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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/zechariah/8.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/zechariah/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The city streets will be filled with boys and girls playing there.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/zechariah/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls at play.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/zechariah/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in its streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing there.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/zechariah/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/zechariah/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The streets of the city Shall be full of boys and girls Playing in its streets.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zechariah/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the public squares of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing in its squares.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zechariah/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing in its streets.&#8217<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zechariah/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing in its streets.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zechariah/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing in its streets.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zechariah/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing in its streets.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zechariah/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing in them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zechariah/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing in them.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zechariah/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zechariah/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />while boys and girls play in the streets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zechariah/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zechariah/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The city will be filled with boys and girls playing in the streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zechariah/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And the streets will again be full of boys and girls playing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zechariah/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The city parks will be filled with boys and girls. They will play in the city's open parks.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zechariah/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing there.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zechariah/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And the streets of the city will be full of boys and girls playing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zechariah/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The streets of the city will be full of boys and girls playing in its streets."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zechariah/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in its streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zechariah/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The streets of the city will be full of boys and girls playing in its streets.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zechariah/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And broad places of the city are full of boys and girls, "" Playing in its broad places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zechariah/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And broad places of the city are full of boys and girls, Playing in its broad places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zechariah/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the broad places of the city shall be filled with boys and girls playing in her broad places.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zechariah/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls, playing in the streets thereof. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zechariah/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the streets of the city will be filled with toddlers and children, playing in its streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zechariah/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The city will be filled with boys and girls playing in its streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in its streets.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zechariah/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls who are playing in the streets<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zechariah/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the broad places of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the broad places thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zechariah/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the broad places of the city shall be filled with boys and girls playing in the streets thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zechariah/8-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CFPk_KgOyMk?start=1056" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/8.htm">The Restoration of Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Old men and old women will again sit along the streets of Jerusalem, each with a staff in hand because of great age. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7339.htm" title="7339: ū·rə·ḥō·ḇō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- A broad open place, plaza. Or rchowb; from rachab; a width, i.e. avenue or area.">And the streets</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">of the city</a> <a href="/hebrew/4390.htm" title="4390: yim·mā·lə·’ū (V-Nifal-Imperf-3mp) -- To be full, to fill. Or malae; a primitive root, to fill or be full of, in a wide application.">will be filled</a> <a href="/hebrew/3206.htm" title="3206: yə·lā·ḏîm (N-mp) -- Child, son, boy, youth. From yalad; something born, i.e. A lad or offspring.">with boys</a> <a href="/hebrew/3207.htm" title="3207: wî·lā·ḏō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-fp) -- Girl, maiden. Feminine of yeled; a lass.">and girls</a> <a href="/hebrew/7832.htm" title="7832: mə·śa·ḥă·qîm (V-Piel-Prtcpl-mp) -- To laugh. A primitive root; to laugh; by implication, to play.">playing</a> <a href="/hebrew/7339.htm" title="7339: bir·ḥō·ḇō·ṯe·hā (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 3fs) -- A broad open place, plaza. Or rchowb; from rachab; a width, i.e. avenue or area.">there.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “If this is impossible in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be impossible in My eyes?” declares the LORD of Hosts.