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He answered and spoke to those who stood before him, saying, Take the filthy garments from off him. To him he said, Behold, I have caused your iniquity to pass from you, and I will clothe you with rich clothing.
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More Than Personal Sin
Commentators explain that Joshua, as the high priest, stands as a representative for the entire nation. His filthy garments symbolize the collective guilt and corruption of the people. Therefore, his cleansing by God is not just a personal pardon but a powerful picture of God's forgiveness and restoration of His covenant people as a whole.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And He spoke to those who stood before Him—the ministering angels who had waited on the Angel of THE LORD to do His bidding.
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19th Century
Anglican
The accusation against Joshua was not that of neglecting the building of the Temple (for the rebuilding had been resumed five months before), nor w…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he answered, and spoke That is, the Angel of the Lord, before whom Joshua stood, answered to the accusations of …
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The angel showed Joshua, the high priest, to Zechariah, in a vision. Guilt and corruption are great discouragements when we stand before God. Becau…
