CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Zechariah 3:6 Then the angel of the LORD gave this charge to Joshua:</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/zechariah/3-6.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/6/38_Zec_03_06.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Zechariah 3:6 - The Vision of Joshua the High Priest" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="Then the angel of the LORD gave this charge to Joshua:" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/zechariah/3-6.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/zechariah/3-6.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/zechariah/">Zechariah</a> > <a href="/zechariah/3.htm">Chapter 3</a> > Verse 6</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad6.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/zechariah/3-5.htm" title="Zechariah 3:5">◄</a> Zechariah 3:6 <a href="/zechariah/3-7.htm" title="Zechariah 3:7">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/zechariah/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/zechariah/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD gave this charge to Joshua:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/zechariah/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD spoke very solemnly to Jeshua and said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/zechariah/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD solemnly assured Joshua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD gave this charge to Joshua:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/zechariah/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD protested unto Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/zechariah/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the Angel of the LORD admonished Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zechariah/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD admonished Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zechariah/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD admonished Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zechariah/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD admonished Joshua saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zechariah/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the angel of Yahweh testified to Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zechariah/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And the Angel of the LORD [solemnly and earnestly] admonished Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zechariah/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD charged Joshua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zechariah/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the Angel of the LORD charged Joshua: &#8220<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zechariah/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the angel of Jehovah protested unto Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zechariah/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After this, the angel encouraged Joshua by telling him that the LORD All-Powerful had promised: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zechariah/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD protested unto Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zechariah/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The Messenger of the LORD advised Joshua,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zechariah/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the angel told Joshua that <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zechariah/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD gave this charge to Joshua: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zechariah/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD gave this charge to Joshua:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zechariah/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD exhorted Joshua solemnly:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zechariah/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD protested to Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zechariah/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD protested to Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zechariah/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh’s angel solomnly assured Joshua, saying, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zechariah/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the Messenger of YHWH protests to Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zechariah/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the messenger of Jehovah doth protest to Joshua, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zechariah/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the messenger of Jehovah will protest to Joshua, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zechariah/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the angel of the Lord protested to Jesus, saying: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zechariah/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the angel of the Lord contested with Jesus, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zechariah/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD charged Joshua:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD assured Joshua, saying<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD charged Joshua, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zechariah/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Angel of LORD JEHOVAH called Yeshua to witness and said:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zechariah/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD forewarned Joshua, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zechariah/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the angel of the Lord testified to Jesus, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zechariah/3-6.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=422" 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">5</span>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="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’aḵ (N-msc) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">Then 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/5749.htm" title="5749: way·yā·‘aḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to duplicate or repeat; by implication, to protest, testify; intensively, to encompass, restore.">gave this charge</a> <a href="/hebrew/3091.htm" title="3091: bî·hō·wō·šu·a‘ (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Yhowshua; from Yhovah and yasha'; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua, the Jewish leader.">to Joshua:</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘If you walk in My ways and keep My instructions, then you will govern My house and will also have charge of My courts; and I will give you a place among these who are standing here.…<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/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-25.htm">Isaiah 43:25</a></span><br />I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-34.htm">Jeremiah 31:34</a></span><br />No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/36-25.htm">Ezekiel 36:25-27</a></span><br />I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. / I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Daniel 9:24</a></span><br />Seventy weeks are decreed for your people and your holy city to stop their transgression, to put an end to sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy Place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-3.htm">Malachi 3:3</a></span><br />And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2-6</a></span><br />Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” / On seeing this, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming!” / But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Matthew 22:11-14</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. / Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/5-20.htm">Luke 5:20-24</a></span><br />When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” / But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” / Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? ...<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="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a></span><br />The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-11.htm">John 8:11</a></span><br />“No one, Lord,” she answered. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Now go and sin no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Acts 3:19</a></span><br />Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Romans 3:24-26</a></span><br />and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. / God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. / He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-1.htm">Romans 8:1</a></span><br />Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the angel of the LORD protested to Joshua, saying,</p><p class="hdg">the.