Ezekiel 37:7

So 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.

So I prophesied {H5012} as I was commanded {H6680}: and as I prophesied {H5012}, there was a noise {H6963}, and behold a shaking {H7494}, and the bones {H6106} came together {H7126}, bone {H6106} to his bone {H6106}.

So I prophesied as ordered; and while I was prophesying, there was a noise, a rattling sound; it was the bones coming together, each bone in its proper place.

So I prophesied as I had been commanded. And as I prophesied, there was suddenly a noise, a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to bone.

So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and, behold, an earthquake; and the bones came together, bone to its bone.

Commentary

Context of Ezekiel 37:7

Ezekiel 37:7 is a pivotal moment within the profound vision of the valley of dry bones, recorded in the Book of Ezekiel. The prophet Ezekiel received this vision during Israel's Babylonian exile, a time when the nation was in deep despair, feeling utterly hopeless and "cut off" (as described in Ezekiel 37:11). God presents Ezekiel with a valley full of dry bones, symbolizing the spiritually dead and scattered nation of Israel. In this verse, Ezekiel is obeying God's command to prophesy to these bones, demonstrating the power of the divine word to bring about restoration and new life.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Obedience to Divine Command: The verse begins, "So I prophesied as I was commanded." This highlights Ezekiel's immediate and faithful obedience to God's instruction, emphasizing that divine power is often unleashed through human instrumentality.
  • The Power of the Prophetic Word: As Ezekiel speaks God's word, a tangible, physical reaction occurs. The "noise" and "shaking" are not random occurrences but direct consequences of the prophetic utterance. This underscores the living and active nature of God's word (compare Hebrews 4:12).
  • Restoration from Despair: The most dramatic element is the "bones came together, bone to his bone." This miraculous reassembly symbolizes the initial stage of Israel's national and spiritual restoration. It signifies God's ability to bring order out of chaos and life out of death, even when all human hope is lost. This vision points to a future where God would gather His scattered people and restore them to their land and spiritual vitality.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "noise" is qol (Χ§Χ•Χœ), which can refer to a sound, voice, or even thunder. The "shaking" comes from the word ra'ash (Χ¨Χ’Χ©), often used for an earthquake or a violent tremor. These terms suggest a dramatic, powerful, and audible event, not a quiet or subtle change. It was a clear, unmistakable manifestation of divine power at work, akin to a great upheaval preparing for a new creation.

Practical Application

Ezekiel 37:7 offers profound hope and encouragement for believers today.

  • Hope in Despair: Just as God brought life to dry bones, He can bring hope and renewal to seemingly hopeless situations in our lives, our communities, or even nations. No spiritual death or brokenness is beyond His power to restore.
  • The Power of God's Word: This verse reminds us of the transformative power inherent in God's word. Whether spoken in prophecy, read in Scripture, or shared in testimony, God's word has the ability to create, restore, and give life. We are called to speak and live by it.
  • Divine Order from Chaos: The image of bones coming together "bone to his bone" speaks to God's meticulous and purposeful work. He doesn't just create life; He brings order and structure where there was once disarray, meticulously rebuilding what was broken. This assures us of His careful hand in our own spiritual formation and the making of all things new.
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Cross-References

  • Acts 2:2 (5 votes)

    And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

  • 1 Kings 19:11 (3 votes)

    And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; [but] the LORD [was] not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; [but] the LORD [was] not in the earthquake:

  • 1 Kings 19:13 (3 votes)

    And it was [so], when Elijah heard [it], that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, [there came] a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?

  • Acts 4:19 (2 votes)

    But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

  • Acts 2:37 (2 votes)

    ΒΆ Now when they heard [this], they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men [and] brethren, what shall we do?

  • Jeremiah 26:8 (2 votes)

    Now it came to pass, when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking all that the LORD had commanded [him] to speak unto all the people, that the priests and the prophets and all the people took him, saying, Thou shalt surely die.

  • Acts 16:26 (2 votes)

    And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.