Ezekiel 37:9 · 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."
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 37:9 mean? →Passage Context
7So 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.
8And 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.
9Then 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.
10So 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.
11Then 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.
Reflection Questions
1
How does the idea of breath and life resonate with you?
2
What does it mean for you to prophesy to your own 'dry bones'?
3
When have you felt the need for renewal in your life?
Life Application
faith
Consider how you can invite God's breath of life into areas of your life that feel lifeless.
hope
Reflect on ways you can bring hope to others who feel hopeless.
People in This Verse
EzekielOT
A prophet who ministered to the exiles in Babylon, known for his vivid visions and messages from God.
First appearance: Ezekiel 1:1
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