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Scofield's Reference Notes - Zechariah 3:8

BRANCH (See Scofield " :-") . read more

Scofield's Reference Notes - Zechariah 3:9

stone (See Scofield " :-") . seven eyes Cf. Zechariah 4:10; Revelation 5:6. read more

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 3:8-10

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

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Zechariah 3:8

Zec 3:8 Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou, and thy fellows that sit before thee: for they [are] men wondered at: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH. Ver. 8. Hear now, O Joshua, the high priest ] Hear a sermon of Christ, the fountain of all this mercy bestowed upon thee, and yet further promised unto thee. Hear for thyself, hear for thy whole society. Thou and thy fellows, thy fellow friends, the rest of the priests, thy fellows in service, though inferior in office... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Zechariah 3:9

Zec 3:9 For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one stone [shall be] seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day. Ver. 9. For behold the stone, &c. ] Another title given to Christ, who is the foundation and chief corner stone of his Church; and another "behold," prefixed as a starry note, or a hand pointing to a remarkable matter. All the prophets pointed to Christ, who is... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Zechariah 3:8

for: Psalms 71:7, Isaiah 8:18, Isaiah 20:3, 1 Corinthians 4:9-1 Chronicles : wondered at: Heb. of wonder, or sign, as, Ezekiel 12:11, Ezekiel 24:24 my: Isaiah 42:1, Isaiah 49:3, Isaiah 49:5, Isaiah 52:13, Isaiah 53:11, Ezekiel 34:23, Ezekiel 34:24, Ezekiel 37:24, Philippians 2:6-Ruth : the Branch: Zechariah 6:12, Isaiah 4:2, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 53:2, Jeremiah 23:5, Jeremiah 33:15, Ezekiel 17:22-Jeremiah :, Ezekiel 34:29, Luke 1:78, *marg. Reciprocal: 2 Kings 2:11 - General Ezra 2:2 -... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Zechariah 3:9

the stone: Psalms 118:22, Isaiah 8:14, Isaiah 8:15, Isaiah 28:16, Matthew 21:42-Acts :, Acts 4:11, Romans 9:33, 1 Peter 2:4-Ruth : seven: Zechariah 4:10, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Revelation 5:6 I will engrave: Exodus 28:11, Exodus 28:21, Exodus 28:36, John 6:27, 2 Corinthians 1:22, 2 Corinthians 3:3, 2 Timothy 2:19 remove: Zechariah 13:1, Isaiah 53:4-2 Kings :, Jeremiah 31:34, Jeremiah 50:20, Daniel 9:24-:, Micah 7:18, Micah 7:19, John 1:29, Ephesians 2:16, Ephesians 2:17, Colossians 1:20,... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Zechariah 3:8

Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou, and thy fellows that sit before thee: for they are men wondered at: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH.Thy fellows — Thy associates in the priestly office.That sit — As assessors in a council.Wondered at — The unbelieving Jews wonder at them; at their labour and expense in attempting to build such a house.Bring forth — God the Father will bring forth a much more wonderful work.The Branch — The Messiah. read more