 37:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 37:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 37, verse 2.
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 37:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 37:2 in?
Ezekiel 37:2 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 37:2?
Ezekiel 37:2 reads (NET): “He made me walk all around among them. I realized there were a great many bones in the valley and they were very dry.” 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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