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And the angel of the LORD was standing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/zechariah/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And I said, Let them set a fair mitre upon his head. So they set a fair mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments. And the angel of the LORD stood by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/zechariah/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head, and they put the clothes on him. And the Angel of the LORD stood by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zechariah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then I said, “Have them put a clean headband on his head.” So they put the clean headband on his head and clothed him with garments, while the angel of the LORD was standing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zechariah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then I said, &#8220Let them put a clean turban on his head.&#8221 So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him with garments, while the angel of the LORD was standing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zechariah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him with garments, while the angel of the LORD was standing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zechariah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him with garments, while the angel of Yahweh was standing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zechariah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zechariah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him in garments while the angel of the LORD was standing nearby.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zechariah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then I said, &#8220Let them put a clean turban on his head.&#8221 So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him in garments while the Angel of the LORD was standing nearby. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zechariah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And I said, Let them set a clean mitre upon his head. So they set a clean mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments; and the angel of Jehovah was standing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zechariah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I spoke up and said, "Also put a clean priestly turban on his head." Then they dressed him in priestly clothes and put the turban on him, while the LORD's angel stood there watching. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zechariah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And I said, Let them set a fair mitre upon his head. So they set a fair mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments; and the angel of the LORD stood by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zechariah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So I said, "Put a clean turban on his head." They put a clean turban on his head and dressed him while the Messenger of the LORD was standing there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zechariah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He commanded the attendants to put a clean turban on Joshua's head. They did so, and then they put the new clothes on him while the angel of the LORD stood there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zechariah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then I said, "Let them place a pure diadem on his head." So they placed the pure diadem on his head and clothed him with fine garments while the angel of the LORD was standing beside them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zechariah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then I said, ?Let them put a clean turban on his head.? So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zechariah/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then I spoke up, "Let a clean turban be put on his head." So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him, while the angel of the LORD stood nearby.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zechariah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I said, "Let them set a clean turban on his head." So they set a clean turban on his head, and clothed him; and the angel of the LORD was standing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zechariah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And I said, Let them set a fair miter upon his head. So they set a fair miter upon his head, and clothed him with garments. And the angel of the LORD stood by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zechariah/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I said, “Let them set a clean turban on his head.” So they set a clean turban on his head, and clothed him; and Yahweh’s angel was standing by. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zechariah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He also said, “Let them set a pure turban on his head.” And they set the pure turban on his head, and clothe him with garments. And the Messenger of YHWH is standing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zechariah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He also said, 'Let them set a pure diadem on his head. And they set the pure diadem on his head, and clothe him with garments. And the messenger of Jehovah is standing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zechariah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And saying, They shall set a pure turban upon his head; and they will set the pure turban upon his head, and they will put on the garments. And the messenger of Jehovah stood.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zechariah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he said: Put a clean mitre upon his head: and they put a clean mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments, and the angel of the Lord stood. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zechariah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said, “Place a clean diadem on his head.” And they placed a clean diadem on his head, and they clothed him with garments. And the angel of the Lord remained standing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zechariah/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then he said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” And they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him with the garments while the angel of the LORD was standing by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him with the apparel; and the angel of the LORD was standing by.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he said, Let them put a clean mitre on his head and clothe him with good garments. And the angel of the LORD stood by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zechariah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he said: ”They shall put a pure crown on his head!” And they placed a pure crown on his head, and they clothed him in fine garments, and the Angel of LORD JEHOVAH stood<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zechariah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And I said: 'Let them set a fair mitre upon his head.' So they set a fair mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments; and the angel of the LORD stood by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zechariah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and place a pure mitre upon his head. So they placed a pure mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments: and the angel of the Lord stood <i>by</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zechariah/3-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CFPk_KgOyMk?start=410" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/3.htm">The Vision of Joshua the High Priest</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.” <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wā·’ō·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Then I said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: yā·śî·mū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">“Let them put</a> <a href="/hebrew/2889.htm" title="2889: ṭā·hō·wr (Adj-ms) -- Clean, pure. Or tahor; from taher; pure.">a clean</a> <a href="/hebrew/6797.htm" title="6797: ṣā·nîp̄ (N-ms) -- A turban. Or tsanowph; or tsaniyphah; from tsanaph; a head-dress.">turban</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rō·šōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">his head.