17 He used to confirm what Ezekiel said: “Will these dry bones live?” (WEB) 18 For he didn’t forget the song which Moses taught, proclaiming, “I will kill, and I will make alive.” (WEB) 19 This is our life and the length of our days. (WEB)
4 Maccabees 18:17–19
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