Ezekiel 37:5-6

5 "Thus says the Lord GOD to these bones, 'Behold, I will cause 1breath to enter you that you may come to life.
6 'I will put sinews on you, make flesh grow back on you, cover you with skin and put breath in you that you may come alive; and you will 2know that I am the LORD.' "

Ezekiel 37:5-6 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL 37

This chapter contains a prophecy of the Jews' return from captivity to their own land; of the union of the each tribes with one another; and of the glorious kingdom of Christ among them. Their restoration is represented by a vision of dry bones made alive; the place in which they were; the condition they were in; and the manner in which they were made to live, are described, Eze 37:1-10, the explication and application of this vision to the Jews, Eze 37:11-14, their union is signified by a sign or emblem of two sticks, which became one in the hand of the prophet, Eze 37:15-17, the meaning of this is shown, Eze 37:18-20, then follow promises of their return to their own land, in express words; of their being one kingdom, under one King, Christ, the antitype of David, of their sanctification; of their covenant interest in God, made manifest to them; and of his presence, and dwelling among them, Eze 37:21-28.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Genesis 2:7; Psalms 104:29, 30; Ezek 37:9, 10, 14
  • 2. Isaiah 49:23; Ezekiel 35:9; Ezekiel 38:23; Ezekiel 39:6; Joel 2:27; Joel 3:17

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or "spirit," and so throughout the ch
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