New International Version So I prophesied as he commanded me, and breath entered them; they came to life and stood up on their feet—a vast army. New Living Translation So I spoke the message as he commanded me, and breath came into their bodies. They all came to life and stood up on their feet—a great army. English Standard Version So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived and stood on their feet, an exceedingly great army. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And I prophesied as He had commanded me. And the breath came into them, and they lived; and they stood on their feet—an exceedingly greatly great army. King James Bible 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. New King James Version So I prophesied as He commanded me, and breath came into them, and they lived, and stood upon their feet, an exceedingly great army. New American Standard Bible So I prophesied as He commanded me, and the breath entered them, and they came to life and stood on their feet, an exceedingly great army. NASB 1995 So I prophesied as He commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they came to life and stood on their feet, an exceedingly great army. NASB 1977 So I prophesied as He commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they came to life, and stood on their feet, an exceedingly great army. Legacy Standard Bible So I prophesied as He commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they came to life and stood on their feet, an exceedingly great military force. Amplified Bible So I prophesied as He commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they came to life and stood up on their feet, an exceedingly great army. Berean Annotated Bible So I prophesied as He had commanded me, and the breath {ruach} entered them, and they came to life and stood on their feet—a vast army. Christian Standard Bible So I prophesied as he commanded me; the breath entered them, and they came to life and stood on their feet, a vast army. Holman Christian Standard Bible So I prophesied as He commanded me; the breath entered them, and they came to life and stood on their feet, a vast army. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version As soon as I said this, the wind blew among the bodies, and they came back to life! They all stood up, and there were enough to make a large army. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath entered them. Then they came to life and stood on their feet. There were enough of them to form a very large army. Good News Translation So I prophesied as I had been told. Breath entered the bodies, and they came to life and stood up. There were enough of them to form an army. International Standard Version So I prophesied as I had been ordered, breath entered them, and they began to live. They stood on their own feet as a vast, united army. NET Bible So I prophesied as I was commanded, and the breath came into them; they lived and stood on their feet, an extremely great army. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo 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. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have prophesied as He commanded me, and the Spirit comes into them, and they live, and stand on their feet—a very, very great force. Berean Literal Bible And I prophesied as He had commanded me. And the breath came into them, and they lived; and they stood on their feet—an exceedingly greatly great army. Young's Literal Translation And I have prophesied as He commanded me, and the Spirit cometh into them, and they live, and stand on their feet -- a very very great force. Smith's Literal Translation And I prophesied as he commanded me, and the spirit will come upon them and they will live, and they will stand upon their feet, an army great, exceedingly, exceedingly. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I prophesied as he had commanded me: and the spirit came into them, and they lived: and they stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army. Catholic Public Domain Version And I prophesied, just as he had instructed me. And spirit entered into them, and they lived. And they stood upon their feet, an exceedingly great army. New American Bible I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath entered them; they came to life and stood on their feet, a vast army. New Revised Standard Version I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood on their feet, a vast multitude. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo I prophesied as he had commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I prophesied as he commanded me, and The Spirit entered into them, and they were alive, and they stood on their feet, an army that was very great! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So I prophesied as He commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great host. Brenton Septuagint Translation So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath entered into them, and they lived, and stood upon their feet, a very great congregation. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Valley of Dry Bones…9Then 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!” 10So 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. 11Then 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.’… Cross References So I prophesied as He had commanded me, Jeremiah 1:7 But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. Jeremiah 26:2 “This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the house of the LORD and speak all the words I have commanded you to speak to all the cities of Judah who come to worship there. Do not omit a word. Numbers 23:12 But Balaam replied, “Should I not speak exactly what the LORD puts in my mouth?” and the breath entered them, Genesis 2:7 Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being. Job 33:4 The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. John 20:22 When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. and they came to life John 11:43-44 After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” / The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them. Luke 8:55 Her spirit returned, and at once she got up. And He directed that she be given something to eat. 1 Kings 17:22 And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived. and stood on their feet— Revelation 11:11 But after the three and a half days, the breath of life from God entered the two witnesses, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell upon those who saw them. Ezekiel 2:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” Daniel 8:18 While he was speaking with me, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. Then he touched me, helped me to my feet, a vast army. Joel 2:11 The LORD raises His voice in the presence of His army. Indeed, His camp is very large, for mighty are those who obey His command. For the Day of the LORD is great and very dreadful. Who can endure it? Isaiah 13:4 Listen, a tumult on the mountains, like that of a great multitude! Listen, an uproar among the kingdoms, like nations gathered together! The LORD of Hosts is