Ezekiel 37:10
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.

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.

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.

Majority 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.

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.

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 Version
And 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.

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 Bible
And 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 Bible
So 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 1917
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 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.

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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
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.

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.

John 5:25
Truly, truly, I tell you, the hour is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.

1 Corinthians 15:52
in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.

Isaiah 26:19
Your dead will live; their bodies will rise. Awake and sing, you who dwell in the dust! For your dew is like the dew of the morning, and the earth will bring forth her dead.

Daniel 12:2
And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt.

John 11:25-26
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”

1 Thessalonians 4:16
For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise.

Hosea 6:2
After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence.

Matthew 27:52-53
The tombs broke open, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised. / After Jesus’ resurrection, when they had come out of the tombs, they entered the holy city and appeared to many people.

Isaiah 60:1-2
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you.

Acts 2:24
But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip.

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!

Philippians 3:21
who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.

Isaiah 25:8
He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken.


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…

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Ezekiel 37
1. By the resurrection of dry bones
11. 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
The act of prophesying here is a direct response to God's command. The Hebrew root for "prophesied" is "נָבָא" (naba), which means to speak or sing by inspiration. This highlights the obedience of Ezekiel to God's directive, emphasizing the importance of speaking God's truth as revealed. In a broader scriptural context, prophecy is a divine communication, and Ezekiel's role as a prophet is to be a mouthpiece for God, demonstrating faithfulness and trust in God's power to fulfill His promises.

as He had commanded me
This phrase underscores the obedience and submission to divine authority. The Hebrew word for "commanded" is "צָוָה" (tsavah), which implies a charge or an order. Ezekiel's actions are not of his own volition but are in strict adherence to God's instructions. This reflects a key theme in the Bible: the importance of following God's commands precisely, as seen throughout the narratives of the Old Testament where obedience leads to blessing and fulfillment of God's plans.

and the breath entered them
The "breath" here is "רוּחַ" (ruach) in Hebrew, which can mean breath, wind, or spirit. This is a pivotal moment in the vision, symbolizing the life-giving power of God's Spirit. The breath entering the dry bones signifies the restoration and revival of Israel, pointing to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. In the New Testament, this concept is echoed in the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, breathing new life into the early church.

and they came to life
The phrase "came to life" signifies resurrection and renewal. The Hebrew root "חָיָה" (chayah) means to live or revive. This transformation from death to life is a powerful metaphor for spiritual renewal and regeneration. It reflects the hope of restoration for the people of Israel and, by extension, the promise of new life for all believers through faith in God.

and stood on their feet
Standing on their feet indicates readiness and strength. In the Hebrew context, standing is often associated with being established or prepared for action. This transformation from lifeless bones to a standing army symbolizes the empowerment and mobilization of God's people. It is a call to readiness and action, reflecting the Christian call to stand firm in faith and be prepared for spiritual battles.

a vast army
The vision culminates in the formation of "a vast army," symbolizing unity, strength, and purpose. The Hebrew word for "army" is "חַיִל" (chayil), which can also mean force or valor. This imagery conveys the idea of a restored and powerful nation, ready to fulfill God's purposes. For Christians, it serves as a reminder of the collective strength found in the body of Christ, united and empowered by the Holy Spirit to advance God's kingdom on earth.

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.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So I prophesied
וְהִנַּבֵּ֖אתִי (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


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