Zechariah 3

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Zechariah 3:1-10

Chapter 3Now the fifth vision, the Lord showed him Joshua. Now Joshua was the high priest who along with Zerrubbel, a priest who was in charge of the rebuilding of the temple. Stood side by side with Zerrubbel.He showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan was standing at his right hand to resist him ( Zechariah 3:1 ).Satan is seeking to resist you from whatever work you may desire to do for the Lord, or be called to do for the Lord.And the Lord said unto... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Zechariah 3:1-10

Zechariah 3:1 . Joshua the highpriest standing before the angel of the Lord, to make intercession for the restoration of Israel. This was a figure of Jesus, whose name he bore. And Satan, the adversary, at his right hand, ready to oppose the building of the temple, by stirring up the evil efforts of Sanballat and others. Zechariah 3:2 . Is not this a brand plucked out of the fire? This chosen minister had been marvellously preserved, and was now plucked as a brand from the fiery... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Zechariah 3:1-7

Zechariah 3:1-7And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing Joshua the priestWe learn from the Book of Ezra (Ezra 2:36-39) that among the exiles who returned with Zerubbabel from Babylon, were Joshua or Jeshua, and 4289 priests.But they were in a sorry plight--their character is described by the prophet Malachi; and it was in sad contrast, as he suggests, to the original type of the priesthood represented in Phinehas. As a judgment on the priesthood, the whole body had fallen under great... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Zechariah 3:2

Zechariah 3:2Is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?A firebrandThe fire meant here is the fire of sin. Sin is a fire which destroys the comfort of mankind here, and all the joy of mankind hereafter. Nothing can be more suitable to burn in a fire than a “brand.” It is not a branch just taken from the tree, fresh and full of sap; it is a brand--dry, sere timber, fit for the burning. And what does this indicate but man’s natural heart, which is so congenial to the fire of sin? As the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Zechariah 3:4-5

Zechariah 3:4-5Take away the filthy garments from him Removal of guiltZechariah was shown the state and condition of God’s Church in his day, and the change wrought upon that Church; a change that must be wrought on all that belong to the Lord God Almighty, and which is wrought by Divine power and grace alone.Here is a scenic representation of Gospel truth. “Joshua was clothed in filthy garments.” Why did he so appear, and in such a presence? That his condition, and yours, and mine, in the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Zechariah 3:6-7

Zechariah 3:6-7The Angel of the Lord protested unto Joshua A charge to young ministersI.What the great Head of the Church requires of you.1. Personal piety. “Walk in My ways.” This phrase denotes the whole of practical and experimental godliness. There can be no true piety without a previous scriptural conversion, a moral, universal, spiritual change; a change of the principles, of the mind, of the affections, of the heart, of the conduct, and of the life, by the power of the Holy Ghost, and... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Zechariah 3:7

Zechariah 3:7I will give thee places to walk among those that stand by.The right of entryThe prophet has just been describing a vision of judgment in which the high priest, as representative of the nation, stood before the angel of the Lord as an unclean person. He is cleansed, and clothed, and a fair priestly garment, with “Holiness to the Lord” written on the front of it, put upon him. And then follow a series of promises, of which the climax is the one that I have read. “I will give thee a... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Zechariah 3:8-10

Zechariah 3:8-10They are men wondered at Christians a wonderJoshua and his fellow worshippers were wondered at, both by the idolatrous Chaldeans and the unbelieving Jews, for their faith in the Divine predictions during the period of their captivity; that Jerusalem should be rebuilt, the temple worship restored, and that they should return again to their own land.Good men are not less an object of wonder now than they were then. There is something in their principles and pursuits which men in... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Zechariah 3:10

Zechariah 3:10Under the vine and under the fig tree Messiah’s timesThus inspiration characterises the reign of the Messiah.It was to be distinguished by three things.1. Enjoyment. The very image is delightful. Vines and fig trees were much prized in the East. They afforded at once delightful fruit for the taste, and refreshing shade from the heat. Persons therefore regaled themselves under their branches and leaves,--and thus the expression in time came to signify happiness. And blessed are the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Zechariah 3:1

Zec 3:1 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. Ver. 1. And he showed me Joshua the high priest ] In a vision doubtless; and that for this end, that both the prophet, and by him the people also, might be advertised that they wrestle not against flesh and blood, men like themselves, but against spiritual wickednesses, or wicked spirits, who did act them and agitate them against the Church; ride them and... read more

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Zechariah 3:1-10

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Zechariah 3:1-10

The Biblical Illustrator - Zechariah 3:1-7

The Biblical Illustrator - Zechariah 3:2

The Biblical Illustrator - Zechariah 3:4-5

The Biblical Illustrator - Zechariah 3:6-7

The Biblical Illustrator - Zechariah 3:7

The Biblical Illustrator - Zechariah 3:8-10

The Biblical Illustrator - Zechariah 3:10

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Zechariah 3:1

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