Zechariah 3:3 net — Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood there before the angel.

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"Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood there before the angel."

— Zechariah 3:3, NET Bible

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Zechariah 3 — Context

1

Vision Four: The Priest Next I saw Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him.

2

The LORD said to Satan,“May the LORD rebuke you, Satan! May the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you! Isn’t this man like a burning stick snatched from the fire?”

3

Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood there before the angel.

4

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.”

5

Then I spoke up,“Let a clean turban be put on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him, while the angel of the LORD stood nearby.

6

Then the angel of the LORD exhorted Joshua solemnly:

Zechariah 3:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 3:3 say?
Zechariah 3:3 in the NET Bible reads: “Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood there 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 (NET): “Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood there 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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