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And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment. <a href="/nkjv/zechariah/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Then He answered and spoke to those who stood before Him, saying, “Take away the filthy garments from him.” And to him He said, “See, I have removed your iniquity from you, and I will clothe you with rich robes.” <a href="/nasb_/zechariah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he responded and said to those who were standing before him, saying, “Remove the filthy garments from him.” Again he said to him, “See, I have taken your guilt away from you and will clothe you with festive robes.” <a href="/nasb/zechariah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> He spoke and said to those who were standing before him, saying, &#8220Remove the filthy garments from him.&#8221 Again he said to him, &#8220See, I have taken your iniquity away from you and will clothe you with festal robes.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/zechariah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he spoke and said to those who were standing before him saying, “Remove the filthy garments from him.” Again he said to him, “See, I have taken your iniquity away from you and will clothe you with festal robes.” <a href="/lsb/zechariah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he answered and spoke to those who were standing before him, saying, “Remove the filthy garments from him.” Again he said to him, “See, I have made your iniquity pass away from you and will clothe you with festal robes.” <a href="/amp/zechariah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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].” <a href="/csb/zechariah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So the angel of the LORD spoke to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes! ” Then he said to him, “See, I have removed your iniquity from you, and I will clothe you with festive robes.” <a href="/hcsb/zechariah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So the Angel of the LORD spoke to those standing before Him, &#8220Take off his filthy clothes!&#8221 Then He said to him, &#8220See, I have removed your guilt from you, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.&#8221 <a href="/asv/zechariah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, saying, Take the filthy garments from off him. And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with rich apparel. <a href="/cev/zechariah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So the angel told some of the people to remove Joshua's filthy clothes. Then he said to Joshua, "This means you are forgiven. Now I will dress you in priestly clothes." <a href="/erv/zechariah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, saying, Take the filthy garments from off him. And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with rich apparel. <a href="/gwt/zechariah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Messenger said to those who were standing in front of him, "Remove Joshua's filthy clothes." Then he said to Joshua, "See, I have taken your sin away from you, and I will dress you in fine clothing." <a href="/gnt/zechariah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> The angel said to his heavenly attendants, "Take away the filthy clothes this man is wearing." Then he said to Joshua, "I have taken away your sin and will give you new clothes to wear." <a href="/isv/zechariah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> So the angel continued to tell those who were standing in his presence, "Remove his filthy clothes." And he told Joshua, "Look how I've removed your iniquity. Now I'm clothing you with fine garments." <a href="/msb/zechariah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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.? <a href="/net/zechariah/3.htm">NET Bible</a> The angel spoke up to those standing all around, "Remove his filthy clothes." Then he said to Joshua, "I have freely forgiven your iniquity and will dress you in fine clothing." <a href="/nheb/zechariah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He answered and spoke to those who stood before him, saying, "Take the filthy garments off of him." To him he said, "Look, I have caused your iniquity to pass from you, and I will clothe you with rich clothing." <a href="/wbt/zechariah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he answered and spoke to those that stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And to him he said, Behold, I have caused thy iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment. <a href="/web/zechariah/3.htm">World English Bible</a> He answered and spoke to those who stood before him, saying, “Take the filthy garments off him.” To him he said, “Behold, I have caused your iniquity to pass from you, and I will clothe you with rich clothing.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/zechariah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He answers and speaks to those standing before Him, saying, “Turn aside the filthy garments from off him.” And He says to him, “See, I have caused your iniquity to pass away from off you, so as to clothe you with costly apparel.” <a href="/ylt/zechariah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he answereth and speaketh unto those standing before him, saying: 'Turn aside the filthy garments from off him.' And he saith unto him, 'See, I have caused thine iniquity to pass away from off thee, so as to clothe thee with costly apparel.' <a href="/slt/zechariah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will answer and say to them standing before him, saying, Remove the filthy garments from off him, And he will say to him, See, I caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and clothed thee with festive garments.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/zechariah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who answered, and said to them that stood before him, saying: Take away the filthy garments from him. And he said to him: Behold I have taken away thy iniquity, and have clothed thee with change of garments. <a href="/cpdv/zechariah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> He answered and spoke to those who stood before him, saying, “Take away the filthy garments from him.” And he said to him, “Behold, I have taken away from you your iniquity, and I have clothed you with a change of clothing.” <a href="/nabre/zechariah/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the angel said to those standing before him, “Remove his filthy garments.” And to him he said, “Look, I have taken your guilt from you, and I am clothing you in stately robes.” <a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The angel said to those who were standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes.” And to him he said, “See, I have taken your guilt away from you, and I will clothe you with festal apparel.