Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18
This verse discusses the transformation of sins from scarlet to white as snow, contrasting with the soiled garments in Zechariah 3:3.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
Promises cleansing from all unrighteousness when sins are confessed, contrasting Joshua's filthy garments showing his current unrighteous state.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with Revelation 19:8
Describes fine, clean linen representing the righteous acts of saints, opposing the filthy garments seen in Zechariah 3:3.
Revelation 19:8: And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. [white: or, bright]
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Compares righteousness to filthy rags, yet Zechariah 3:3 describes literal filthy garments marking sinfulness.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Jude 1:23
Advises to hate even the garment stained by the flesh, contrasting with the acceptance of the filthy garments in Zechariah 3:3.
Jude 1:23: And others save with fear, pulling [them] out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.