- Is “Satan” the “devil” or the force decrying redemption (or both)?
- What (who) is the “burnt remnant of a stick” that has been saved — and from what “fire”?
- The Kohen is dressed in soiled clothing, symbolizing what as to the condition of the priesthood?
- And with the removal of the soiled garments, what exculpation is projected — and what were the transgressions? (Zechariah 3:4)
- The new, clean clothing symbolizes what change in the priesthood?
- Cleansed, there now is set forth the mandate to the Kohen, which is? (Zechariah 3:7)
- Is the priesthood, then, to lead; why no mention of political leadership (independence)?
- Who (what) is “my servant Tzemah”; messianic? Or a leader coming from Persia?
- The “stone” before the Kohen is attestation to the coming era of peace and security — symbolized by “each man under…”? (Zechariah 3:10)
- Why might this portion have been selected for the Haftarah of Shabbat Hanukkah?
- Is the prophecy in this chapter intended to encourage or to warn — or both?
