Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then I said, “Put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him, while the angel of the LORD stood by. New Living Translation Then I said, “They should also place a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean priestly turban on his head and dressed him in new clothes while the angel of the LORD stood by. English Standard Version And I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him with garments. And the angel of the LORD was standing by. Berean Standard Bible Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by. King James Bible And I said, Let them set a fair mitre upon his head. So they set a fair mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments. And the angel of the LORD stood by. New King James Version And I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head, and they put the clothes on him. And the Angel of the LORD stood by. New American Standard Bible Then I said, “Have them put a clean headband on his head.” So they put the clean headband on his head and clothed him with garments, while the angel of the LORD was standing by. NASB 1995 Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him with garments, while the angel of the LORD was standing by. NASB 1977 Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him with garments, while the angel of the LORD was standing by. Legacy Standard Bible Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him with garments, while the angel of Yahweh was standing by. Amplified Bible And I (Zechariah) said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him with [rich] garments. And the Angel of the LORD stood by. Christian Standard Bible Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him in garments while the angel of the LORD was standing nearby. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him in garments while the Angel of the LORD was standing nearby. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version I spoke up and said, "Also put a clean priestly turban on his head." Then they dressed him in priestly clothes and put the turban on him, while the LORD's angel stood there watching. English Revised Version And I said, Let them set a fair mitre upon his head. So they set a fair mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments; and the angel of the LORD stood by. GOD'S WORD® Translation So I said, "Put a clean turban on his head." They put a clean turban on his head and dressed him while the Messenger of the LORD was standing there. Good News Translation He commanded the attendants to put a clean turban on Joshua's head. They did so, and then they put the new clothes on him while the angel of the LORD stood there. International Standard Version Then I said, "Let them place a pure diadem on his head." So they placed the pure diadem on his head and clothed him with fine garments while the angel of the LORD was standing beside them. NET Bible 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. New Heart English Bible I said, "Let them set a clean turban on his head." So they set a clean turban on his head, and clothed him; and the angel of the LORD was standing by. Webster's Bible Translation And I said, Let them set a fair miter upon his head. So they set a fair miter upon his head, and clothed him with garments. And the angel of the LORD stood by. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by. World English Bible I said, “Let them set a clean turban on his head.” So they set a clean turban on his head, and clothed him; and Yahweh’s angel was standing by. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe also said, “Let them set a pure turban on his head.” And they set the pure turban on his head, and clothe him with garments. And the Messenger of YHWH is standing, Young's Literal Translation He also said, 'Let them set a pure diadem on his head. And they set the pure diadem on his head, and clothe him with garments. And the messenger of Jehovah is standing, Smith's Literal Translation And saying, They shall set a pure turban upon his head; and they will set the pure turban upon his head, and they will put on the garments. And the messenger of Jehovah stood. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said: Put a clean mitre upon his head: and they put a clean mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments, and the angel of the Lord stood. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said, “Place a clean diadem on his head.” And they placed a clean diadem on his head, and they clothed him with garments. And the angel of the Lord remained standing. New American Bible Then he said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” And they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him with the garments while the angel of the LORD was standing by. New Revised Standard Version And I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him with the apparel; and the angel of the LORD was standing by. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said, Let them put a clean mitre on his head and clothe him with good garments. And the angel of the LORD stood by. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said: ”They shall put a pure crown on his head!” And they placed a pure crown on his head, and they clothed him in fine garments, and the Angel of LORD JEHOVAH stood OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I said: 'Let them set a fair mitre upon his head.' So they set a fair mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments; and the angel of the LORD stood by. Brenton Septuagint Translation and place a pure mitre upon his head. So they placed a pure mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments: and the angel of the Lord stood by. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Vision of Joshua the High Priest…4So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.” 5Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by. 6Then the angel of the LORD gave this charge to Joshua:… Cross References Isaiah 61:10 I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. Revelation 19:8 She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. Isaiah 6:1-7 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ... Revelation 3:4-5 But you do have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and because they are worthy, they will walk with Me in white. / Like them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels. Exodus 28:2-4 Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. / You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest. / These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests. Revelation 7:13-14 Then one of the elders addressed me: “These in white robes,” he asked, “who are they, and where have they come from?” / “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Isaiah 64:6 Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. Matthew 22:11-12 But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. / ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless. Isaiah 52:1 Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, holy city! For the uncircumcised and unclean will no longer enter you. Luke 15:22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Job 29:14 I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. 