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/65-19.htm">Isaiah 65:19</a></span><br />I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-13.htm">Jeremiah 31:13</a></span><br />Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-12.htm">Psalm 144:12</a></span><br />Then our sons will be like plants nurtured in their youth, our daughters like corner pillars carved to adorn a palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-6.htm">Isaiah 11:6-9</a></span><br />The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. / The cow will graze with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. / The infant will play by the cobra’s den, and the toddler will reach into the viper’s nest. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/30-19.htm">Jeremiah 30:19-20</a></span><br />Thanksgiving will proceed from them, a sound of celebration. I will multiply them, and they will not be decreased; I will honor them, and they will not be belittled. / Their children will be as in days of old, and their congregation will be established before Me; and I will punish all their oppressors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-13.htm">Isaiah 54:13</a></span><br />Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-10.htm">Jeremiah 33:10-11</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: In this place you say is a wasteland without man or beast, in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem that are deserted—inhabited by neither man nor beast—there will be heard again / the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-18.htm">Isaiah 60:18</a></span><br />No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/65-23.htm">Isaiah 65:23</a></span><br />They will not labor in vain or bear children doomed to disaster; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD—they and their descendants with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/36-37.htm">Ezekiel 36:37-38</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: Once again I will hear the plea of the house of Israel and do for them this: I will multiply their people like a flock. / Like the numerous flocks for sacrifices at Jerusalem during her appointed feasts, so the ruined cities will be filled with flocks of people. Then they will know that I am the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-14.htm">Matthew 19:14</a></span><br />But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-14.htm">Mark 10:14</a></span><br />But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-16.htm">Luke 18:16</a></span><br />But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-15.htm">Matthew 21:15-16</a></span><br />But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” / “Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Acts 2:46-47</a></span><br />With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, / praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof.</p><p class="hdg">playing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/2-4.htm">Zechariah 2:4</a></b></br> And said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited <i>as</i> towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/128-3.htm">Psalm 128:3,4</a></b></br> Thy wife <i>shall be</i> as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/144-12.htm">Psalm 144:12-15</a></b></br> That our sons <i>may be</i> as plants grown up in their youth; <i>that</i> our daughters <i>may be</i> as corner stones, polished <i>after</i> the similitude of a palace: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joel/3-3.htm">Boys</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-4.htm">Broad</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-3.htm">City</a> <a href="/haggai/2-7.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-7.htm">Full</a> <a href="/nahum/2-7.htm">Girls</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-4.htm">Open</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-4.htm">Places</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-41.htm">Playing</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-4.htm">Spaces</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-4.htm">Streets</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-7.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/2-16.htm">Boys</a> <a href="/matthew/6-5.htm">Broad</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-21.htm">City</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-13.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-15.htm">Full</a> <a href="/mark/14-66.htm">Girls</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-1.htm">Open</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-9.htm">Places</a> <a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Playing</a> <a href="/exodus/8-13.htm">Spaces</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-3.htm">Streets</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-1.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/8-1.htm">The restoration of Jerusalem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/8-9.htm">They are encouraged to build the temple by God's favor to them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/8-16.htm">Good works are required of them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/8-18.htm">Joy and blessing are promised.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/zechariah/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And the streets of the city</b><br>This phrase refers to Jerusalem, the central city of Jewish life and worship. Historically, Jerusalem has been a focal point for God's promises and prophecies. The city has experienced destruction and restoration multiple times, reflecting the spiritual state of Israel. In the context of Zechariah, this prophecy comes after the Babylonian exile, during a period of rebuilding. The streets symbolize public life and community, indicating a return to normalcy and peace. Jerusalem's streets being filled again signifies God's faithfulness in restoring His people.<p><b>will be filled</b><br>The imagery of being "filled" suggests abundance and prosperity. In biblical terms, fullness often represents God's blessing and presence. This is a stark contrast to the desolation experienced during the exile. The filling of the streets indicates a reversal of past judgments and a renewal of life. It echoes other prophetic visions of restoration, such as in <a href="/isaiah/65-19.htm">Isaiah 65:19-20</a>, where joy and longevity are promised to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.<p><b>with boys and girls</b><br>Children are a sign of hope and future generations. In ancient Israel, children were considered a blessing from God, as seen in <a href="/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3-5</a>. The presence of boys and girls in the streets signifies safety and security, as parents would not allow their children to play outside if there were threats of danger. This also reflects a thriving community, where families are growing and life is being sustained. The mention of both boys and girls highlights inclusivity and the comprehensive nature of God's restoration.<p><b>playing there.