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A Picture of True Peace
All commentators agree that the image of children playing in the streets is a powerful symbol of profound peace and security. As John Calvin explains, this could only happen when the threat of war is gone. The verse is a promise that God's protection will bring such tranquility that the joyful, normal activities of life can resume without fear.
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Zechariah
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Charles Ellicott
On Zechariah 8:4–5
19th Century
Bishop
This promise may well be regarded as having been fulfilled to the letter in the days of Simon the Maccabee (), when the ancient men sat in all …
Charles Spurgeon
On Zechariah 8:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
It is an indication that there is peace in the city when the children can play in the streets without fear. We may apply these verses spiritually t…
John Calvin
On Zechariah 8:5
16th Century
Theologian
He repeats and confirms the same thing by another representation—that boys and girls would play in the streets and on the public roads, which could…
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John Gill
On Zechariah 8:5
17th Century
Pastor
And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls , &c.] Denoting a large increase of inhabitants, in a literal…
Matthew Henry
On Zechariah 8:1–8
17th Century
Minister
The sins of Zion were her worst enemies. God will take away her sins, and then no other enemies will hurt her. Those who profess religion must ador…