² He caused me to pass among them all around, and behold, there were very many on the surface of the valley; and behold, they were very dry. ³ He said to me, “Son of man, ^(A)can these bones live?” And I answered, “O Lord Yahweh, ^(B)You know.” ⁴ Then He said to me, “^(C)Prophesy over these bones and say to them, ‘O dry bones, ^(D)hear the word of Yahweh.’