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Ezekiel 37:9

The Holy SpiritNew life and rebirth

7 So I prophesied as I had been commanded. And as I prophesied, there was suddenly a noise, a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to bone.

8 As I looked on, tendons appeared on them, flesh grew, and skin covered them; but there was no breath in them.

Then He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and tell the breath that this is what the Lord GOD says: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe into these slain, so that they may live!”

10 So I prophesied as He had commanded me, and the breath entered them, and they came to life and stood on their feet—a vast army.

11 Then He said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. Look, they are saying, ‘Our bones are dried up, and our hope has perished; we are cut off.’

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Then He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and tell the breath that this is what the Lord GOD says: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe into these slain, so that they may live!”
KJV
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.
WEB
Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the wind, prophesy, son of man, and tell the wind, ‘The Lord GOD says: “Come from the four winds, breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.”’”
ASV
Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.
DARBY
And he said unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.
BLB
And He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, thus says the Lord YHWH: From the four winds come, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.”
ÅB
Da sa han til meg: Spå og tal til livsånden! Spå, menneskesønn, og si til livsånden: Så sier Herren, Israels Gud: Kom du livsånde fra de fire vinder og blås på disse drepte menn, så de kan bli levende!
OTB
Da sa Han til meg: «Profeter til åndedrettet, profeter, menneskesønn, og si til det: ‘Dette er hva den Suverene Herre sier: Kom fra de fire vindene, åndedrett, og blås inn i disse drepte, så de kan leve.’»
B1930
Da sa han til mig: Spå og tal til livsånden! Spå, menneskesønn, og si til livsånden: Så sier Herren, Israels Gud: Kom du livsånde fra de fire vinder og blås på disse drepte menn, så de kan bli levende!

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Cross references

  • John 3:8

    The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

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  • Song of Solomon 4:16

    Awake, O north wind, and come, O south wind. Breathe on my garden and spread the fragrance of its spices. Let my beloved come into his garden and taste its choicest fruits.

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  • Ezekiel 37:14

    I will put My Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will do it, declares the LORD.’”

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  • Ezekiel 37:5

    This is what the Lord GOD says to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, and you will come to life.

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  • Psalms 104:30

    When You send Your Spirit, they are created, and You renew the face of the earth.

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