
Zechariah
Zechariah takes its name from the prophet Zekharyah (זְכַרְיָה), whose name means “The LORD remembers.” Zechariah speaks to God’s people after the exile, encouraging them as they rebuild the temple and renew their covenant life. Through visions, symbolic messages, and promises of restoration, the book calls the people to return to the Lord with faithful hearts. Zechariah reveals the Lord as the God who remembers His promises, restores His people, and points forward to a coming King whose reign will bring peace, cleansing, and hope.
Zechariah 3
The Vision of Joshua the High Priest
1 Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him.
2 And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?”
3 Now Joshua was dressed in filthy garments as he stood before the angel.
4 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.”
5 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.
6 Then the angel of the LORD gave this charge to Joshua:
7 “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.
8 Hear now, O high priest Joshua, you and your companions seated before you, who are indeed a sign. For behold, I am going to bring My servant, the Branch.
9 See the stone I have set before Joshua; on that one stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave on it an inscription, declares the LORD of Hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of this land in a single day.
10 On that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, you will each invite your neighbor to sit under your own vine and fig tree.’”
Footnotes:
3:1 Or Angel; also in verses 3, 4, 5, and 6; corresponding pronouns may also be capitalized.
3:1 That is, the Accuser or the Adversary; also in verse 2
3:2 That is, a burning stick
3:9 Or facets
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