Zechariah 3:3

Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 64:6 Parallel

Isaiah 64:6 describes righteous deeds as 'polluted garment,' directly paralleling the filthy garments of Joshua.

Matthew 22:11-13 contrasts: a man without a wedding garment is cast out, while Joshua receives new garments from God—opposite outcomes.

Revelation 7:13 depicts the multitude in white robes, echoing the clean garments given to Joshua after his filthy ones are removed.

Revelation 7:14 explains that the white robes are washed in the Lamb's blood—fulfilling the cleansing pictured by Joshua's garment exchange.

Exodus 28:2 Contrast

Exodus 28:2 prescribes holy garments for Aaron the high priest—contrasting with Joshua's filthy priestly attire that God then replaces.

Ezra 2:2 Historical context

Ezra 2:2 lists Jeshua (Joshua) among returnees, identifying the historical high priest whose filthy garments symbolize the exile's shame.

Luke 15:22 Parallel

In Luke 15:22, the father clothes the prodigal with a robe—parallels Joshua's filthy clothes replaced with fine garments, both symbolizing forgiveness.

Romans 4:5 Parallel

Romans 4:5 speaks of God justifying the ungodly—mirrors Joshua being cleansed from sin (filthy clothes) and given righteousness (fine garments).

Revelation 3:4 contrasts soiled clothes with white garments—echoes Joshua's filthy clothes replaced, symbolizing spiritual purity.

Revelation 19:8 describes the bride's fine linen as righteous deeds—parallel to the clean garments symbolizing righteousness given to Joshua.

Exodus 19:10 commands washing garments to consecrate the people—parallel to Joshua's filthy garments being replaced for standing before God.

Isaiah 4:4 Parallel

Isaiah 4:4 promises washing away Zion's filth—parallel to Joshua's filthy garments being removed as a picture of cleansing.