AND HE] the interpreting angel. SATAN] The word in the original Hebrew has the definite article, and is thus correctly rendered by RM 'The Adversary.' In OT. it is used first of a human adversary: see 1 Samuel 29:4; 1 Kings 11:14. Compare also the angel who appears 'as an adversary' to Balaam (Numbe... [ Continue Reading ]
THE FOURTH VISION Joshua, better known under the later form Jeshua (Ezra 2:2; Ezra 3:2; Nehemiah 12:7; Nehemiah 12:10, etc.), was the son of Jehozadak, a member of the priestly order. He returned with the Jews from exile, and was prominently associated with Zerubbabel in the erection of the Second... [ Continue Reading ]
SATAN is reproved. He would induce God to cast off His people. A BRAND PLUCKED OUT OF THE FIRE] i.e. something precious rescued from destruction: cp. Amos 4:11. Joshua is the representative of the people who have just been rescued from exile.... [ Continue Reading ]
FILTHY GARMENTS] symbolical of sin and unfitness for the pure service of God. Probably the sin here signified was the nation's past idolatry and neglect of the worship of God. 4. God (and He alone can) changes all this, Israel's sin is taken away: her negligence changed to glorious service.... [ Continue Reading ]
I SAID] Here the prophet himself seems to intervene in the vision. But a more probable reading is 'he said.' A FAIR MITRE] lit. 'a clean turban.' The root of the word indicates that it was made of a long piece of fine linen wound round and round: see Exodus 28:36. 7. God's solemn charge to Joshua.... [ Continue Reading ]
SEVEN EYES] symbolising God's watchful care over His people (see Zechariah 4:10), guarding them against their enemies.... [ Continue Reading ]
IN THAT DAY] perhaps the day of dedicating the new Temple. Then shall there be peace and prosperity. CALL] invite.... [ Continue Reading ]