Zechariah 3

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Zechariah 3:1-10

Purified for God’s Service Zechariah 3:1-10 The regulation for the maintenance of the priesthood had fallen into disuse, and they had neither robes, vessels, nor proper provision of offerings. Probably also the spiritual life of the priests was at a very low ebb, Malachi 1:1-14 ; Malachi 2:1-17 . Satan is always discovering the weak spots in character and thrusting at them. He is keen as steel and cruel as hell. But we have One who pleads. As the priest Melchizedek, He ever lives to make... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 3:1-10

As the first three visions dealt principally with the material side of Israel's tribulation and restoration, the remaining five dealt pre-eminently with her moral and spiritual influence. In vision the prophet saw Joshua, who was then the actual high priest, standing before the angel of the Lord, but clothed in filthy garments, while at his right hand Satan stood at his adversary, that is, as one pleading against the cause which Joshua represented. The filthy garments were removed, and in... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Zechariah 3:1-10

A Vision of Satan's Fury Zechariah 3:1-10 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Our message presents the vision of Zechariah as he sees Joshua, the high priest, standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. By way of introduction we wish to make some general remarks about Satan. 1. Satan's efforts primarily center against the Lord. In his first rebellion, his rebellion was against the Almighty. Satan was, perhaps, the most beautiful of created cherubs. God had set... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 3:1

THE HIGH PRIEST AND THE ADVERSARY‘And He shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at His right hand to resist Him.’ Zechariah 3:1 The vision of Zechariah appears to us in its secondary and broader interpretation to be a solemn picture of what is now going on in the Church of Christ. We may trace its reality in the dispensation of the Gospel. I. Our first illustration of the text will he taken from the manifestation of Christ to the Gentile... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 3:1-10

The Eight Night Visions And Accompanying Oracles (Zechariah 1:7 to Zechariah 6:8 ). Zechariah now goes on to describe eight night visions, which he appears to have had in one night, which are in the main accompanied by oracles. These portray the commencement of the new beginning and are as follows: · The Horsemen Scouts go through the whole earth and find it at rest - Jerusalem will be restored (Zechariah 1:7-17). · The Four Horns and the Four Smiths - the opposing nations will be pared back... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 3

Zechariah 1-8.Unlike Haggai, Zechariah would appear to have written his own prophecies, but the original document, which has not come down to us quite complete, has been edited with sundry introductory notes and contains, apparently, some interpolations. Of the latter, Zechariah 1:2-Joshua : is an instance. There is here nothing peculiarly characteristic of Zechariah, though in so short a book arguments from style must not be pressed. It is, however, strange that when the restoration of the... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 3:1-10

Zechariah 3:1-2 Samuel : . The Trial of Joshua.— Several corrections are necessary in this paragraph, some of which are confirmed by the LXX. In Zechariah 3:2 read, “ And the angel of the Lord said.” In Zechariah 3:4 f. read with LXX, “ Take the filthy garments from off him (And he said unto him, Behold I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee); and clothe him with rich apparel, and set a fair mitre,” etc. In Zechariah 3:8 we should probably read, “ Thou and thy fellows which sit... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3

ZECHARIAH CHAPTER 3 Under the type of Joshua the high priest receiving clean garments, Zechariah 3:1-5, and a covenant of promise from God, Zechariah 3:6,Zechariah 3:7, Christ, the Branch and Corner-stone, is foretold, Zechariah 3:8-10. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:1

And he; the Lord of hosts, whose servant Zechariah was, and in whose name he spake. Showed me; in vision represented to me, Zechariah. Joshua the high priest; for that office was by hereditary right descended on him, and how mean soever his state was, yet still he was that great officer of the church. Standing; either as accused, and to make his defence; or rather ministering in his office, according to his duty. Before the angel: this angel was Christ, whose minister, or servant, the high... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:2

The Lord said, i.e. Christ, the great Redeemer, Restorer, Lord, and Mediator of the church. The Lord; the great God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who as Mediator rather chooseth to rebuke him in his Father’s name than in his own, though this he could have done. Rebuke thee; he who was accused was God’s high priest, and to minister in the temple at Jerusalem, the city which God had chosen, in which respect it was sure that God would take cognizance of the matter and judge aright; he would... read more

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Zechariah 3:1-10

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 3:1-10

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Zechariah 3:1-10

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 3:1

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 3:1-10

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 3

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 3:1-10

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:1

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:2

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