Lyrics
Mifupa mikavu, tuitabirie.
kwa jina la Yesu, lipate uhai
Mifupa mikavu, tuitabirie.
kwa jina la Yesu, lipate uhai
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Prophesy to these bones and say to them, 'Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord!
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Meaning & Inspiration
Mifupa mikavu tuitabirie is a brief Swahili declaration of faith shaped directly by the vision of dry bones in Ezekiel 37. Its central command calls for prophecy over lifeless bones so that they may receive life in the name of Jesus. The repeated line gives the song the character of a congregational proclamation, emphasizing confidence that death, emptiness, and apparent impossibility do not place a situation beyond divine authority.
The explicit citation of Ezekiel 37:1-14 establishes the main biblical setting. In that passage, the prophet speaks the word of the Lord to dry bones, which are restored and given breath as a sign of hope for Israel. The song applies that image as a compact prayer for renewal and restoration. Its reference to life in Jesus also aligns with John 11:25, where Christ identifies himself with resurrection and life. Though the lyric is concise, its message remains focused: the word of God is spoken over what appears dead, with hope fixed on divine power to restore life.
Related Scripture
- Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ezekiel prophesies to dry bones, which receive bodies, breath, and life.
- John 11:25 Jesus identifies himself as the resurrection and the life.