Ezekiel 37:6 kjv — And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and y…

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"And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall know that I am the Lord."

— Ezekiel 37:6, King James Version

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Ezekiel 37 — Context

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

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Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.

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Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:

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And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall 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 shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone.

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And when I beheld, lo, the sinews and the flesh came up upon them, and the skin covered them above: but there was no breath in them.

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Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord God; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.

Ezekiel 37:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 37:6 say?
Ezekiel 37:6 in the King James Version reads: “And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall know that I am the Lord.”
Where is Ezekiel 37:6 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 37:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 37, verse 6.
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 37:6.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 37:6 in?
Ezekiel 37:6 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 37:6?
Ezekiel 37:6 reads (KJV): “And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall know that I am 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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