</b><br>Play is an expression of joy and freedom. In a historical context, play was a natural part of childhood, but it also required a peaceful environment. The ability for children to play in the streets without fear indicates a time of peace and divine protection. This scene contrasts with the earlier periods of war and exile, showing a complete transformation. Theologically, it points to the Messianic age, where peace and righteousness will reign, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/11-6.htm">Isaiah 11:6-9</a>, where harmony is restored to all creation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>A prophet who ministered to the Jewish people after their return from Babylonian exile. His prophecies encouraged the rebuilding of the temple and the restoration of Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city central to Jewish identity and worship, which had been devastated by the Babylonian conquest but was being rebuilt during Zechariah's time.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/children.htm">Children (Boys and Girls)</a></b><br>Representing innocence, joy, and the future generation, their presence in the streets signifies peace and prosperity.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_streets_of_the_city.htm">The Streets of the City</a></b><br>Symbolic of public life and community well-being, indicating a safe and thriving environment.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_restoration_of_jerusalem.htm">The Restoration of Jerusalem</a></b><br>A period of renewal and hope for the Jewish people, as they anticipated God's promises of peace and prosperity being fulfilled.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/peace_and_security.htm">Peace and Security</a></b><br>The image of children playing in the streets reflects a society where peace and security prevail. As believers, we are called to be peacemakers and to work towards creating environments where families and communities can thrive.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_for_the_future.htm">Hope for the Future</a></b><br>The presence of children signifies hope and continuity. In our spiritual lives, we should invest in the next generation, teaching them the ways of the Lord and instilling in them a sense of hope and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The prophecy of children playing in the streets is a testament to God's faithfulness in restoring His people. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives, even when circumstances seem bleak.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_joy.htm">Community and Joy</a></b><br>The communal aspect of children playing together highlights the importance of fellowship and joy within the body of Christ. We should strive to build strong, joyful communities that reflect God's love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbol_of_innocence.htm">Symbol of Innocence</a></b><br>Children symbolize innocence and purity. As Christians, we are called to maintain a pure heart and to approach God with the innocence and trust of a child.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_god_reveal_to_zechariah.htm">What visions and messages did Zechariah receive from God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_lord's_guidance.htm">What is Ashkelon's biblical significance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_elders_thrive_in_ancient_cities.htm">Zechariah 8:4-5: How could elderly men and women thrive in a city with ancient life expectancies and harsh conditions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/zechariah's_prophecies_on_jerusalem.htm">What are Zechariah's prophecies about Jerusalem's future?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Full of boys and girls.</span> Jerusalem and the other cities had long been strangers to any such happy sight. Large increase of population is a blessing often promised in the latter days (<a href="/hosea/1-10.htm">Hosea 1:10</a>; <a href="/micah/2-12.htm">Micah 2:12</a>). Perowne remarks that our Lord alludes to the games of children the marketplaces as a familiar incident his days (<a href="/matthew/11-16.htm">Matthew 11:16, 17</a>; comp. <a href="/jeremiah/11.htm">Jeremiah 11</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zechariah/8-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And the streets</span><br /><span class="heb">וּרְחֹב֤וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·rə·ḥō·ḇō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7339.htm">Strong's 7339: </a> </span><span class="str2">A broad open place, plaza</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the city</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִיר֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be filled</span><br /><span class="heb">יִמָּ֣לְא֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yim·mā·lə·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4390.htm">Strong's 4390: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fill, be full of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with boys</span><br /><span class="heb">יְלָדִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(yə·lā·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3206.htm">Strong's 3206: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something born, a lad, offspring</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and girls</span><br /><span class="heb">וִֽילָד֑וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(wî·lā·ḏō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3207.htm">Strong's 3207: </a> </span><span class="str2">Girl, maiden</span><br /><br /><span class="word">playing</span><br /><span class="heb">מְשַׂחֲקִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(mə·śa·ḥă·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7832.htm">Strong's 7832: </a> </span><span class="str2">To laugh, to play</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּרְחֹֽבֹתֶֽיהָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bir·ḥō·ḇō·ṯe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7339.htm">Strong's 7339: </a> </span><span class="str2">A broad open place, plaza</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/8-5.htm">Zechariah 8:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/zechariah/8-5.htm">Zechariah 8:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/zechariah/8-5.htm">Zechariah 8:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/zechariah/8-5.htm">Zechariah 8:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/zechariah/8-5.htm">Zechariah 8:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/8-5.htm">Zechariah 8:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/8-5.htm">Zechariah 8:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/8-5.htm">Zechariah 8:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/8-5.htm">Zechariah 8:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/zechariah/8-5.htm">Zechariah 8:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/zechariah/8-5.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 8:5 The streets of the city will be (Zech. 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