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/2889.htm" title="2889: haṭ·ṭā·hō·wr (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Clean, pure. Or tahor; from taher; pure.">So a clean</a> <a href="/hebrew/6797.htm" title="6797: haṣ·ṣā·nîp̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- A turban. Or tsanowph; or tsaniyphah; from tsanaph; a head-dress.">turban</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·yā·śî·mū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">was placed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rō·šōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">his head,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3847.htm" title="3847: way·yal·bi·šu·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp:: 3ms) -- Or labesh; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. to put on a garment or clothe, literally or figuratively.">and they clothed him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/899.htm" title="899: bə·ḡā·ḏîm (N-mp) -- A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage. From bagad; a covering, i.e. Clothing; also treachery or pillage."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: ū·mal·’aḵ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">as the angel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ō·mêḏ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">stood by.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Then the angel of the LORD gave this charge to Joshua:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-8.htm">Revelation 19:8</a></span><br />She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Isaiah 6:1-7</a></span><br />In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-4.htm">Revelation 3:4-5</a></span><br />But you do have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and because they are worthy, they will walk with Me in white. / Like them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-2.htm">Exodus 28:2-4</a></span><br />Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. / You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest. / These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-13.htm">Revelation 7:13-14</a></span><br />Then one of the elders addressed me: “These in white robes,” he asked, “who are they, and where have they come from?” / “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/64-6.htm">Isaiah 64:6</a></span><br />Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Matthew 22:11-12</a></span><br />But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. / ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-1.htm">Isaiah 52:1</a></span><br />Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, holy city! For the uncircumcised and unclean will no longer enter you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22</a></span><br />But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/29-14.htm">Job 29:14</a></span><br />I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-3.htm">2 Corinthians 5:3</a></span><br />because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/132-9.htm">Psalm 132:9</a></span><br />May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm">Ephesians 4:24</a></span><br />and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Leviticus 8:7-9</a></span><br />He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. / Moses also put the turban on Aaron’s head and set the gold plate, the holy diadem, on the front of the turban, as the LORD had commanded him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And I said, Let them set a fair turban on his head. So they set a fair turban on his head, and clothed him with garments. And the angel of the LORD stood by.</p><p class="hdg">fair.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/6-11.htm">Zechariah 6:11</a></b></br> Then take silver and gold, and make crowns, and set <i>them</i> upon the head of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/28-2.htm">Exodus 28:2-4</a></b></br> And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/29-6.htm">Exodus 29:6</a></b></br> And thou shalt put the mitre upon his head, and put the holy crown upon the mitre.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/3-4.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-4.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-4.htm">Clothe</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-4.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-4.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-26.htm">Diadem</a> <a href="/amos/8-13.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-4.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-21.htm">Head</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-5.htm">Head-Dress</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-3.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-4.htm">Miter</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-26.htm">Mitre</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-9.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-4.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-4.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-4.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-26.htm">Turban</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/3-6.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-17.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Clothe</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-13.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-14.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/exodus/29-6.htm">Diadem</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-17.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-14.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-11.htm">Head</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">Head-Dress</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-6.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Miter</a> <a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Mitre</a> <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/matthew/26-65.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-8.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-7.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/malachi/2-5.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Turban</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Under the type of Joshua, the high priest, receiving clean garments,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/3-6.htm">and a covenant of promise,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/3-8.htm">Christ the Branch and Cornerstone is promised.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/zechariah/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.”</b><br>In this vision, Zechariah speaks, indicating his active role in the prophetic vision. The clean turban symbolizes purity and the restoration of the priesthood. In the context of the Old Testament, the high priest wore a turban as part of his sacred garments (<a href="/exodus/28-36.htm">Exodus 28:36-39</a>). The turban, inscribed with "Holy to the LORD," signifies holiness and dedication to God. This act represents the removal of iniquity and the reinstatement of Joshua the high priest, symbolizing the cleansing and renewal of Israel. The turban also points to the future Messianic priesthood of Jesus Christ, who is both King and Priest (<a href="/hebrews/7-26.htm">Hebrews 7:26-28</a>).<p><b>So a clean turban was placed on his head,</b><br>The immediate obedience to the command highlights the divine authority and the fulfillment of God's will. The clean turban being placed on Joshua's head signifies the completion of his purification and the restoration of his priestly role. This act is a visual representation of God's grace and forgiveness, emphasizing the theme of redemption. It also prefigures the ultimate cleansing from sin through Christ's atoning sacrifice, as believers are made a "royal priesthood" (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>).<p><b>and they clothed him,</b><br>The clothing of Joshua with clean garments further underscores the theme of purification and restoration. In biblical symbolism, clothing often represents one's spiritual state (<a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a>; <a href="/revelation/19-8.htm">Revelation 19:8</a>). The act of clothing Joshua signifies the removal of his iniquity and the bestowal of righteousness. This imagery is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to "put on the new self" (<a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm">Ephesians 4:24</a>) and to be clothed with Christ (<a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a>).