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the angel answered and spoke to those who stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And to him he said, Behold, I have caused your iniquity to pass from you, and I will clothe you with good raiment. <a href="/hpbt/zechariah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the Angel answered and said to those who stood before him: “Take from him the dirty garment.” And they took from him the dirty garment, and he said to him: ”See that I have taken from you your evil and I shall clothe you in fine garments”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/zechariah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he answered and spoke unto those that stood before him, saying: 'Take the filthy garments from off him.' And unto him he said: 'Behold, I cause thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with robes.' <a href="/sep/zechariah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Lord answered and spoke to those who stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy raiment from him: and he said to him, Behold, I have taken away thine iniquities: and clothe ye him with a long robe, <a href="/parallel/zechariah/3-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CFPk_KgOyMk?start=394" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/zechariah/3.htm">The Vision of Joshua the High Priest</a> …3Now Joshua was dressed in filthy garments as he stood before the angel. 4<a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: way·ya·‘an (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To answer, respond.">So the angel</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: hā·‘ō·mə·ḏîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">those standing</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nāw (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: hā·sî·rū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">“Take off</a> <a href="/hebrew/6674.htm" title="6674: haṣ·ṣō·’îm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Filthy. Or tsov; from an unused root meaning to issue; soiled.">his filthy</a> <a href="/hebrew/899.htm" title="899: hab·bə·ḡā·ḏîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage. From bagad; a covering, i.e. Clothing; also treachery or pillage.">clothes!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘ā·lāw (Prep-m:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Then he said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to Joshua,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rə·’êh (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">“See,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: he·‘ĕ·ḇar·tî (V-Hifil-Perf-1cs) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">I have removed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5771.htm" title="5771: ‘ă·wō·ne·ḵā (N-csc:: 2ms) -- Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity. Or oavown; from avah; perversity, i.e. evil.">your iniquity,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘ā·le·ḵā (Prep-m:: 2ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3847.htm" title="3847: wə·hal·bêš (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- Or labesh; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. to put on a garment or clothe, literally or figuratively.">and I will clothe</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯə·ḵā (DirObjM:: 2ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/4254.htm" title="4254: ma·ḥă·lā·ṣō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Robe of state. From chalats; a mantle.">with splendid robes.”</a> 5Then 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a> “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool. <a href="/revelation/7-14.htm">Revelation 7:14</a> “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. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a> God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. <a href="/isaiah/6-7.htm">Isaiah 6:7</a> And with it he touched my mouth and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for.” <a href="/revelation/19-8.htm">Revelation 19:8</a> She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. <a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm">Ephesians 4:24</a> and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. <a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14</a> Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. <a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22</a> 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. <a href="/colossians/3-9.htm">Colossians 3:9-10</a> Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices, / and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. <a href="/psalms/132-9.htm">Psalm 132:9</a> May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy. <a href="/isaiah/64-6.htm">Isaiah 64:6</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Matthew 22:11-12</a> 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. <a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a> For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. <a href="/job/29-14.htm">Job 29:14</a> I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he answered and spoke to those that stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And to him he said, Behold, I have caused your iniquity to pass from you, and I will clothe you with change of raiment.those.<a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Zechariah 3:1,7</a> And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him… <a href="/1_kings/22-19.htm">1 Kings 22:19</a> And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left.<a href="/isaiah/6-2.htm">Isaiah 6:2,3</a> Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly… Take.<a href="/isaiah/43-25.htm">Isaiah 43:25</a> I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.