Ezekiel 37:4

Basque (EAB) 2008 (Elizen Arteko Biblia (Biblia en Euskara, Traducción Interconfesional))

Esan zidan: —Hitz egin nire izenean hezur horiei eta esaiezu entzuteko Jaunaren hitza.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God is telling Ezekiel to speak to the dry bones he sees. God wants Ezekiel to tell the bones to listen to His message. The key message is that God can bring life to what seems dead.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a garden full of dead plants. God is saying to Ezekiel, 'Look at those plants, Ezekiel. Tell them to listen to me because I can make them grow and live again.'

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The audience was Israelites who were discouraged and felt hopeless. This message was to encourage them that God can restore life and hope.

Living It Out Today

A modern scenario could be a person feeling spiritually dead or hopeless. This verse can remind them that God can bring new life and hope, no matter how 'dead' things seem.

Topics

• hope
• restoration
• resurrection
• divine power
• prophesy
• faith

Related Verses

• Genesis 2:7
• 2 Corinthians 5:17
• John 11:25
• Romans 8:11
• Ezekiel 37:10

Recommended Reading

Commentary Ezekiel Commentaries → Get This Bible EAB Study Bible →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to prophesy to the bones?

Prophesying to the bones means speaking God's message to what seems dead or hopeless, showing God's power to bring life where there appears to be none.

How can this verse give hope in difficult times?

This verse can give hope because it reminds us that God can bring new life and restoration even when everything seems dead or lost.

What can we learn about God's power from this verse?

We learn that God has the power to bring life to what is dead, indicating His ability to restore and renew situations beyond human control.

How can this verse be used in a sermon or Bible study?

This verse can be used to discuss God's promise of restoration and life, encouraging listeners to trust in God's power to bring new life to their circumstances.