Zechariah 3:6 asv — And the angel of Jehovah protested unto Joshua, saying,

American Standard Version

"And the angel of Jehovah protested unto Joshua, saying, "

— Zechariah 3:6, American Standard Version

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Zechariah 3 — Context

3

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

4

And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, saying, Take the filthy garments from off him. And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with rich apparel.

5

And I said, Let them set a clean mitre upon his head. So they set a clean mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments; and the angel of Jehovah was standing by.

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And the angel of Jehovah protested unto Joshua, saying,

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Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: If thou wilt walk in my ways, and if thou wilt keep my charge, then thou also shalt judge my house, and shalt also keep my courts, and I will give thee a place of access among these that stand by.

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Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou and thy fellows that sit before thee; for they are men that are a sign: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the Branch.

9

For, behold, the stone that I have set before Joshua; upon one stone are seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith Jehovah of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.

Zechariah 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 3:6 say?
Zechariah 3:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the angel of Jehovah protested unto Joshua, saying, ”
Where is Zechariah 3:6 in the Bible?
Zechariah 3:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 3, verse 6.
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 3:6.
What translation should I read Zechariah 3:6 in?
Zechariah 3:6 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 3:6?
Zechariah 3:6 reads (ASV): “And the angel of Jehovah protested unto Joshua, saying, ” 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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