Zechariah 8:5 cpdv — And the streets of the city will be filled with toddlers and children, playing in its streets.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the streets of the city will be filled with toddlers and children, playing in its streets. "

— Zechariah 8:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Zechariah 8 — Context

2

Thus says the Lord of hosts: I have been zealous for Zion with a great zeal, and with a great indignation have I been zealous for her.

3

Thus says the Lord of hosts: I have been turned back towards Zion, and I will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. And Jerusalem will be called: “The City of Truth,” and “The Mountain of the Lord of Hosts, the Sanctified Mountain.”

4

Thus says the Lord of hosts: Then elderly men and elderly women will dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man will be with his walking stick in his hand, because of the multitude of days.

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And the streets of the city will be filled with toddlers and children, playing in its streets.

6

Thus says the Lord of hosts: If it seems difficult in the eyes of the remnant of this people in those days, could it indeed be difficult in my eyes, says the Lord of hosts?

7

Thus says the Lord of hosts: Behold, I will save my people from the land of the East, and from the land of the setting of the sun.

8

And I will lead them, and they will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. And they will be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in justice.

Zechariah 8:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 8:5 say?
Zechariah 8:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the streets of the city will be filled with toddlers and children, playing in its streets. ”
Where is Zechariah 8:5 in the Bible?
Zechariah 8:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 8, verse 5.
Who wrote Zechariah?
Zechariah is traditionally attributed to Zechariah son of Berechiah. It was written c. 520–470 BC.
What is the book of Zechariah about?
Zechariah encourages the temple builders with a series of eight night visions and oracles, all pointing forward to the coming King who will enter Jerusalem on a donkey and be "pierced" for his people. It is one of the most messianic books in the Old Testament.
What are the major themes of Zechariah?
Zechariah explores themes including Vision, Coming King, Messiah, Temple, Day of the LORD. These themes shape the meaning and context of Zechariah 8:5.
What translation should I read Zechariah 8:5 in?
Zechariah 8:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Zechariah 8:5?
Zechariah 8:5 reads (CPDV): “And the streets of the city will be filled with toddlers and children, playing in its streets. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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