What is the meaning of John 5:25?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Truly, truly, I tell you, the hour is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Most certainly, I tell you, the hour comes, and now is, when the dead will hear the Son of God’s voice; and those who hear will live.

World English Bible (WEB)

Verily{G281}, verily{G281}, I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213},{G3754} The hour{G5610} is coming{G2064}{(G5736)}, and{G2532} now{G3568} is{G2076}{(G5748)}, when{G3753} the dead{G3498} shall hear{G191}{(G5695)} the voice{G5456} of the Son{G5207} of God{G2316}: and{G2532} they that hear{G191}{(G5660)} shall live{G2198}{(G5695)}.

Strong's King James

(25) Amen, amen I tell you that an hour is coming and now is when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of Elohim and those hearing will live.

The F.O.G*

[25] The time is coming – in fact, it is already here – when the spiritually dead will hear My voice, the voice of God's Son, and those who listen will receive life.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

‘Verily, verily, I say to you—There cometh an hour, and it now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and those having heard shall live;

Young's Literal Translation