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.
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Verse 4 is found in chapter 8 of Zechariah. Elderly people and children will once again occupy the streets of Jerusalem. The image of different generations living together in security communicates a restoration of everyday life, not merely of buildings or institutions.
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So spricht der HERR Zebaoth: Es sollen noch fürder wohnen in den Gassen zu Jerusalem alte Männer und Weiber und die an Stecken gehen vor großem Alter;
Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos: Aun han de morar viejos y viejas en las plazas de Jerusalem, y cada cual con bordón en su mano por la multitud de los días.
Ainsi parle l'Eternel des armées: Des vieillards et des femmes âgées s'assiéront encore dans les rues de Jérusalem, chacun le bâton à la main, à cause du grand nombre de leurs jours.
Così ha detto il Signor degli eserciti: Ancora vi saranno de’ vecchi, e delle vecchie, che sederanno nelle piazze di Gerusalemme; e ciascuno avrà in mano il suo bastone, per la grande età.
Assim diz o SENHOR dos Exércitos: Ainda nas praças de Jerusalém habitarão velhos e velhas; levando cada um, na mão, o seu bordão, por causa da sua muita idade.
萬軍之耶和華如此說:將來必有年老的男女坐在 耶路撒冷 的廣場上,各人因年紀老邁而手拿枴杖。
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