Zechariah 8:2 — Meaning and Application

Zechariah 8:1

"Again the word of the LORD of hosts came {to me}, saying,"

Zechariah 8:3

"Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy mountain."

Zechariah 8:4

"Thus saith the LORD of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age. {very...: Heb. multitude of days}"

Zechariah 8:5

"And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof."

Zechariah 8:6

"Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith the LORD of hosts. {marvellous: or, hard, or, difficult}"