Zechariah 3:2

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Zechariah 3:2

The Lord said. This may refer to the angel, or to the Father and the Son, Psalm cix. Both are styled Jehovah. --- Bread, alluding to the nation, or to Jesus. Have not the suffered enough? (Amos iv. 11.) (Calmet) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 3:1-5

1-5 The angel showed Joshua, the high priest, to Zechariah, in a vision. Guilt and corruption are great discouragements when we stand before God. By the guilt of the sins committed by us, we are liable to the justice of God; by the power of sin that dwells in us, we are hateful to the holiness of God. Even God's Israel are in danger on these accounts; but they have relief from Jesus Christ, who is made of God to us both righteousness and sanctification. Joshua, the high priest, is accused as a... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Zechariah 3:1-99

Zech 3 A FOURTH VISION is recorded in chapter 3, concerning Joshua the high priest, and the removal from him of all that was defiling. In verse Zec_3:8 , we read of him and his fellows that they were 'men wondered at', or, as Darby's New Translation puts it, 'men of portent', with the note, 'men to be observed as signs, or types'. Regarding Joshua therefore as a type, we see a plain prediction that it will only be as cleansed from their filth that the people will enjoy the blessing connected... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Zechariah 3:1-10

The Vision of the High Priest. The Lord had just referred to the glorification of His people. He now proceeds to show how this would take place. v. 1. And He showed me Joshua, the high priest, the man who, with Zerubbabel, had been the leader of the people when they returned from exile, standing before the Angel of the Lord, here pictured as the Judge in a court of law, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him, to accuse the high priest, to have him condemned, if possible, Satan... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Zechariah 3:1-10

VISION IV. JOSHUA THE HIGH PRIEST BEFORE THE ANGEL OF JEHOVAHZechariah 3:1-10A. Joshua accused by Satan, but forgiven (Zechariah 3:1-5). B. A Promise of Protection to the High Priest, and also of the coming of Branch and its blessed Results(Zechariah 3:6-10)1And he showed me Joshua, the high priest, standing before the angel of Jehovah, and Satan1 standing at his right hand to oppose him.1 2And Jehovah said to Satan, Jehovah rebuke thee, O Satan, even Jehovah who chooses2 Jerusalem rebuke thee... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Zechariah 3:1-6

Zechariah A VISION OF JUDGEMENT AND CLEANSING Zec_3:1 - Zec_3:10 . Zechariah worked side by side with Haggai to quicken the religious life of the people, and thus to remove the gravest hindrances to the work of rebuilding the Temple. Inward indifference, not outward opposition, is the real reason for slow progress in God’s work, and prophets who see visions and preach repentance are the true practical men. This vision followed Haggai’s prophecy at the interval of a month. It falls into two... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

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

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