mobilizing an army for war. Revelation 19:14 The armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and pure, follow Him on white horses. Romans 8:11 And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you. Treasury of Scripture So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up on their feet, an exceeding great army. the breath Psalm 104:30 Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth. Revelation 11:11 And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them. Revelation 20:4,5 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years… Jump to Previous Army Breath Commanded Entered Exceeding Exceedingly Feet Force Great Host Life Orders Prophesied Spirit Stand Stood Vast WordJump to Next Army Breath Commanded Entered Exceeding Exceedingly Feet Force Great Host Life Orders Prophesied Spirit Stand Stood Vast WordEzekiel 37 1. By the resurrection of dry bones11. the dead hope of Israel is revived 15. By the uniting of two sticks 18. is shown the incorporation of Israel into Judah 21. The promises of Christ's kingdom So I prophesied as He had commanded me, Ezekiel obeyed without altering or questioning the command. His proclamation demonstrated that the restoration of Israel would come by God’s word, not by human effort or political power. Jer 1:7 But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’… and the breath entered them, God gave life to the bodies He had re-formed. The breath (Hebrew ruach, also meaning spirit or wind) showed the life-giving power of God’s Spirit. The same divine power that created mankind now restored what had been lifeless, showing that Israel’s renewal would be spiritual as well as national. Gen 2:7 Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground… and they came to life The dead bones became living people, portraying God’s ability to restore Israel after the devastation of exile. What appeared beyond recovery was not beyond the power of the Lord. Jhn 11:43-44 After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice… and stood on their feet— The restored people were no longer scattered, helpless, or defeated. They stood prepared and strengthened for the purpose God had set before them. Rev 11:11 But after the three and a half days, the breath of life… a vast army. The multitude represented the whole house of Israel, restored from deathlike ruin into an organized and capable people. Their existence and strength would testify to God’s faithfulness to His covenant promises. Jol 2:11 The LORD raises His voice in the presence of His army… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God, called to deliver messages to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. He is the central figure in this vision, acting as God's mouthpiece. 2. The Valley of Dry Bones A symbolic location representing the spiritual and national death of Israel. It is the setting for the vision where God demonstrates His power to restore life. 3. The Breath (Ruach) In Hebrew, "ruach" means breath, spirit, or wind. It signifies the life-giving power of God, reminiscent of the breath of life given to Adam in Genesis. 4. The Vast Army Represents the restored and revitalized people of Israel, symbolizing hope and renewal for the nation. 5. God The ultimate source of life and restoration, commanding Ezekiel to prophesy and demonstrating His sovereignty and power over life and death. Teaching Points God's Power to ReviveJust as God revived the dry bones, He can bring new life to spiritually dead areas in our lives. Trust in His power to restore and renew. The Role of Prophecy and Obedience Ezekiel's obedience in prophesying as commanded is crucial. We are called to faithfully speak God's truth, trusting in His promises. The Breath of the Spirit The Holy Spirit is essential for spiritual life. Seek the Spirit's presence and guidance daily to experience true vitality and purpose. Hope for Restoration No situation is beyond God's ability to redeem. Hold onto hope, knowing that God can transform even the most hopeless circumstances. Unity and Purpose The vision of a vast army signifies unity and purpose. As believers, we are called to stand together, empowered by the Spirit, to fulfill God's mission. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 37:10?2. How does Ezekiel 37:10 illustrate God's power to bring life from death? 3. What role does the "breath" play in the transformation of the dry bones? 4. How can Ezekiel 37:10 inspire us to trust in God's restorative power? 5. Connect Ezekiel 37:10 with New Testament teachings on spiritual renewal and resurrection. 6. How can we apply the message of Ezekiel 37:10 in our daily lives? 7. How does Ezekiel 37:10 symbolize spiritual revival and renewal in a believer's life? 8. What historical context surrounds the prophecy in Ezekiel 37:10? 9. How does Ezekiel 37:10 relate to the concept of resurrection in Christian theology? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 37? Verse 10. - An exceeding great army. This harmonizes with the feature in the vision which describes the bones as those of slain men, while also it may be viewed as foreshadowing the future destiny of Israel. "The bones of the slain on the field of battle, having been brought together, clothed with flesh, and a new life breathed into them, now they stand up, not as 'a mixed multitude,' but as 'an exceeding great army' prepared to take their part in the wars of Jehovah under new and happier conditions" (Plumptre). (On the phrase, "to stand upon the feet," comp. Ezekiel 2:1; Zechariah 14:12; Revelation 11:11.) Ezekiel’s valley vision moves from proclamation to obedience, from Spirit-infusion to resurrection, from stability to mobilization. The literal bones of Israel’s exile are promised real, national revival, while every believer sees a template of personal regeneration: God’s Word spoken, His Spirit breathed, new life granted, strength restored, and a mighty army raised to serve His purposes. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So I prophesiedוְהִנַּבֵּ֖אתִי (wə·hin·nab·bê·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5012: To prophesy, speak, by inspiration as כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that He commanded me, צִוָּ֑נִי (ṣiw·wā·nî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order and the breath הָר֜וּחַ (hā·rū·aḥ) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit entered them, וַתָּבוֹא֩ (wat·tā·ḇō·w) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go and they came to life וַיִּֽחְי֗וּ (way·yiḥ·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2421: To live, to revive and stood וַיַּֽעַמְדוּ֙ (way·ya·‘am·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against their feet— רַגְלֵיהֶ֔ם (raḡ·lê·hem) Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda a vast גָּד֥וֹל (gā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent army. חַ֖יִל (ḥa·yil) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength Additonal Resources Ezekiel 37:10 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 37:10 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 37:10 Bible.com Ezekiel 37:10 NIV |
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