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Zechariah 3:1</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/22-15.htm">Genesis 22:15,16</a></b></br> And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/28-13.htm">Genesis 28:13-17</a></b></br> And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I <i>am</i> the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed; … </p><p class="hdg">protested.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/11-7.htm">Jeremiah 11:7</a></b></br> For I earnestly protested unto your fathers in the day <i>that</i> I brought them up out of the land of Egypt, <i>even</i> unto this day, rising early and protesting, saying, Obey my voice.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/23-48.htm">Admonished</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-5.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-12.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-7.htm">Enjoined</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-19.htm">Forewarned</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-3.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-5.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/amos/5-10.htm">Protest</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-7.htm">Protested</a> <a href="/daniel/6-14.htm">Statement</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/8-15.htm">Admonished</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-1.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-7.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/matthew/1-24.htm">Enjoined</a> <a href="/matthew/24-25.htm">Forewarned</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-8.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-1.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/matthew/20-11.htm">Protest</a> <a href="/matthew/3-14.htm">Protested</a> <a href="/matthew/5-31.htm">Statement</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 the angel of the LORD</b><br>The "angel of the LORD" is often understood as a theophany, a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. This figure appears throughout the Old Testament, delivering messages and guidance from God. In Zechariah, the angel of the LORD plays a significant role in the visions, symbolizing divine authority and presence. The angel's involvement underscores the importance of the message being delivered.<p><b>gave this charge</b><br>The term "charge" indicates a command or directive, emphasizing the seriousness and authority of the message. In biblical context, a charge often involves a covenantal or legal aspect, suggesting that what follows is not merely advice but a binding obligation. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience to divine commands is expected.<p><b>to Joshua</b><br>Joshua, the high priest, represents the spiritual leadership of Israel during the post-exilic period. His role is crucial as he stands as a mediator between God and the people, symbolizing the restoration of the priesthood and the nation's spiritual renewal. Joshua's presence in this vision highlights the theme of purification and redemption, as he is cleansed and recommissioned for service. This also foreshadows the ultimate high priest, Jesus Christ, who intercedes on behalf of humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_angel_of_the_lord.htm">The Angel of the LORD</a></b><br>A divine messenger often seen as a representation of God Himself, delivering God's messages and commands.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua_the_high_priest.htm">Joshua the High Priest</a></b><br>The central human figure in this vision, representing the priesthood and the people of Israel. He is being cleansed and commissioned for service.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>The prophet who receives and records this vision, providing encouragement and hope to the Israelites during the post-exilic period.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_vision.htm">The Vision</a></b><br>This is part of a series of visions given to Zechariah, focusing on the restoration and purification of Israel and its leaders.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_post-exilic_context.htm">The Post-Exilic Context</a></b><br>The setting is after the Babylonian exile, a time of rebuilding and spiritual renewal for the Jewish people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_commissioning.htm">Divine Commissioning</a></b><br>God calls and equips His servants for specific tasks. Just as Joshua was charged by the Angel of the LORD, we too are given responsibilities in God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/purification_and_readiness.htm">Purification and Readiness</a></b><br>Before service, there is a need for spiritual cleansing. Joshua's cleansing symbolizes the need for holiness and readiness in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_grace.htm">God's Sovereignty and Grace</a></b><br>The vision underscores God's authority and grace in choosing and purifying His servants, reminding us of His power to transform and use us despite our imperfections.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_intercession.htm">Role of Intercession</a></b><br>Joshua's role as a high priest points to the importance of intercession. We are called to pray and intercede for others, following the example of Christ, our High Priest.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The presence of the adversary in the vision highlights the reality of spiritual opposition. We must be vigilant and rely on God's strength to overcome.<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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_god_reveal_to_zechariah.htm">What visions and messages did Zechariah receive from God?</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/what_does_'jesus_died_once_for_all'_mean.htm">Who was Joshua the High Priest in biblical history?</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 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Protested</span>. Solemnly and earnestly admonished, adjured. <span class="greek">Διεμαρτίρατο</span> (Septuaguit); <a href="/genesis/43-3.htm">Genesis 43:3</a>; <a href="/2_kings/17-13.htm">2 Kings 17:13</a>. The Angel sets before Joshua his duties, and urges him to keep in the right way, promising to him and to the nation blessing and honour, and proceeding to prophesy of a great future. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zechariah/3-6.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 the Angel</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְאַ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(mal·’aḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">יְהוָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gave this charge</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֙עַד֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·‘aḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5749.htm">Strong's 5749: </a> </span><span class="str2">To duplicate, repeat, to protest, testify, to encompass, restore</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Joshua:</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּיהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ</span> <span class="translit">(bî·hō·wō·šu·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3091.htm">Strong's 3091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/3-6.htm">Zechariah 3:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/zechariah/3-6.htm">Zechariah 3:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/zechariah/3-6.htm">Zechariah 3:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/zechariah/3-6.htm">Zechariah 3:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/zechariah/3-6.htm">Zechariah 3:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/3-6.htm">Zechariah 3:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/3-6.htm">Zechariah 3:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/3-6.htm">Zechariah 3:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/3-6.htm">Zechariah 3:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/zechariah/3-6.htm">Zechariah 3:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/zechariah/3-6.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 3:6 The angel of Yahweh protested to Joshua (Zech. Zec Zc) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/zechariah/3-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Zechariah 3:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Zechariah 3:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/zechariah/3-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Zechariah 3:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Zechariah 3:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>