Zechariah 3:3 nasb — Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments and standing before the angel.

NASB

"Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments and standing before the angel."

— Zechariah 3:3, NASB

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Zechariah 3 — Context

1

Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him.

2

The LORD said to Satan, "The LORD rebuke you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is this not a brand plucked from the fire?"

3

Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments and standing before the angel.

4

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."

5

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.

6

And the angel of the LORD admonished Joshua, saying,

Zechariah 3:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 3:3 say?
Zechariah 3:3 in the NASB reads: “Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments and standing before the angel.”
Where is Zechariah 3:3 in the Bible?
Zechariah 3:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 3, verse 3.
Who wrote Zechariah?
Zechariah is traditionally attributed to Zechariah son of Berechiah. It was written c. 520–470 BC.
What is the book of Zechariah about?
Zechariah encourages the temple builders with a series of eight night visions and oracles, all pointing forward to the coming King who will enter Jerusalem on a donkey and be "pierced" for his people. It is one of the most messianic books in the Old Testament.
What are the major themes of Zechariah?
Zechariah explores themes including Vision, Coming King, Messiah, Temple, Day of the LORD. These themes shape the meaning and context of Zechariah 3:3.
What translation should I read Zechariah 3:3 in?
Zechariah 3:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Zechariah 3:3?
Zechariah 3:3 reads (NASB): “Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments and standing before the angel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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