Ezekiel 37:4 nasb — Again He said to me, "Prophesy over these bones and say to them, 'O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD.'

NASB

"Again He said to me, "Prophesy over these bones and say to them, 'O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD.'"

— Ezekiel 37:4, NASB

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Ezekiel 37 — Context

1

The hand of the LORD was upon me, and He brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle of the valley; and it was full of bones.

2

He caused me to pass among them round about, and behold, there were very many on the surface of the valley; and lo, they were very dry.

3

He said to me, "Son of man, can these bones live?" And I answered, "O Lord GOD, You know."

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Again He said to me, "Prophesy over these bones and say to them, 'O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD.'

5

"Thus says the Lord GOD to these bones, 'Behold, I will cause breath to enter you that you may come to life.

6

'I will put sinews on you, make flesh grow back on you, cover you with skin and put breath in you that you may come alive; and you will know that I am the LORD.'"

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So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold, a rattling; and the bones came together, bone to its bone.

Ezekiel 37:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 37:4 say?
Ezekiel 37:4 in the NASB reads: “Again He said to me, "Prophesy over these bones and say to them, 'O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD.'”
Where is Ezekiel 37:4 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 37:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 37, verse 4.
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 37:4.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 37:4 in?
Ezekiel 37:4 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 37:4?
Ezekiel 37:4 reads (NASB): “Again He said to me, "Prophesy over these bones and say to them, 'O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD.'” 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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