62. Whenever I remember Zechariah, I shudder
at the reaping-hook, Zech. v. 1 (LXX.). and likewise at his
testimony against the priests, his hints in reference to the celebrated
Joshua, the high priest, whom he represents as stripped of filthy and
unbecoming garments and then clothed in rich priestly apparel. Ib. iii.
1 et seq. As for the words and charges to Joshua
which he puts into the angel’s mouth, let them be treated with
silent respect, as referring perhaps to a greater A greater,
&c. i.e. they refer to the Person of Jesus Christ Himself. and higher object than those who are many
priests: Heb. vii. 23. but even at
his right hand stood the devil, to resist him. A fact, in my
eyes, of no slight significance, and demanding no slight fear and
watchfulness.