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Ezekiel 37:7 web — So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold, an earthquake; and the bones ca…

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

— Ezekiel 37:7, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 37 — Context

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Again he said to me, Prophesy over these bones, and tell them, you dry bones, hear the word of Yahweh.

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Thus says the Lord Yahweh to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live.

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I will lay sinews on you, and will bring up flesh on you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live; and you shall know that I am Yahweh.

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

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I saw, and, behold, there were sinews on them, and flesh came up, and skin covered them above; but there was no breath in them.

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Then he said to me, Prophesy to the wind, prophesy, son of man, and tell the wind, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Come from the four winds, breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.

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So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up on their feet, an exceedingly great army.

Ezekiel 37:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 37:7 say?
Ezekiel 37:7 in the World English Bible reads: “So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold, an earthquake; and the bones came together, bone to its bone.”
Where is Ezekiel 37:7 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 37:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 37, verse 7.
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 37:7.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 37:7 in?
Ezekiel 37:7 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 37:7?
Ezekiel 37:7 reads (WEB): “So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold, an earthquake; and the bones came together, bone to its bone.” 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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