Modern Return Of Jews And The Ezekiel 37 Prophecy Of Dry Bones.
When it comes to prophecy it is important to distinguish between the interpretation of prophecy and the actual fulfillment of observable prophecy . This is a crucial principle in biblical hermeneutics—especially regarding passages like Ezekiel 37 (the vision of the dry bones) and Ezekiel 47 (waters flowing from the temple, bringing life even to the Dead Sea). Let’s break this down: Ezekiel 37: The Dry Bones – Literal or Symbolic? This prophecy speaks of dry bones coming to life—bone to bone, sinew to sinew, breath entering them. Interpretation promoted by some (e.g., Greg Locke): The modern return of Jews to the land of Israel (especially post-1948) is the fulfillment of this vision. Problem with this view: The prophecy explicitly says the bones are “the whole house of Israel” (Ezekiel 37:11), not just Judah (Jews). The passage includes the reunification of Judah and Ephraim —something that hasn’t happened politically, spiritually, or n...