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Themes in Zechariah 3

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Themes in Zechariah 3

Zechariah 3:1 (show verse)

Then the guiding angel showed me Joshua the high priest [representing disobedient, sinful Israel] standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at Joshua’s right hand to be his adversary and to accuse him.

Adversary » Power of » Opposing the righteous
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zechariah, in a vision
hands » The right hand » The accuser stood at, of the accused
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
Leaders » Dues of » High priests
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
priests » High priests
Religious » Dues of » High priests
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Opposing the righteous
Satan's » Work » Opposing the righteous
Serpent » Power of » Opposing the righteous
Tempter » Power of » Opposing the righteous
The Devil » Opposes God's work
Vision » Of zechariah » Of the high priest
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To zechariah
satan's Work » Opposing the righteous

Zechariah 3:2 (show verse)

And the Lord said to Satan, “The Lord rebuke you, Satan! Even the Lord, who [now and ever] has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you! Is this not a log snatched and rescued from the fire?”

Adversary » Power of » Humbled
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zechariah, in a vision
Firebrand » Figurative
Satan » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Humbled
Serpent » Power of » Humbled
Tempter » Power of » Humbled
Vision » Of zechariah » Of the high priest

Zechariah 3:3 (show verse)

Now Joshua was clothed with filthy (nauseatingly vile) garments and was standing before the Angel [of the Lord].

Dress » Symbolical » Filthy, of iniquity
Sin » Fruits of » Garment of
Vision » Of zechariah » Of the high priest

Zechariah 3:4 (show verse)

He spoke to those who stood before Him, saying, “Remove the filthy garments from him.” And He said to Joshua, “See, I have caused your wickedness to be taken away from you, and I will clothe and beautify you with rich robes [of forgiveness].”

Adorning » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Church » Garments of » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Cleansing » Desire for » Examples of spiritual
Clothing » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Dress » Symbolical » Filthy, of iniquity
Justification before God » Typified
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » Examples of spiritual
Righteousness » Death of seed of » Reward of
Vision » Of zechariah » Of the high priest

Zechariah 3:5 (show verse)

And I (Zechariah) said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him with [rich] garments. And the Angel of the Lord stood by.

Justification before God » Typified
Vision » Of zechariah » Of the high priest

Zechariah 3:6 (show verse)

And the Angel of the Lord [solemnly and earnestly] admonished Joshua, saying,

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Zechariah 3:7 (show verse)

“Thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘If you will walk in My ways [that is, remain faithful] and perform My service, then you will also govern My house and have charge of My courts, and I will give you free access [to My presence] among these who are standing here.

Church » Called courts

Zechariah 3:8 (show verse)

Now listen, Joshua, the high priest, you and your colleagues who are sitting in front of you—indeed they are men who are a symbol [of what is to come]—for behold, I am going to bring in My servant the Branch [in Messianic glory].

Branch » Figurative » A title of Christ
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Branch
Jesus Christ » Names of » Branch

Zechariah 3:9 (show verse)

For behold, the stone which I have set before Joshua; on that one stone are seven eyes (symbolizing infinite intelligence, omniscience). Behold, I will engrave an inscription on it,’ declares the Lord of hosts, ‘and I will remove the wickedness and guilt of this land in a single day.

Arts and crafts » Names of various » Engraving
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven eyes of the lord
Stones » Figurative

Zechariah 3:10 (show verse)

In that day,’ declares the Lord of hosts, ‘every one of you will invite his neighbor to sit under his vine and his fig tree [enjoying peace and prosperity in the kingdom].’”

The vine » Illustrative » (sitting under one's own) of peace and prosperity