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I said, Let them set a clean mitre on his head. So they set a clean mitre on his head, and clothed him with garments; and the angel of Yahweh was standing by.
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Praying for Full Restoration
Several commentators note that the restoration of the High Priest was incomplete until the prophet Zechariah spoke up, asking for the clean mitre. This act, born of a zealous desire for God's full glory, was immediately granted. Scholars see this as a model for believers: we are encouraged to actively pray for the complete restoration and purity of the Church, not settling for a partial work.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And I said, let them set a fair mitre on his head - This seems to have been purposely omitted, in order to leave something, and that, the co…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet had said that Joshua was clothed in splendid and beautiful garments, who previously wore such sordid ones, and that this was done by th…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I said, Let them set a fair mitre upon his head These are either the words of Jehovah the Father, who has all th…
The angel showed Joshua, the high priest, to Zechariah, in a vision. Guilt and corruption are great discouragements when we stand before God. Becau…