Zechariah 3

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

At the time Zechariah saw this vision he saw also in what a mean, dirty, and tattered garb he was who represented the high priest. It was the hieroglyphic of Joshua, not Joshua himself. Filthy garments; emblem of a poor or sinful state, or both. Stood: see Zechariah 3:1. Before the angel; the Lord Christ, called the Angel. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:4

And he; the Lord Christ, who purifieth his church, who purgeth away her sin, and clothes her with rich and clean garments. Answered; so the Hebrew, and so this prophet speaks, though no question went before. It is an idiom of that language. Spake; commanded. Those that stood before him; some of the attendants, those ministerial angels, who were Christ’s servants, and as such are represented standing before him. Take away the filthy garments; remove, or cause them to be removed, from him, as... read more

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:5

And I said: Zechariah takes the boldness to desire that for Joshua which might add to his veneration and authority; and he asks the thing of Christ, or rather Christ commandeth this be done. Let them, who minister before Christ, set a fair mitre; a rich and beautiful ornament for the head of the high priest; not a crown, which is for royal heads, but a tire, a pontifical ensign. So they set, as they were commanded by Christ at the request of the prophet. And clothed him with garments; all the... read more

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:6

The angel of the Lord, the Lord Christ, protested; solemnly declared and averted it, gave him to know. read more

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:7

Thus saith the Lord of hosts; the Father, whose will Christ reveals to us. If thou Joshua, wilt walk in my ways; obey the precepts and holy commands of the law. Wilt keep my charge; the special charge and office of the high priest. Thou shalt also judge my house: be chief and ruler in the temple, and in the things that pertain to the worship of God there. And shalt also keep my courts; not as a door-keeper or servant, but as the chief, on whom others may wait and give attendance; and at last... read more

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:8

Hear now; hitherto thou hast been entertained with emblems and hieroglyphics, but now, O Joshua, hear what these mean. And thy fellows; the other priests, thy associates in the priestly office, though inferior to thee. That sit before thee; as assessors or coadjutors in a council or assembly; the high priest as president, the other as members of the council sat with him; to let them know what these types mean. They are men wondered at; the worldly, profane, unbelieving, and ignorant sort of... read more

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:9

Here is an ellipsis, and to make it up we must repeat that of the 8th verse, Hear now, & c. For behold, (pointing to a particular stone,) that stone which I have laid, saith God, in the sight of Joshua, or which he saw laid in the building of the temple; on that one stone are seven eyes; and Joshua and his fellows are commanded to observe it, the meaning of which the angel will suggest to them presently. It is not improbable this one stone might be a corner-stone, and a principal... read more

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:10

In that day of building my temple, when it is finished, and in the day of removing the sins of my people, literally referring to the returned captive Jews; mystically, to the whole church in gospel days, when Christ, the chief Cornerstone, shall have purged away sin, and established his church. Shall ye call every man his neighbour; invite with love and peace, such as becomes neighbours, who are partakers of the same grace of God, and blessings of a Redeemer. Under the vine; to feast or refresh... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Zechariah 3:1-5

CRITICAL NOTES.] He] The interpreting angel. Standing] As before a judge (Numbers 35:12; Deuteronomy 19:17; 1 Kings 3:16). A judicial transaction represented, say some. But the high priest is described as having entered the new temple, taken his position before the altar, and was about to offer sacrifice for the people, when he was opposed by Satan [Henderson]. Satan] No human adversary; lit. the adversary. Right] The side of the accuser (Psalms 109:6; Job 30:12). Resist] Impede or oppose, by... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Zechariah 3:6-10

CRITICAL NOTES.Zechariah 3:6-10.] Here the symbolic act of reclothing is made the occasion of a prophetic address through the high priest to the nation. Protested] Testified, made a solemn declaration as one on oath (Genesis 43:3; Deuteronomy 8:19). Walk] God’s promise was connected with their observance of his ordinances. Then] Certain privileges. Judge] Administer right, viz. “in relation to the duties devolving upon the high priest in the sanctuary as such: hence, right administration of the... read more

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

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:4

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:5

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:6

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:7

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:8

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:9

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:10

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Zechariah 3:1-5

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Zechariah 3:6-10

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