"Son of man, can these bones live?"
What was God's purpose in asking Ezekiel the question above?
to show His supremacy
to express faith in man's ability
to bring to bear the disobedience of Israel
To test Ezekiel's obedience
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In Ezekiel 37:1-14, God brings Ezekiel to a valley filled with dry bones, symbolizing the hopeless and lifeless state of the nation of Israel. God asks Ezekiel if these bones can live, which is a rhetorical question. God knew the answer but asked Ezekiel to draw attention to the fact that only God has the power to bring life from death.
By asking this question, God emphasizes His supreme authority and power over life and death. He is showing Ezekiel, and by extension, the people of Israel, that even in the most hopeless situations, God has the power to bring about life and restoration. This event serves as a powerful demonstration of God's sovereignty and supremacy over all things, including the destiny of Israel. Therefore, the purpose of God's question was to show His supremacy.
