4. those that stood before him —the ministering angels (compare the phrase in 1 Kings 10:8 ; Daniel 1:5 ). Take away the filthy garments —In Zechariah 3:9 it is "remove the iniquity of that land "; therefore Joshua represents the land. from him —literally, "from upon him"; pressing upon him as an overwhelming burden. change of raiment —festal robes of the high priest, most costly and gorgeous; symbol of Messiah's imputed righteousness ( Zechariah 3:9- : ). The restoration of the glory of the priesthood is implied: first, partially, at the completion of the second temple; fully realized in the great High Priest Jesus, whose name is identical with Joshua ( Zechariah 3:9- : ), the Representative of Israel, the "kingdom of priests" ( Exodus 19:6 ); once clad in the filthy garments of our vileness, but being the chosen of the Father ( Isaiah 42:1 ; Isaiah 44:1 ; Isaiah 49:1-3 ), He hath by death ceased from sin, and in garments of glory entered the heavenly holy place as our High Priest ( Hebrews 8:1 ; Hebrews 9:24 ). Then, as the consequence ( 1 Peter 2:5 ), realized in the Church generally ( Luke 15:22 ; Revelation 19:8 ), and in Israel in particular ( Isaiah 61:10 ; compare Isaiah 3:6 ; Isaiah 66:21 ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-5" class="com-number"
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