Ezekiel 37:8 kjv — And when I beheld, lo, the sinews and the flesh came up upon them, and the skin covered them above: but there was no br…

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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."

— Ezekiel 37:8, King James Version

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Ezekiel 37 — Context

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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.

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

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Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off for our parts.

Ezekiel 37:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 37:8 say?
Ezekiel 37:8 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is Ezekiel 37:8 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 37:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 37, verse 8.
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 37:8.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 37:8 in?
Ezekiel 37:8 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 37:8?
Ezekiel 37:8 reads (KJV): “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.” 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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