God promises that he will cause breath (or spirit, ruach) to enter the bones so that they will live, fulfilling the creation pattern of Genesis 2 where God breathes life into Adam. The restoration of breath is the restoration of divine animation and presence, signifying both physical resurrection and the return of the Holy Spirit to God's people. This verse contains the promise without yet describing its execution, building anticipation and establishing God's sovereign declaration as the foundation for all that follows. The structure mirrors the Exodus pattern—God announces deliverance before executing it. The promise that the bones will live affirms that exile, though real and terrible, is not the final word for Israel.

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