2 Corinthians 5:3 because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. Psalm 132:9 May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy. Ephesians 4:24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Leviticus 8:7-9 He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. / Moses also put the turban on Aaron’s head and set the gold plate, the holy diadem, on the front of the turban, as the LORD had commanded him. Treasury of Scripture And I said, Let them set a fair turban on his head. So they set a fair turban on his head, and clothed him with garments. And the angel of the LORD stood by. fair. Zechariah 6:11 Then take silver and gold, and make crowns, and set them upon the head of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest; Exodus 28:2-4 And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty… Exodus 29:6 And thou shalt put the mitre upon his head, and put the holy crown upon the mitre. Jump to Previous Angel Clean Clothe Clothed Clothing Diadem Fair Garments Head Head-Dress Messenger Miter Mitre Pure Robes Sin Standing Stood TurbanJump to Next Angel Clean Clothe Clothed Clothing Diadem Fair Garments Head Head-Dress Messenger Miter Mitre Pure Robes Sin Standing Stood TurbanZechariah 3 1. Under the type of Joshua, the high priest, receiving clean garments,6. and a covenant of promise, 8. Christ the Branch and Cornerstone is promised. Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” In this vision, Zechariah speaks, indicating his active role in the prophetic vision. The clean turban symbolizes purity and the restoration of the priesthood. In the context of the Old Testament, the high priest wore a turban as part of his sacred garments (Exodus 28:36-39). The turban, inscribed with "Holy to the LORD," signifies holiness and dedication to God. This act represents the removal of iniquity and the reinstatement of Joshua the high priest, symbolizing the cleansing and renewal of Israel. The turban also points to the future Messianic priesthood of Jesus Christ, who is both King and Priest (Hebrews 7:26-28). So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by. Persons / Places / Events 1. Joshua the High PriestJoshua is the central figure in this vision, representing the priesthood and the people of Israel. He stands before the Angel of the LORD, symbolizing his role as an intercessor. 2. The Angel of the LORD A divine figure who stands by Joshua, often interpreted as a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ, overseeing the cleansing and restoration process. 3. Satan Present earlier in the chapter, Satan accuses Joshua, representing the opposition and accusation against God's people. 4. The Clean Turban Symbolizes the restoration and purification of Joshua, signifying his renewed status and authority as the high priest. 5. The Temple Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the temple is the broader context of the vision, representing the place of worship and God's presence among His people. Teaching Points Restoration and RenewalGod is in the business of restoring His people. Just as Joshua was given clean garments and a turban, believers are clothed in Christ's righteousness. The Role of Intercession Joshua's role as high priest highlights the importance of intercession. Believers are called to intercede for others, standing in the gap through prayer. Victory Over Accusation Satan's accusations are nullified by God's declaration of righteousness. Believers can stand firm in their identity in Christ, free from condemnation. Holiness and Consecration The clean turban signifies holiness. Believers are called to live consecrated lives, set apart for God's purposes. The Presence of Christ The Angel of the LORD's presence signifies Christ's continual presence with His people, guiding and advocating for them. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 3What are the symbolic meanings of Zechariah's visions? If Joshua's filthy garments symbolize sin, how does this literal exchange of clothes in Zechariah 3 align with other biblical texts about atonement practices? Why does Zechariah 3:2 present the angel of the Lord rebuking Satan in a manner that seems inconsistent with other Old Testament accounts of divine judgment? Who is Joshua the High Priest in Zechariah?Verse 5. - I said. If this is the true reading (which Ewald doubts), we must consider that the prophet, excited by what has passed, cannot stand by as a mere spectator, but feels constrained to take part in the scene, and to request that the change of garments may be completed by the addition of the fair head dress. The LXX. omits the word, continuing the address to the attendant. The Vulgate has, et dixit. So the Syriac and the Targum and some few manuscripts. But the received reading is confirmed, as Dr. Alexander points out, by the change in the mood of the following verb from the imperative to the optative, "let them put," "would that they put." There is nothing incongruous in the prophet thus intervening in his own person. Thus Isaiah, in the midst of a solemn vision, gives vent to his feelings (Isaiah 6:5), and St. John in the Apocalypse often mingles his own sentiments and actions with what he beheld (comp. Revelation 5:4; Revelation 10:9; Revelation 11:1). Mitre (tsaniph); Septuagint, κίδαριν: so the Vulgate, cidarim. This is not the same word as that used in Exodus 28:4, etc. (which is mitsnepheth), for the official head dress of Aaron, though it is probably a synonym for it; and the prophet's wish is to see Joshua not only reinstated in his office and dignity, but found holy also. For the fair linen mitre, or tiara, was that which bore upon its front the golden plate inscribed, "Holiness unto the Lord" (Exodus 28:36-38), and therefore showed that he was qualified to intercede for the people. Stood by. The Angel of Jehovah continued standing in his place, contemplating, sanctioning, and directing what was being done. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then I said,וָאֹמַ֕ר (wā·’ō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Let them put יָשִׂ֛ימוּ (yā·śî·mū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set a clean טָה֖וֹר (ṭā·hō·wr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2889: Clean, pure turban צָנִ֥יף (ṣā·nîp̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6797: A head-dress on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his head.” רֹאשׁ֑וֹ (rō·šōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7218: The head So a clean הַטָּה֜וֹר (haṭ·ṭā·hō·wr) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2889: Clean, pure turban הַצָּנִ֨יף (haṣ·ṣā·nîp̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6797: A head-dress was placed וַיָּשִׂימוּ֩ (way·yā·śî·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his head, רֹאשׁ֗וֹ (rō·šōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7218: The head and they clothed him, וַיַּלְבִּשֻׁ֙הוּ֙ (way·yal·bi·šu·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe as the Angel וּמַלְאַ֥ךְ (ū·mal·’aḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel stood by. עֹמֵֽד׃ (‘ō·mêḏ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations Links Zechariah 3:5 NIVZechariah 3:5 NLT Zechariah 3:5 ESV Zechariah 3:5 NASB Zechariah 3:5 KJV Zechariah 3:5 BibleApps.com Zechariah 3:5 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 3:5 Chinese Bible Zechariah 3:5 French Bible Zechariah 3:5 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 3:5 I said Let them set a clean (Zech. 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