<a href="/ezekiel/36-25.htm">Ezekiel 36:25</a> Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.<a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27,28</a> For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ… I have.<a href="/2_samuel/12-13.htm">2 Samuel 12:13</a> And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.<a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1,2</a> A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered… <a href="/psalms/51-9.htm">Psalm 51:9</a> Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.and I will.<a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3,10</a> To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified… <a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22</a> But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:<a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Romans 3:22</a> Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/3-3.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-8.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/jonah/3-7.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-9.htm">Change</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-9.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/haggai/1-6.htm">Clothe</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-3.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-3.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/haggai/1-6.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/hosea/2-11.htm">Festal</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-22.htm">Festival-Robes</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-3.htm">Filthy</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-3.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-13.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-18.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-6.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-3.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/haggai/1-13.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-3.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-3.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-4.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-3.htm">Unclean</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/3-5.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-14.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-4.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-6.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-7.htm">Change</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-5.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-5.htm">Clothe</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-5.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-5.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-22.htm">Festal</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-22.htm">Festival-Robes</a> <a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Filthy</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-5.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-9.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/matthew/3-4.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-9.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-3.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-5.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-5.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-5.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-1.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-1.htm">Unclean</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 3</div>1. <a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Under the type of Joshua, the high priest, receiving clean garments,</a> 6. <a href="/zechariah/3-6.htm">and a covenant of promise,</a> 8. <a href="/zechariah/3-8.htm">Christ the Branch and Cornerstone is promised.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>So the angel said to those standing before him, In this vision, the angel of the LORD is a central figure, often interpreted as a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. The presence of others standing by suggests a heavenly court, possibly including other angels or spiritual beings. This setting reflects the judicial and ceremonial aspects of the vision, where Joshua, the high priest, is being judged and cleansed. The angel's authority to command indicates divine intervention and the importance of the proceedings.“Take off his filthy clothes!” The filthy clothes worn by Joshua symbolize sin and impurity, particularly the sins of the people of Israel, as Joshua represents them. In the ancient Near Eastern context, clothing often represented one's status and condition. Filthy garments would be inappropriate for a high priest, especially when serving in the temple. This act of removing the filthy clothes signifies the removal of sin and guilt, a theme echoed in <a href="/isaiah/64-6.htm">Isaiah 64:6</a>, where human righteousness is compared to filthy rags.Then he said to Joshua, The direct address to Joshua highlights his role as the high priest and the representative of the people. Joshua's experience is both personal and corporate, reflecting the spiritual state of Israel. His name, meaning "The LORD saves," foreshadows the redemptive work of Jesus, whose name in Hebrew is Yeshua, the same as Joshua.“See, I have removed your iniquity, The removal of iniquity is a divine act of forgiveness and purification. This phrase emphasizes God's grace and mercy, as He takes the initiative to cleanse Joshua. It reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God promises to forgive and restore His people. This act is a precursor to the ultimate removal of sin through Christ's atoning sacrifice, as seen in passages like <a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">Hebrews 10:10-14</a>.and I will clothe you with splendid robes.” The splendid robes represent righteousness, honor, and restoration. In biblical symbolism, clothing often signifies one's spiritual state; thus, being clothed in splendid robes indicates a transformation from sin to righteousness. This imagery is consistent with the New Testament teaching of being clothed with Christ's righteousness, as in <a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a>. The change of garments signifies a new identity and status before God, aligning with the prophetic vision of a renewed priesthood and a restored Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joshua_the_high_priest.htm">Joshua the High Priest</a> Represents the people of Israel and stands before God in filthy garments, symbolizing sin and impurity. