Zechariah 8:6

"The streets of the city will be full of boys and girls playing in its streets.”"

Key Reflection

In Zechariah 8:6, the image of streets filled with children playing symbolizes a time of peace and prosperity when the people are no longer preoccupied with fear or suffering. This scene contrasts sharply with the earlier verses, highlighting the transformation from curse to blessing in the lives of God's people.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

If it should be marvelous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in those -(not these) days, shall it be marvelous in Mine eyes also? saith the Lord of hosts Man’s anticipations, by reason of his imperfections and the chequered character of earthly things, are always disappointing. God’s doings, by reason of His infinite greatness and goodness, are always beyond our anticipations, past all belief. It is their very greatness which staggers us.

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