Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The angel of the LORD gave this charge to Joshua: New Living Translation Then the angel of the LORD spoke very solemnly to Jeshua and said, English Standard Version And the angel of the LORD solemnly assured Joshua, Berean Standard Bible Then the angel of the LORD gave this charge to Joshua: King James Bible And the angel of the LORD protested unto Joshua, saying, New King James Version Then the Angel of the LORD admonished Joshua, saying, New American Standard Bible And the angel of the LORD admonished Joshua, saying, NASB 1995 And the angel of the LORD admonished Joshua, saying, NASB 1977 And the angel of the LORD admonished Joshua saying, Legacy Standard Bible And the angel of Yahweh testified to Joshua, saying, Amplified Bible And the Angel of the LORD [solemnly and earnestly] admonished Joshua, saying, Christian Standard Bible Then the angel of the LORD charged Joshua, Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the Angel of the LORD charged Joshua: “ American Standard Version And the angel of Jehovah protested unto Joshua, saying, Contemporary English Version After this, the angel encouraged Joshua by telling him that the LORD All-Powerful had promised: English Revised Version And the angel of the LORD protested unto Joshua, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation The Messenger of the LORD advised Joshua, Good News Translation Then the angel told Joshua that International Standard Version Then the angel of the LORD gave this charge to Joshua: Majority Standard Bible Then the angel of the LORD gave this charge to Joshua: NET Bible Then the angel of the LORD exhorted Joshua solemnly: New Heart English Bible The angel of the LORD protested to Joshua, saying, Webster's Bible Translation And the angel of the LORD protested to Joshua, saying, World English Bible Yahweh’s angel solomnly assured Joshua, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the Messenger of YHWH protests to Joshua, saying, Young's Literal Translation and the messenger of Jehovah doth protest to Joshua, saying: Smith's Literal Translation And the messenger of Jehovah will protest to Joshua, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the angel of the Lord protested to Jesus, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version And the angel of the Lord contested with Jesus, saying: New American Bible Then the angel of the LORD charged Joshua: New Revised Standard Version Then the angel of the LORD assured Joshua, saying Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the angel of the LORD charged Joshua, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Angel of LORD JEHOVAH called Yeshua to witness and said: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the angel of the LORD forewarned Joshua, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation And the angel of the Lord testified to Jesus, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Vision of Joshua the High Priest…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. 6Then 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.… Cross References Isaiah 1:18 “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. Isaiah 43:25 I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more. Jeremiah 31:34 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.” Ezekiel 36:25-27 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. Daniel 9:24 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. Malachi 3:3 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. Matthew 9:2-6 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? ... Matthew 22:11-14 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.’ ... Luke 5:20-24 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? ... Luke 15:22 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. John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 8:11 “No one, Lord,” she answered. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Now go and sin no more.” Acts 3:19 Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, Romans 3:24-26 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. Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Treasury of Scripture And the angel of the LORD protested to Joshua, saying, the. Zechariah 3:1 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. Genesis 22:15,16 And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, … Genesis 28:13-17 And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am 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; … protested. Jeremiah 11:7 For I earnestly protested unto your fathers in the day that I brought them up out of the land of Egypt, even unto this day, rising early and protesting, saying, Obey my voice. Jump to Previous Admonished Angel Charge Enjoined Forewarned Joshua Messenger Protest Protested StatementJump to Next Admonished Angel Charge Enjoined Forewarned Joshua Messenger Protest Protested StatementZechariah 3 1. Under the type of Joshua, the high priest, receiving clean garments,6. and a covenant of promise, 8. Christ the Branch and Cornerstone is promised. Then the angel of the LORD 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. gave this charge to Joshua Persons / Places / Events 1. The Angel of the LORDA divine messenger often seen as a representation of God Himself, delivering God's messages and commands. 2. Joshua the High Priest The central human figure in this vision, representing the priesthood and the people of Israel. He is being cleansed and commissioned for service. 3. Zechariah The prophet who receives and records this vision, providing encouragement and hope to the Israelites during the post-exilic period. 4. The Vision This is part of a series of visions given to Zechariah, focusing on the restoration and purification of Israel and its leaders. 5. The Post-Exilic Context The setting is after the Babylonian exile, a time of rebuilding and spiritual renewal for the Jewish people. Teaching Points Divine CommissioningGod 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. Purification and Readiness Before service, there is a need for spiritual cleansing. Joshua's cleansing symbolizes the need for holiness and readiness in our own lives. God's Sovereignty and Grace 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. Role of Intercession 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. Spiritual Warfare 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.Verse 6. - Protested. Solemnly and earnestly admonished, adjured. Διεμαρτίρατο (Septuaguit); Genesis 43:3; 2 Kings 17:13. 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. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the Angelמַלְאַ֣ךְ (mal·’aḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH gave this charge וַיָּ֙עַד֙ (way·yā·‘aḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5749: To duplicate, repeat, to protest, testify, to encompass, restore to Joshua: בִּיהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ (bî·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites Links Zechariah 3:6 NIVZechariah 3:6 NLT Zechariah 3:6 ESV Zechariah 3:6 NASB Zechariah 3:6 KJV Zechariah 3:6 BibleApps.com Zechariah 3:6 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 3:6 Chinese Bible Zechariah 3:6 French Bible Zechariah 3:6 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 3:6 The angel of Yahweh protested to Joshua (Zech. Zec Zc) |