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_angel_of_the_lord.htm">The Angel of the LORD</a> Acts as an intermediary, commanding the removal of Joshua's filthy clothes and symbolizing divine intervention and grace. 3. <a href="/topical/t/those_standing_before_him.htm">Those Standing Before Him</a> Likely other angels or heavenly beings who assist in the symbolic act of cleansing. 4. <a href="/topical/f/filthy_clothes.htm">Filthy Clothes</a> Symbolize the sin and iniquity of Joshua and, by extension, the people of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/s/splendid_robes.htm">Splendid Robes</a> Represent the righteousness and purity granted by God, signifying forgiveness and restoration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_grace_and_cleansing.htm">Divine Grace and Cleansing</a> God's grace is sufficient to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Just as Joshua's iniquity was removed, believers are cleansed through faith in Christ. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_clothing.htm">Symbolism of Clothing</a> Clothing in the Bible often symbolizes one's spiritual state. We are called to "put on" Christ and His righteousness, leaving behind our old, sinful nature. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_intercession.htm">Role of Intercession</a> The Angel of the LORD intercedes for Joshua, reminding us of Christ's role as our intercessor before God, advocating on our behalf. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_and_renewal.htm">Transformation and Renewal</a> The transformation from filthy garments to splendid robes illustrates the renewal that comes through repentance and faith, leading to a new identity in Christ. <a href="/topical/c/call_to_holiness.htm">Call to Holiness</a> As recipients of God's grace, we are called to live holy lives, reflecting the righteousness we have received through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 3</a> <a href="/q/what_did_god_reveal_to_zechariah.htm">What visions and messages did Zechariah receive from God?</a> <a href="/q/what_do_zechariah's_visions_symbolize.htm">What are the symbolic meanings of Zechariah's visions?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_zech._3's_court_fit_history.htm">In Zechariah 3, how do we reconcile the supernatural scene of a heavenly court with historical or archaeological evidence about Israel’s priesthood? </a> <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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - He answered. The Angel of Jehovah answered the mute petition of Joshua. Those that stood before him. The attendant angels, who waited on the Angel of Jehovah to do his pleasure (see note on ver. 1). Take away the filthy garments. This symbolized remission of sins and restoration to favour, as the following words explain, I will clothe thee with change of raiment; Revised Version, with rich apparel. The word machalatsoth occurs also in <a href="/isaiah/3-22.htm">Isaiah 3:22</a>, and may mean either "change of raiment," or "costly raiment;" or the meanings may be combined in the sense of "festal robes," only worn on great occasions and changed after the occasion. They are used here as symbols of righteousness and glory. Not only is the sin pardoned, but the wearer is restored to the full glory of his state. The LXX. makes the words to be addressed to the attendants, "Clothe ye him in a robe flowing to the feet" (ποδήρη, the word used for Aaron's priestly garment, <a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Exodus 28:4</a>; Ecclus. 45:8). <a href="/commentaries/zechariah/3-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So [the Angel of the LORD] וַיַּ֣עַן (way·ya·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> To answer, respond said וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to those standing הָעֹמְדִ֤ים (hā·‘ō·mə·ḏîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations before Him, לְפָנָיו֙ (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face “Take off הָסִ֛ירוּ (hā·sî·rū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> To turn aside his filthy הַצֹּאִ֖ים (haṣ·ṣō·’îm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6674.htm">Strong's 6674: </a> Soiled clothes!” הַבְּגָדִ֥ים (hab·bə·ḡā·ḏîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_899.htm">Strong's 899: </a> A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage Then He said וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to [Joshua], אֵלָ֗יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to “See, רְאֵ֨ה (rə·’êh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see I have removed הֶעֱבַ֤רְתִּי (he·‘ĕ·ḇar·tî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on your iniquity, עֲוֺנֶ֔ךָ (‘ă·wō·ne·ḵā) Noun - common singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5771.htm">Strong's 5771: </a> Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity and I will clothe וְהַלְבֵּ֥שׁ (wə·hal·bêš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3847.htm">Strong's 3847: </a> Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe you אֹתְךָ֖ (’ō·ṯə·ḵā) Direct object marker | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case with splendid robes.” מַחֲלָצֽוֹת׃ (ma·ḥă·lā·ṣō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4254.htm">Strong's 4254: </a> Robe of state <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/3-4.htm">Zechariah 3:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/zechariah/3-4.htm">Zechariah 3:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/zechariah/3-4.htm">Zechariah 3:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/zechariah/3-4.htm">Zechariah 3:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/zechariah/3-4.htm">Zechariah 3:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/3-4.htm">Zechariah 3:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/3-4.htm">Zechariah 3:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/3-4.htm">Zechariah 3:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/3-4.htm">Zechariah 3:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/zechariah/3-4.htm">Zechariah 3:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-4.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 3:4 He answered and spoke to those who (Zech. 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