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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 3:1-10

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 3:8

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

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

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Zechariah 3:8

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

Chuck Smith

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

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