<p><b>as the angel of the LORD stood by.</b><br>The presence of the angel of the LORD signifies divine approval and oversight. The angel, often identified with the pre-incarnate Christ, acts as an intermediary between God and man. His standing by indicates God's active involvement and assurance in the process of restoration. This scene reflects the ongoing spiritual battle and the assurance of God's presence with His people. The angel's presence also foreshadows Christ's role as our advocate and intercessor (1 <a href="/john/2.htm">John 2:1</a>), who stands by us in our spiritual journey.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua_the_high_priest.htm">Joshua the High Priest</a></b><br>Joshua is the central figure in this vision, representing the priesthood and the people of Israel. He stands before the Angel of the LORD, symbolizing his role as an intercessor.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_angel_of_the_lord.htm">The Angel of the LORD</a></b><br>A divine figure who stands by Joshua, often interpreted as a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ, overseeing the cleansing and restoration process.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a></b><br>Present earlier in the chapter, Satan accuses Joshua, representing the opposition and accusation against God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_clean_turban.htm">The Clean Turban</a></b><br>Symbolizes the restoration and purification of Joshua, signifying his renewed status and authority as the high priest.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the temple is the broader context of the vision, representing the place of worship and God's presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_renewal.htm">Restoration and Renewal</a></b><br>God is in the business of restoring His people. Just as Joshua was given clean garments and a turban, believers are clothed in Christ's righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intercession.htm">The Role of Intercession</a></b><br>Joshua's role as high priest highlights the importance of intercession. Believers are called to intercede for others, standing in the gap through prayer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/victory_over_accusation.htm">Victory Over Accusation</a></b><br>Satan's accusations are nullified by God's declaration of righteousness. Believers can stand firm in their identity in Christ, free from condemnation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_consecration.htm">Holiness and Consecration</a></b><br>The clean turban signifies holiness. Believers are called to live consecrated lives, set apart for God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_christ.htm">The Presence of Christ</a></b><br>The Angel of the LORD's presence signifies Christ's continual presence with His people, guiding and advocating for them.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_zechariah's_visions_symbolize.htm">What are the symbolic meanings of Zechariah's visions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_zech._3_align_with_atonement.htm">If Joshua's filthy garments symbolize sin, how does this literal exchange of clothes in Zechariah 3 align with other biblical texts about atonement practices?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_zechariah_3_2's_rebuke_unique.htm">Why does Zechariah 3:2 present the angel of the Lord rebuking Satan in a manner that seems inconsistent with other Old Testament accounts of divine judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_joshua_in_zechariah.htm">Who is Joshua the High Priest in Zechariah?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I said.</span> If this is the true reading (which Ewald doubts), we must consider that the prophet, excited by what has passed, cannot stand by as a mere spectator, but feels constrained to take part in the scene, and to request that the change of garments may be completed by the addition of the fair head dress. The LXX. omits the word, continuing the address to the attendant. The Vulgate has, <span class="accented">et dixit.</span> So the Syriac and the Targum and some few manuscripts. But the received reading is confirmed, as Dr. Alexander points out, by the change in the mood of the following verb from the imperative to the optative, "let them put," "would that they put." There is nothing incongruous in the prophet thus intervening in his own person. Thus Isaiah, in the midst of a solemn vision, gives vent to his feelings (<a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5</a>), and St. John in the Apocalypse often mingles his own sentiments and actions with what he beheld (comp. <a href="/revelation/5-4.htm">Revelation 5:4</a>; <a href="/revelation/10-9.htm">Revelation 10:9</a>; <a href="/revelation/11-1.htm">Revelation 11:1</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Mitre</span> (<span class="accented">tsaniph</span>); Septuagint, <span class="greek">κίδαριν</span>: so the Vulgate, <span class="accented">cidarim.</span> This is not the same word as that used in <a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Exodus 28:4</a>, etc. (which is <span class="accented">mitsnepheth</span>), for the official head dress of Aaron, though it is probably a synonym for it; and the prophet's wish is to see Joshua not only reinstated in his office and dignity, but found holy also. For the fair linen mitre, or tiara, was that which bore upon its front the golden plate inscribed, "Holiness unto the Lord" (<a href="/exodus/28-36.htm">Exodus 28:36-38</a>), and therefore showed that he was qualified to intercede for the people. <span class="cmt_word">Stood by.</span> The Angel of Jehovah continued standing in his place, contemplating, sanctioning, and directing what was being done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zechariah/3-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then I said,</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאֹמַ֕ר</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’ō·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Let them put</span><br /><span class="heb">יָשִׂ֛ימוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·śî·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a clean</span><br /><span class="heb">טָה֖וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(ṭā·hō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> </span><span class="str2">Clean, pure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">turban</span><br /><span class="heb">צָנִ֥יף</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·nîp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6797.htm">Strong's 6797: </a> </span><span class="str2">A head-dress</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his head.”</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹאשׁ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(rō·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">So a clean</span><br /><span class="heb">הַטָּה֜וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(haṭ·ṭā·hō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> </span><span class="str2">Clean, pure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">turban</span><br /><span class="heb">הַצָּנִ֨יף</span> <span class="translit">(haṣ·ṣā·nîp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6797.htm">Strong's 6797: </a> </span><span class="str2">A head-dress</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was placed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּשִׂימוּ֩</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·śî·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his head,</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹאשׁ֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(rō·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and they clothed him,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּלְבִּשֻׁ֙הוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yal·bi·šu·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3847.htm">Strong's 3847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as the Angel</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַלְאַ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mal·’aḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A messenger, of God, an angel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stood by.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹמֵֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·mêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - 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